Who will change – JHU or Paranawithana?
Oct 10, 2016
Co-chairman of the JHU and media deputy minister Karu Paranawithana says the country no longer allows politics by racists or religious extremists.
This situation has been brought about by toppling the Rajapaksa regime and by the ‘Yahapaalana’ government gaining power, he says.
He is responding to questions with regard to his appointment as co-chairman of the JHU and his political future.
The JHU will take several important decisions in view of the prevailing political situation, said Paranawithana.
He said his sole objective was to take the JHU in a new path in Sri Lankan politics by renouncing racism and building a civic nationalism under the leadership of minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.
Will the name be changed?
When asked as if the JHU will change its name as it indicates a certain racist line, Paranawithana said no such decision has been taken so far.
However, that is possible if the need arises, said the deputy minister.
He also said the JHU would become a party totally devoid of Buddhist monks.
Educational reforms
The JHU will pay special attention to education reforms in the future, he added.
He is responding to questions with regard to his appointment as co-chairman of the JHU and his political future.
The JHU will take several important decisions in view of the prevailing political situation, said Paranawithana.
He said his sole objective was to take the JHU in a new path in Sri Lankan politics by renouncing racism and building a civic nationalism under the leadership of minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.
Will the name be changed?
When asked as if the JHU will change its name as it indicates a certain racist line, Paranawithana said no such decision has been taken so far.
However, that is possible if the need arises, said the deputy minister.
He also said the JHU would become a party totally devoid of Buddhist monks.
Educational reforms
The JHU will pay special attention to education reforms in the future, he added.
