Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated that standing up for Buddhism, the Buddha Sasana, and the Maha Sangha is not racism.

He made these remarks at a media briefing held today (11) at the party office on Nelum Mawatha.

Rajapaksa stated that although he is a Sinhala Buddhist, he remains committed to safeguarding other cultures, languages, and religions in the country as well.

"We stand for Sinhala Buddhism because the majority of the people in this country are Buddhists. And we are Buddhists in this country. So, we stand for the people of this country and for Buddhists."

"Standing up for Buddhism, for the Buddha Sasana, and for the Maha Sangha is not ...