Sri Lanka, April 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured that the National People's Power (NPP) government will not let racial and ethnic violence erupt in the country again.

Speaking at an NPP Public Rally in Akkaraipattu, Ampara, the President claimed that projects under India's Rs. 2 billion pledge for the development of agriculture, dairy and fisheries industries in the Eastern Province will commence next month.

"The National People's Power is the only government that treats every race equally in this country. Back in the day when other governments were in power, violent incidents were reported in Digana, Akurana, and Aluthgama. Religious sites were attacked. We certify to you that we will not let chaos erupt in this countr...