Battaramulla, LK (AP) Local area resident and celebutante blogger Indi Samarajiva has the Sri Lankan blogosphere up in arms over the latest controversy to grip democratic Sri Lanka: A man’s constitutional right to wear the national dress.

In an alarming expose of prejudice and discrimination encountered at popular local clubs and restaurants, Mr. Samarajiva recounts how he was repeatedly ‘asked to leave’, various establishments, due to his attire.

Mr. Samarajiva has included a photograph of himself wearing the dress in question, together with a red shawl (Warning: NSFW)

On asked as to why he feels strongly on this issue as opposed to other issues such as poverty, AIDS, global warming, FGM and the crisis in Dafur, Mr. Samarajiva pointed out that whereas such issues tend to affect the rest of the world, this particular issue was more closer to home.

On a more practical note, Mr. Samarajiva also pointed out that the national dress has many merits - “large pockets to store phones, PDA’s and other paraphernalia of the modern urban youth”. Indicating a little pocket he said “And you can put your weed in there” Mr. Samarajiva also noted that many staunch upright members of society, such as politicians don said garmet, and “If they can, so can I - besides, this garmet is suited for our region: the large white pillowcase-like structure allows more air-flow, especially in the testicular region, and last but not least, this dress is very figure-flattering.”