By The Pulseline News Desk
The Government will continue to prohibit any activities that promote or glorify the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament on Tuesday (9), while maintaining that individuals are free to commemorate relatives who lost their lives during Sri Lanka’s decades-long conflict.
Addressing Parliament, Minister Wijepala emphasised that the Government draws a clear distinction between memorialising deceased family members and engaging in activities that could be interpreted as supporting or promoting the banned militant organisation.
“We have repeatedly stated in this House that there will be no room for activities that promote the LTTE. However, there is an opportunity for people to remember their deceased relatives,” the Minister said.
His remarks came amid an ongoing investigation into a social media post involving a song originally performed by the LTTE in Kilinochchi. According to the Minister, an individual has already been arrested in connection with uploading the song to Facebook.
Wijepala also revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) had held discussions with the Attorney General regarding the incident. He said authorities are expected to take further action based on legal advice and consultations between law enforcement officials and the Attorney General’s Department.
The Minister reiterated that while the Government respects the right of families to remember loved ones who died during the conflict, any attempt to revive, endorse, or promote LTTE-related activities would not be tolerated.
The latest developments highlight the Government’s continuing efforts to balance post-war reconciliation initiatives with national security concerns, particularly in relation to activities linked to the former militant group, which remains a banned organisation in Sri Lanka.
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