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President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last evening visited the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. They were accompanied by ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers. The chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven Dr. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Nayake Thera is also seen in the picture.
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