Western Governor Azath Salley today (May 22) said that he expects an early release of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.
The Governor made these comments following his meeting with the Thero at the Welikada Prison in which the latter is serving an imprisonment term.
“We have made representations to President Maithripala Sirisena for his release from the jail,” Mr. Salley was quoted as saying in a media release issued by his office.
He also pointed out that the prediction of the BBS General Secretary on extremism have now become true.
The Governor was accompanied by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake during his visit to the Welikada Prison today.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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