Plans to build a Buddha statue at the northern gateway of Batticaloa city have raised concerns among residents, reports Uthayan.
There are currently no religious symbols at the ornamental gateway to the region, where a Buddhist population is practically non-existent.
TNA MP P. Ariyendran slammed the idea, alleging that the plans were drawn up with the intent of distressing the population of Batticaloa.
"The entire population of Batticaloa is Tamil-speaking," Ariyendran said, "there is no need to raise more Buddha statues here."
There are currently no religious symbols at the ornamental gateway to the region, where a Buddhist population is practically non-existent.
TNA MP P. Ariyendran slammed the idea, alleging that the plans were drawn up with the intent of distressing the population of Batticaloa.
"The entire population of Batticaloa is Tamil-speaking," Ariyendran said, "there is no need to raise more Buddha statues here."