SLMC behind Govt, says Minister

M.I. Farook, Batticaloa district group correspondent

BATTICALOA: The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) will not support any moves to weaken or topple the government, Local Government Minister Baseer Cegu Dawood said.

The SLMC will strive for permanent peace, democracy and national development, he said.

The Minister was speaking as chief guest at the prize giving of Al-Muneera Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Eravur. Principal M.J. Rafi-uddin presided. The Minister said the country’s political problem has seen a new trend.

The SLMC also has a strong policy to protect the Muslims’ rights and safeguard their self respect, he said.

“The SLMC has the responsibility to protect the Government. We work for the Government with mutual understanding”, he said.

All communities should be given equal rights to enjoy freedom, the Minister said.