Guidance needed for better society: Sirisena

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President Maithripala Sirisena says all stakeholders must fulfil their respective duties to build a better society within a religious environment as principles and guidance needed to achieve this goal are included in the Tripitaka, the Bible and the Quran as well as in the Bhagavad Gita.

He made these remarks participating in the annual prize giving ceremony of Holy Cross College in Gampaha on Friday.

President Sirisena emphasised on the importance of raising children to succeed in life in a similar manner they win examinations. He also said that it is a must to enhance spiritual characteristic qualities by students.

The President further said that all must unite to build our young generation rich with knowledge and spiritual qualities in an environment where the Government is fulfilling comprehensive task to strengthen the free education of the country.

The students of the school welcomed the President warmly when he arrived at the venue.

Then the President participated in the annual prize giving ceremony where College Colours were awarded to the outstanding students who have performed well and have brought honour to the college representing different fields.

The annual report of the college was presented to the President while the Principal Rev. Sr. Darshika presented a special token of appreciation to the President. Reverend Fathers and Sisters including the Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Deputy Minister Ajith Mannaperuma, SLFP Organiser for Gampaha Electorate Ajith Basnayake, Mayor of Gampaha District Eranda Senanyake, District Secretary of Gampaha Sunil Jayalath, Ayurvedic Doctor Harsha Dharmawijaya, past pupils, teachers, students and parents were also present.