Politicians should retire when their time is up: Mahanayaka Thera

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Malwatta Chapter Mahanayaka, Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera said politicians should think of retiring at the correct time as politics is not a profession one does for a lifetime.

The Thera made this comment when deputy minister of Justice Sujeewa Senasinghe visited the Malwatta temple in Kandy today to seek the blessings of the prelate.

The Thera also said the Elections Commissioner was a good Public Servant who performed his duties impartially.

All should unite and work together, without party differences, for the development of the country, the thera said.

The deputy minister informed the Mahanayaka Thera that certain Buddhist monks had arranged to sign a petition to oust the President from the leadership of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. However, the Mahanayaka Thera said this was unlikely to happen. (J.A.L. Jayasinghe)

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Comments - 18

Prem Nath Saturday, 18 July 2015 09:48 AM

We are only hearing from the UNP and its allies that the previous government was corrupt,looters,rogues etc.,but the UNP showed its colours no sooner coming to power in the CB scam.Bet there is more.

Anura Sunday, 19 July 2015 05:05 PM

Lishan, few words tells the whole story behind these monks going after Ranil

Lalith Sunday, 19 July 2015 01:31 PM

Ehemai Ape Hamuduruwane. This rule should apply to everyone, including Mahanayake Thero.,

Ukkun Putha Sunday, 19 July 2015 11:17 AM

Mahanayake Thero, are you sure you are with the common people of the country?

Prem Nath Saturday, 18 July 2015 07:08 PM

There are thieves and corrupt guys in this present government too.

TONT Saturday, 18 July 2015 06:49 PM

20 A SHOULD GIVE RETIRING AGE FOR ALL POLITICIANS

Sunny Saturday, 18 July 2015 02:26 PM

It should be applicable to every one including monks like you also. Be an example to the last POPE

galleguy Saturday, 18 July 2015 02:19 PM

This rule applies to most party leaders except jvp.

Gamini Saturday, 18 July 2015 10:43 AM

MR will be become ghost in temple trees after the death

Lishan Friday, 17 July 2015 07:34 PM

going after central bank money?

Wele Vidane Saturday, 18 July 2015 09:26 AM

But we need mahanayakes to be in the position until death.

sirisena Saturday, 18 July 2015 09:09 AM

We Need to be wise more than ever now and put these corrupt Dogs behind bars for good!!!!

VT Saturday, 18 July 2015 08:34 AM

Yes you got the guts to tell the fact. If the cap suits they should put it on.

Lakshman De Silva Saturday, 18 July 2015 08:30 AM

Sumangal, you should retire too as you are too old and do not interfere in politics and stick to Buddhism

J Palitha Friday, 17 July 2015 08:49 PM

This should apply for all the thieves who looted our country, all of them are from the previous regime.

Desmond Jeromme Friday, 17 July 2015 08:48 PM

MR had told that he will rule SriLanka for another 20 years and permanently occupy the Temple trees. Will he retire before death?

Hora Mahinda Friday, 17 July 2015 08:46 PM

Ven Thera - MR is so greedy for power in order to fill the pockets of his family alone. He robbed our country in Billions. You must call him and talk to him again.

Sonali Friday, 17 July 2015 07:50 PM

The word retire is not in the vocabulary of those who are making money legally or illegally. If and when these politicians "retire" they will see that their their progeny will continue where they left.

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