Former Minister Mervyn Silva praised Jaffna High Court Judge, M. Ilancheliyan for passing a verdict banning slaughter of animals in kovils.
Jaffna High Court Judge M. Elancheliyan yesterday (24), passed a verdict banning all forms of animal sacrifices that are being practiced at Hindu kovils across Jaffna.
As a result of today’s ruling, Jaffna HC Judge M. Elancheliyan ended a prolonged court case that was lodged against the annual sacrificial ceremony that is held at the Narasimma kovil in Kavunawatte where several sacrificial animals are offered to the gods as part of a long-lasting ritual.
During his ruling, M. Elancheliyan stated that the killing of hundreds of animals at a pious, sanctimonious and public place like a kovil where thousands of devotees gather to worship the gods is a severely punishably offence.
The Former Minster who led a prominent battle against animal sacrifices said that he believe the Jaffna HC Judge to be a Bodhisattva.
“Bodhisattvas are being born to the world time to time. I believe that Anagarika Dharmapala, Kumaratunga Munidasa, Walisinghe Harishchandra , all to be Bodhisattvas. The Jaffna HC Judge is one such person. And I requested all other judges and present day politicians to follow his path.” He said.
