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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rapa" data-source="post: 786451" data-attributes="member: 212"><img src="http://www.fileupyours.com/files/72706/moz-screenshot-18.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Deeghawapi, the consecrated land of some 12,000 acres, has been  subjected to progressive encroachments by Muslims for many years. Right now they have demarcated a further portion of that land for thepurpose of constructing 500 houses, funded by the Saudi Arabiangovernment exclusively for Muslims.The picture shows the boundaryfence erected by them and their guard room -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  (English Translation of Letter Sent By Ven.Senapathiye Ananda Thero)He is holding the positions of : Niyojya Lekhadhikari, in charge ofReligious and Cultural Affairs- Wewgampattuwa Uhana North SasanarakshakeBalamandalaya; Niyojya Lekhadhikari Digamadulla Sangha Sabhawe andSabhapathi, North and East Sinhala Organisation(NESO)"The Digamadulla Heritage That Is Being Taken Away From Us Daily"With the intention of keeping Buddhists living both here and abroadinformed of the vandalism and damage to Deeghavapi Sacred area through along period of time which is considered to be the crowning glory ofDigamadulla region, we have decided to write a little backgroundinformation on the situation prevailing. We are stating these facts, notonly as mere information but with the express wish that through thisawareness, you will rally with us to find a lasting solution.This destruction that is being carried out through the conspiracies ofthe Muslim leadership, irrespective of racial or religious differencesis destroying our Sri Lankan heritage and history and we have onnumerous occasions reported these matters to those in high positions andresponsibility but so far, they have all fallen on deaf ears and noconcrete action has been taken to remedy the situation. We wish toinform you that the destruction activities are continuing even at thetime of writing this- we list below in brief, the situation for you tounderstand it in the correct perspective.Deeghavapi Sacred CityWe have long since been respecting Deeghavapi as a Sacred Site enrichedby the visit of The Lord Buddha. The land area covered by Deeghavapiarea is 12,000 acres of land and this is an extremely well known fact.However, it is sad to inform that this land area has now been reduced toa mere 585 acres and has been demarcated in this manner. Historically,even though 35 sites within this area has been identified as importantarcheological locations, what is included in the reduced land areademarcated is only 5 such sites. The other 30 sites are all locatedoutside the above mentioned reduced area and by now all those areas havebeen encroached by Muslim settlers and are becoming their lands.Pallekadu (Vihara Kale* ( as in jungle) is by now heavilyencroached and near to total destruction. The area known as the"hospital vicinity" has been aggressively bulldozed over and a villagenamed " Ashwer City" has been established and Muslims settled within it.60 acres of land which was formerly set aside for Sugar Cane plantationsin the precincts of Deeghavapi has been demarcated now to construct 500houses to convert it into luxurious "An Arab Village" in the style of amillennium city equipped with a bus stand, hospital, children'splayground etc is already under construction. At the commencement ofthis project due to the fact that we carried out a massive protestcampaign, the work was postponed for a couple of months. Now, it hasbeen re-activated and work is proceeding.Ven. Ellawela Medhananda Thero was briefed on this situation and he eventook up the subject for discussion in the Parliament but to no avail.The fact that the Sacred Area was being bulldozed was notified to Mr.Champika Ranawake by us. All these efforts of ours have turned out to be"Gangate Ini Kapuwa Wage"( similar "to pouring water on a duck's back")To brief the Presidential Secretariat staff on this situation, I tookrepresentatives from Deeghavapi and visited Colombo and briefed a numberof Secretaries of the Presidential Secretariat and held discussionstogether with Ven. Gatemanne Gunananda Thero also. At this meeting, wewere informed that arrangements will be made to facilitate a meetingwith the President. However, that day has not dawned as yet and we arestill waiting.With All These Adverse Conditions, The Leadership of ResponsiblePoliticians in The Area:Digamadulla has been identified as an district comprising of Sinhala,Tamil and Muslim villagers. However, due to the shortsighted pettypolitical agendas of most of the Muslim politicians of the area, we wishto inform, that it will be inevitable that a serious ethnic conflict anduprising will take place in the not so distant future due to activitiesof other extremist politicians.Taking the voter count into consideration, without objection we acceptthe fact that Muslim vote count is slightly more in the area. Sinhalavote count stands at 153,000 while the Muslim vote count stands at 158,000.What is extremely strange is the fact that, for the above voterpercentage in the area while 07 Muslim MP get selected, for theSinhalese only 02 MPs are appointed. As the 02 Sinhala MPs, we haveformer UNP member who is now Minister of Planning & Implementation Mr.P.Dayaratne and JVP MP Mr. Wasantha Piyatissa. These 02 MPs who areelected to represent the entire Sinhala vote bank in the area, opt toremain absolutely silent on issues faced by and pertaining to theSinhalese. To this day, they have not come forward to safeguard theSinhalese interests nor have they made any statements or commentsregarding the discrimination done to the Sinhalese in the area or thesystematic destructions that are taking place. There is not a singleperson to whom these issues can be related to, or who is willing to listen.In the presence of the Muslim political leadership, we feel that thepresent Government seems afraid to express their views or take necessaryaction.   We feel that the GOSL is keener to maintain silence and anon-committal attitude regarding the stark discrimination against theSinhalese and not concerned about being alert to these problems either.They even went to the extent of offering 02 more MP positions taken fromthe National List to Muslims who already have 07 MP positions ofrepresentation in the area! Recently at a meeting held in Akkaraipattuwhere Presidential Advisor Mr. Basil Rajapakse was present, SeguIssadeen and Anwer Ismail made scathing and dangerous statements more orless like a warning to the Sinhalese of the area. This was to state thatthe capital of   our district (which is Ampara at present), will bemoved to Akkaraipattu.What Are We Expected to Do Under These Circumstances?In order to stall this massive onslaught and discrimination againstDeeghavapi as a base, it is imperative that we work on the followingmeasures:  1. To get an Injunction Order to stop further settlements and further     destruction of Deeghavapi Sacred Area;  2. To brief all Maha Nayake Theros of the 4 Nikayas of the massive     discrimination against Sinhala Buddhists as well as all Buddhist     Organisations around the country;  3. To carry out a nation wide poster and awareness pamphlet campaign     to inform Sinhala Buddhist public about the destructive conspiracy     of Muslims;  4. To put pressure on the GOSL on their non-committal silence on     threats faced By Buddhists;    It is important here, to inform that the Sinhala public is more powerful    than the 7 Muslim MP that is currently prevalent. To carry on a campaign    to keep the GOSL informed, that if they do not take the necessary   corrective measures to stop this Muslim invasion, that the majority   people of this country will reject them politically.  5. To sign a petition letter by the Buddhist public and hand over to     the GOSL regarding their political   degeneration and our public     displeasure;  6. To construct and establish a Buddhist Settlement Village in the     precincts of Deeghavapi Sacred Area and bring about a Buddhist     environment in the area;For the economic stability of the Buddhist residents, to immediatelytake steps to introduce an economic investment programme whereby,Buddhists will be ensured of economic stability.In order to carry forward the above mentioned course of action in astraightforward and correct path, we seek the support of all SinhalaBuddhist public to even meet the basic financial needs required. Yoursupport will be of immense strength and blessing to us in our endeavours.Those of us who have been committed and engaged in this massive effortfor quite some time are now facing severe hardships and have beencompelled to stall our activities due to such difficulties.North and East Sinhala OrganisationAbhayagiri ViharayaGalahitiyawaUhana</blockquote>

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