The Mahanayake Theras of the Four Chapters have said that it is not advisable to gather for festivities during the upcoming Vesak season.
Issuing a special statement, the Chief Prelates called on the public to give priority instead to the spiritual aspect of Vesak instead.
“We also urge the people to consult the defence authorities before organising religious events,” the letter said.
Further, they added that it is the government’s duty to provide security to all Buddhist places of worship at this crucial time.
The four Chief Prelates insisted that the political leaders must cast aside their political differences and unite in order to develop a sustainable plan to eliminate terrorism in the country.
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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