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Cabinet spokesman explains why Thileepan statue was removed

Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said that the law does not permit the promotion of a proscribed organisation and that police had placed facts before a court before acting.

  • Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa explained removal of Thileepan statue on 27 September
  • Laws prohibit promotion of banned organizations, including their symbols
  • Police provided facts to court before statue removal

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