On this auspicious day, I wish to convey my greetings for a prosperous and peaceful future to everyone celebrating Thai Pongal.
Thai Pongal is not only a day to celebrate the bounty of harvest, it is also a day for all to be grateful for a rich and fulfilling life. This has been tradition and the message that is conveyed throughout the world.
Let us celebrate this Thai Pongal day beyond religious differences with our relatives and neighbours, in peace and love.
As per tradition, a new journey begins when Thai (Tamil New Year) is born. And through this, the Hindus believe they would receive good health and wealth without suffering.
Thus, let us look to this New Year to recover from the natural disasters we recently experienced and come together to rebuild as one.
In my long political journey, not only as a Member of Parliament, Minister, Prime Minister and President of the country, but also as a Sri Lankan citizen, I have always prioritised my duty towards the country’s progress with no discrimination.
Moreover, I pray as the Opposition Leader, that we are all able to agree on a political solution which will allow all our people to live a united and peaceful life in our motherland.
Mahinda Rajapaksa
Leader of the Opposition
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