"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God."

Once again we celebrate Christmas at the time when the dark clouds of war are enveloping our country. As we sing and rejoice in some parts of the country there is bitter suffering and agony in others. Apart from the war there are other factors that disturb the normalcy of life and even threaten the life of citizens. There are thousands still left homeless and forced by circumstances to flee into the jungles.

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'He has a fine sense of wit and humour'

Jalani speaks of life with parliamentarian Sajith:

"It was May 1, 1998. My mother wanted to attend the Bana session of former President R. Premadasa which commemorated his fifth death anniversary. Well, I met Sajith there. I never knew him nor had seen him anywhere before. It was his sense of humour that attracted me," says Jalani Premadasa.

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