Is Sri Lanka a secular state? Support your
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Freedom of religion in Sri Lanka is a protected right under Chapter II, Article 9 of the constitution of Sri Lanka. ... Buddhism was given the foremost place by President J. R. Jayawardene in 1978, though Sri Lanka is regarded by its Supreme Court as being a secular country.
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Answer: Sri Lanka is a secular state by law, its government still promotes Buddhism. Freedom of religion in Sri Lanka is a protected right under Chapter II, Article 9 of the constitution of Sri Lanka. This applies to all religions, though Buddhism is given primary protection as the state religion. Buddhism was given the foremost place in 1978, though Sri Lanka is regarded by the Supreme Court as being a secular country.
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