The Saffron Brigade And The Buddhist Terror
By Hilmy Ahamed -October 19, 2014
Hilmy Ahamed
The Chairman of the Foreign Employment Bureau (FEB), Mr. Amal Senalankadhikara, another political appointee of the Rajapaksa regime, is the latest victim of the saffron brigades.
A group of monks, representing the Ravana Balaya raided the office of the Chairman; Foreign Employment Bureau (FEB) on the 16th of October with a large number of monks and journalists, questioned the Chairman on his integrity and efficiency as someone tasked to protect the Sri Lankan migrant labour force in the Middle East. The pleas of the FEB chairman to discuss any particular issue of concern to the invading force away from the glare of the media camera’s fell on the deaf ears of the protesting group. A clear evidence of the publicity stunt played by these groups.
Ittakande Saddhatissa – Ravana Balaya | Photo courtesy Ishara Kodikara
The Convener of the Ravana Balaya, Ven. Ittakande Saddhatissa Thero, claimed that our labour force in the Middle East are ill treated, harassed, sexually and physically abused on a daily basis and with ample evidence, the FEB has failed to take appropriate action.
What is disgustingly shameful is that Mr. Senalankadhikara claims that he too is a Sinhala Buddhist, in response to the treats by these monks. Did he imply that these unlawful intruders couldn’t question him because he was a Buddhist? Does that imply that it would be acceptable that this Saffron Brigade could target non-Buddhists? Why has he not made a complaint to the Police against these trespassers? Why has the government failed to protect its own public servant? Read More
