However Professor Jayatilleke denied the CTTU's allegations, saying that the textbook had been prepared in conformity with a syllabus that is common to both Tamil and Sinhala media. The preparation of the Tamil version is by persons competent in Tamil drawn from the Tamil and Muslim communities. The team that did the detailed work for this particular textbook in the Tamil medium did not contain any Sinhala person except in the capacity of advisors. One of the allegations concerns the inclusion of several Sinhala words in the Tamil textbook, which the CTTU alleges gives an impression that authorities are keen in forcing Tamil students to learn Sinhala Language. The Secretary of the Jathika Sangha Sabha, Athuruliya Rathana Thera said that his organisation would stand against any attempt to distort the history of the country.
History is the base of culture.
The facts in school text books are based on the archaeological and factual evidence extracted from historical chronicles. He also stated that the CTTU suggests to change the historical facts that are likely to hurt them. It is totally ridiculous to try to change the facts.