Further discussions are currently ongoing on the decision to ban the burqa in Sri Lanka, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. He pointed out that the final decision to ban the burqa will be arrived at after a proper study. “We discussed in length regarding the banning of the burqa. For years, there were no issues regarding the acceptance [of Muslims] as Sri Lankans or coexistence. In reply, former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appreciated the ambassador’s tweet regarding the ‘grievance of the Muslim community’ in Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation March 16, 2021 11:03 UTC