From: Palitha Ariyarathna Kandy

10th October 2024

To:
His Excellency Anura Kumar Dissanayaka
President of Sri Lanka
Presidential Secretariat
Colombo, Sri Lanka.

CC: Presidential Secretariat
Galle Face, Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

prsec@presidentsoffice.lk

CC: Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

info@pmoffice.gov.lk

Subject: Addressing Historical Injustices and the Importance of Restoring the Central Hill Country

Dear President,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your esteemed attention the critical issue of historical injustices faced by the Sinhala Buddhist nation and the urgent need to restore the physical stability of the central hill country. This matter has been meticulously outlined by Dr. Sudath Gunasekara, and I believe it is of utmost importance for the future of our nation.

This was the most comprehensive article I have come across in my long-term research on nation-building. As a journalist, I feel compelled to forward to you the same concerns expressed by Dr. Gunasekara. It is essential to approach these issues with a conceptual framework that emphasizes the importance of honest journalism in sustaining our national integrity. Journalists must work to safeguard our country and its sovereignty, ensuring that the truth prevails and that the voices of our people are heard.

Looking at the overall geographical, strategic, political, historical, socio-economic, and cultural importance the central province holds in our national context, we must acknowledge the international subversive agenda currently being manipulated within the province, particularly with the all-powerful Indian influence behind it. This agenda seeks to undermine the 2,500-year-old Sinhala Buddhist civilization in the Kandyan territory, making it crucial to take immediate remedial measures. Previous administrations have failed to address these pressing issues, instead enjoying the privileges and luxuries afforded to them, a situation exacerbated by the 13th Amendment imposed by India, which has destabilized our internal administration and threatened the unity of the Sinhala nation.

The Master Plan aims to restore the lost physical stability of the central hill country, protect it from ongoing environmental devastation, and reinstate its historical role in nation-building and defending our motherland from past invasions. This plan envisions opening a new chapter in the socio-economic and political landscape of central Sri Lanka, free from ethnic strife and political maneuvering.

Protecting the physical stability of the central hill country is essential to guarantee the perennial flow of its 103 rivers, which are critical for the survival of the entire life system of our island nation. These rivers sustain our civilization and play a vital role in our ecological balance. The central highland, often referred to as the geographical heartland (HADABIMA) of our nation, is uniquely positioned at the center of the island. It is the source of all 103 rivers, which nourish the lowlands and sustain life across the country. These rivers, akin to the arteries of a human body, transport vital water resources, playing an essential role in our hydrological cycle. Just as a living being cannot survive without a functioning heart, our nation cannot thrive without the physical stability of the hill country.

Key Points of the Master Plan by Dr. Sudath Gunasekara: • Protection of the Central Hill Country: Recognizing the central hill country as the heart (Hadabima) of Sri Lanka, from where all 103 main rivers originate, and ensuring its protection.
• Creation of a High-powered Ministry: Establishing a Hill Country (HADABIMA) Rehabilitation, Development, and Protection Ministry under the Head of State, as recommended by the Kandyan Peasantry Rehabilitation Commission of 1951.
• Establishment of HRDPA: Forming a Hill Country Rehabilitation, Development, and Protection Authority (HRDPA) under the proposed Ministry to oversee the implementation of the Master Plan.
• Abolition of Discriminatory Ministries: Abolishing all Ministries and Agencies currently serving only the estate Tamil community and transferring their functions and assets to the HRDPA to ensure non-discriminatory development.
• Socio-cultural and Political Integration: Laying the foundation for permanent socio-cultural and political integration and reconciliation between the native Sinhalese and the estate Tamils, thereby resolving a long-standing national issue.

Given your daily commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges and your keen interest in promoting justice and development, I urge you to bring this matter to the forefront of national discourse. Addressing these issues in your parliamentary speeches will not only highlight your dedication to the country’s welfare but also ensure that your legacy is remembered with respect and admiration.

By championing this cause, you have the opportunity to become an unforgettable figure in Sri Lankan history, revered for your efforts to restore justice and stability to our beloved motherland.

I will also be posting this same letter through the mail and will CC Mahnayaka Thero, along with other related ministries, major Buddhist monks, and Buddhist community ambassadors who are actively working to safeguard our nation. All those CC’d will support your cause in the future, should you intend to launch it.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I look forward to your positive response and decisive action.

Please Refer to the Two PDF Attached

Link to Dr Sudath Gunaseaka: https://ceylonwatch.com/echoes-of-injustice-reviving-the-heartland-a-master-plan-to-restore-the-central-hill-countrys-stability-and-historical-role-in-nation-building/

With highest regards,
Palitha Ariyarathna
Ceo and Founder Ceylonwatch”
Analyst of Buddhist Affairs
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