In his New Year's address the Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, called for all differences and divisions to be set aside in order to strengthen 'the nation' in 2014.
He said,
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He said,
"This year will be of special significance in economic and national development as well as in the field of politics. We shall continue to move towards this while ensuring national unity, peace and satisfaction. We have identified this as the correct path for true prosperity of the nation and building of the country.
While building the nation, we have set aside all differences and divisions. As a result there is today a new political and development culture before the country. Further consolidating this, we must forge ahead in the New Year. Having won freedom and peace for the people, we are committed to give them progress and happiness, too."
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Military reprimands Tamils for voting TNA (05 Oct 2013)