Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Issuing a message for Poson Poya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that he wishes for love and kindness (maithree) to be born in every heart instead of hatred, and justice instead of injustice.

The Poson Day message further states:

"I consider it a great privilege to extend my greetings on the occasion of Poson Poya, which is celebrated with great splendour by devout Buddhists worldwide and across Sri Lanka.

"Poson Poya can be described as a poya that marks a unique milestone in Sri Lankan spiritual history. Poson Poya, known as the sacred meritorious day on which Arahant Mahinda gifted Buddhism to the island of Sri Lanka, is not merely a religious festival; it can also be described as a symbol of a spiri...