Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The assertion made by the government faction on eradicating racism from Sri Lanka is damaging the image of the entire country, since Sri Lankans in general are not racist in nature, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera stated.

Speaking in Parliament today (17), MP Jayaweera said the President and the government must clarify as to who are the racists and from where they are intending on eradicating racism from.

The Parliamentarian noted that such remarks are harmful to the country at a time Sri Lanka is focused on increasing the number of tourists.

MP Dilith Jayaweera said Sri Lankans love one another regardless of religious, caste or other differences and therefore urged the governm...