Ashu Marasinghe requests the ban on Burqas

Colombo (News 1st): Ashu Marasinghe made a personal proposal to the Parliament today (April 23). He noted that during the party meeting they will request to bring a proposal to ban the burqa. He noted that he will hand over the proposal as a personal request to the general secretary of the parliament. He added that burqas have been an issue to the terrorism operated worldwide and when questioned from Muslim leaders they say that burqa is not a traditional Muslim attire. Parliamentarian Marasinghe noted that therefore it is essential now to ban the burqa. He noted that this is his personal request as a parliamentarian. He noted that this should be implemented after holding discussing with the Muslim community.