Place of worship can not be ruled by arms. The troops, which redeemed the Church from the armed LTTE, must ensure that the sacred precincts will be free without any hindrance for the access of congregation.

The troops paved the way for public to enter the premises of Ketheesvaran Temple which is under the control of army freely without any hindrance. The public welcome this act of the troops. Likewise all the worship places under army control should be free for the congregation.

While the security forces ensure the safety of the congregation to Madu Church, it should do all its best to make the Madu area as a sacred zone.

EPDP Secretary General and Minister K.N. Douglas Devananda has taken up this matter to the President and had a discussion with him.

At the same time the LTTE has removed the statue of the “Lady of Madu” from the church against the wish of the public.  This has caused injuries to spiritual aspirations of our people

The LTTE should return the statue back to the Madu Church without further delay.  Catholic Bishops, Rev. Fathers, All Religious leaders and human right organization should raise voice and pressurize the LTTE in this regard. 

Our wish is to remove all the obstacles that prevent the spiritual light desired by the people and to respect the public’s spiritual aspirations.