Arrest drama of Azath Saaly, a warning to silence government critics. - Saravanabavan MP

Sunday , 12 May 2013

The arrest of Azath Saaly undoubtedly emphasize to comprehend, it is utilized to hunt the ethnic and religious political opponents in a biased manner at a situation four years are completed after the end of war, but still  Terrorism Prevention Law is  not abolished.

The Colombo urban council Deputy Mayor and Tamil Muslim National Front Leader Azath Saaly was arrested under Terrorism Prevention Law and was detained in prison and released.

This unscrupulous activity is a warning given to silence the critics of the Sinhala government’s anti-democratic activities said Tamil National Alliance Jaffna district parliament member E.Saravanabawan.

He gave a statement concerning the arrest and release of Azath Saaly said, critics of anti-democratic activities of the government, even though he is an individual or a media is subject to face a variety of legal or illegal revengeful actions is not a new issue. Many have been assassinated or have disappeared.

Continuous to these activities, Azath Saaly's arrest should be observed. Arresting him in the manner of instigating conflict among ethnics, the interview given by him to “Junior Vikadan” published from India is the reason was said.

However his interview was published by exaggerating, and to make the necessary amendment he had written a letter to that publication was said. He even showed a copy of the letter to the police was notified by him. However he was detained for 15 days, for an inquiry and necessary permission was granted towards this.

 If a main mosque in Colombo is demolished, a situation for Muslims may arise to carry weapons was said by Saaly at the interview was stated.

He was accused that these statement would   create racial conflicts, however more than ten mosques in Sri Lanka are attacked and damaged. Some of it is demolished. Attacking against the worship center of a particular race, and legal action not taken against such activities, are whether those create racial clashes?

Or to express objection will create racial clashes?

The violence executed by the Buddhist Sinhala racists against Tamil and Muslim community, whether laws of this country not visible to the eyes. If oppose and voice against such violence, accused of provoking ethnic conflict and Terrorism Prevention Law is utilized.

Sinhala Buddhist movements instigate racism.

Azath Saali should not be released, and it would pave way for Muslim fundamentalism said Jathika Hela Urumaya., Buddhist Balasena, National Freedom Front, Patriotic National Movement and some Buddhist Sinhala fundamentalist organizations, blatantly instigating racism against the Tamil and Muslim community.

They are instigating violence, but so far they are not punished. It is said, even though they are in the government; they have the freedom of expression in a democratic country.

Racist oppression in the democracy of Sri Lanka is justified and voice against it, is observed as terrorism activities. There is no rule of law exist here with much hurtful feelings was expressed by Justice Minister Rauf Hakeem, which emphasize oppression and violence against the Tamil and Muslim community has intensified.

North maritime organization machines operating assignment was inaugurated recently by Minister Dougls Devananda and on conclusion of the meeting, Minister met the reporters, challenged openly that he could throttle the neck of journalists.

A minister with joint responsibility and possessing cabinet status, if could challenge violence publicly, we should comprehend the democracy of Sri Lanka.

The arrest of Azath Saaly clearly establishes an issue.  The arrest of Azath Saaly undoubtedly emphasize to comprehend, it is utilized to hunt the ethnic and religious political opponents in a biased manner at a situation four years are completed after the end of war, but still  Terrorism Prevention Law is  not abolished.

This is not the first time in Sri Lanka those criticize the government getting assassinated, disappearing and getting arrested. However it is much condemnable the Muslim Ministers maintaining silence and  the  Iyathul Lama Council forwarding a letter to President to show compassion concerning the arrest of Azath Saaly who objected the religious oppressions against the Muslim community and urging for Tamil and Muslim unity.

The arrest of Azath Saali, the attack against "Udayan" press including many incidents, are the many occurrences to silence the government  critics, which we consider it as threats of violence. It is clearly evident in a democracy country, democracy is still continuing as a question mark, which establishes the government’s dictatorship attitude.

However a time would occur to reply the people towards the multitude violations which we intend to notify here was said.

Sunday , 12 May 2013