A Private Members' Motion has been submitted to Parliament by Member of Parliament Prof. Ashu Marasinghe to ban the burka in Sri Lanka for national security.
In the motion Marasinghe states that the ban should be imposed as the burka is not a part of traditional Muslim attire and is used around the world to carry out acts of terrorism.
Motion to ban the burka in Sri Lanka submitted to Parliament
23 Apr 2019
Motion to ban the burka in Sri Lanka submitted to Parliament
23 Apr 2019