Cardinal Ranjith Urges Govt To Ban Political Parties Based On Ethnicities And Religions

September 02, 2020

Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said political parties based on ethnicities and religions should be banned.

Addressing a gathering cardinal Ranjith said such parties have created unneccesary divisions in the country.

"This also contributed to a three-decade long war. Now these issues must be addressed witout further delay," he added.

Cardinal Ranjith also blamed mainstream political parties for using such divisions for their political gains.