Countrywide rejoicing
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People celebrate the victory waving the national flag in
Colombo. Picture by Suranjith Perera |
CHAMINDA PERERA
People of all walks life carrying Lion flags took to the streets
celebrating the nation's victory over LTTE terrorists when the media
broke the news that terrorist leaders were confined to a small stretch
of land after 30 years.
They waved the national flag and lit firecrackers few minutes after
President Mahinda Rajapaksa's arrival to the Motherland telecast over
national TV.
Colombo and suburbs echoed with firecrackers while people carried
slogans against the LTTE throughout yesterday.
Leaders of all religious denominations blessed the President and the
Security Forces who saved the country from the terrorists. Bells in
religious places tolled in support of the Security Forces. Women also
played the Rabana while kiribath was served to the people.
They voiced their happiness over the Forces' victory . |
