MR in Bodh Gaya with 70-member delegation

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Bodh Gaya (Bihar): Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accompanied by his wife Shiranthi Rajpaksa and a 70-member delegation, on Friday arrived at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya for pilgrimage.

Rajpaksa was received at the Gaya International Airport by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Education Minister PK Shahi and senior state government civil and police officials, official sources said. He was accorded a guard of honour by the state police.

From the airport, the cavalcade of the Sri Lankan President and members of his delegation drove straight to the Mahabodhi temple where they will perform religious rituals, the sources said.

Rajpaksa would meditate before a peepal tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and visit the Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihar in the temple town. The Chief Minister will host a lunch for the Sri Lankan President and his delegation, the sources said.

Meanwhile, CPI(M-L) Liberation workers raised slogans against the Sri Lankan President from some distance as his cavalcade drove towards the Mahabodhi temple.

The protesters, who had mingled in the crowd that gathered to welcome the visiting dignitaries, shouted slogans like the 'Killer of Tamils go back'. Two of the protesters have been detained for questioning, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Law and Order), Rakesh Kumar Dube said.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Bodh Gaya town in view of the Sri Lankan president's visit, police sources said.(IBNLive)

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Comments - 41

Das Saturday, 09 February 2013 01:53 AM

Why is he going to thirupathy ?does he not trust the temples in Sri Lanka?is he a bhuddisTBandaranaike changed his religion for political purpose.this is a similar case.

ANTON Friday, 08 February 2013 01:04 PM

Kiyala wadak na aachiye.

perumal Friday, 08 February 2013 01:24 PM

No, 70 paratroops to face Chennai protesters!

Dhammika Friday, 08 February 2013 01:26 PM

Not enough make it 225 and include all MPs. The public is happy to finance

Silva Friday, 08 February 2013 01:29 PM

We will export more RIzana to cover this cost..By the way why these deamons are visting Bodh Gaya? Why not confining temple visits in Sri LAnka. These fellows need more publicity

chalal Friday, 08 February 2013 08:19 PM

President for life time

Ajantha Saturday, 09 February 2013 12:11 AM

Must have been very difficult to sellect 70 out of 250

Lobo Saturday, 09 February 2013 01:03 AM

Have to fill up the plane no? Surprised he didn't stop-over in Mattala to pick up more from H'tota.

Lucky Weeramantry Saturday, 09 February 2013 01:17 AM

Are All 70 Issued Free Air Tickets.Is This An Official Pilgrimage Or Unofficial

Lucky Weeramantry Saturday, 09 February 2013 01:21 AM

This Is Not A Pilgrimage.It Is Get The Indian Vote At The UN

Jagath Leanage Saturday, 09 February 2013 01:38 AM

70 people gone to show WONDER OF ASIA.

Rosh Friday, 08 February 2013 12:38 PM

I think he still lives his rural village mentality - "Wandana Nadayak ekka wandanawe yanna" lol. Did he forget the pol mala infront of the air craft?

MalcomX Saturday, 09 February 2013 01:59 AM

69 cabinet, 70 odd team, what a country

007 Saturday, 09 February 2013 02:44 AM

Ges with 70 for a private visit. Meditates, like instant noodles .

Clifford Saturday, 09 February 2013 08:46 AM

what was all 70 members doing there? and who are they ? are they inclusive of the PSD

Clifford Saturday, 09 February 2013 08:48 AM

People did not vote this government to power in the last Presidential elections, it was won by SF party.

Chams Saturday, 09 February 2013 09:21 AM

Next time take 7000 people. We are happy to pay for your bills (sins)!

mahen Saturday, 09 February 2013 09:32 AM

Yes....SLAP IN THE FACE WITH SHIT SOAKED SLIPPERS FOR THE COMEDIANS OF SOUTINDIA.MANMOHAN/SONIA WERE AND ARE NOT GOING TO BOTHER ABOUT THESE ....AS LONG AS MAHINDA KEEP UP HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA AND PAKISTAN.

Cindy Montrose Saturday, 09 February 2013 03:36 PM

The mega curse is on the way.. He knows that, thats why he keeps on going to religious places to bury his head in the sand.

Nalaka Saturday, 09 February 2013 03:56 PM

My wife looking to get down some Wambotu, Bandakka, Potatoes, onion, red chilli , black , lime and parippu on maharaja's return trip.

VEDDAH Tuesday, 26 February 2013 04:42 AM

ONE DAY HE IS IN TIRUPATHI.
NEXT HE GOES TO BODH GAYA
YOU SEE HIM IN THE VATICAN,
WHAT IS THE RELIGION HE PRACTICES ?

ravi Friday, 08 February 2013 11:25 AM

joly trip to MR and the group.

ahmeer Friday, 08 February 2013 10:21 AM

70 very small delegation. dont worry

sara deyal Friday, 08 February 2013 10:33 AM

have they finished digging in Sri Lanka?kadu thiyenne ehe wenna athy.

ab Friday, 08 February 2013 12:00 AM

Why such a crowd via DM Android App

rumi Friday, 08 February 2013 10:45 AM

only tamils are human- what about killings at GUJARAT?
Dont segragate by religion

Thomas Friday, 08 February 2013 10:44 AM

OK, President & Family visited, Why others, say 60 odd people he took along with him & squandered our hard earned foreign exchange.??????

Fayad Friday, 08 February 2013 10:55 AM

Thirty (30) short i suppose

Game Aachi Friday, 08 February 2013 10:58 AM

Mehe pol gadiyak wath ganna be.yanne mage salli walin.

bushel Friday, 08 February 2013 11:04 AM

if they had used state money for other 70 crowd it will be a curse.

SureshP Friday, 08 February 2013 11:09 AM

Please. please vote again.

ANTON Friday, 08 February 2013 10:20 AM

70 PARASITES YOU MEAN

sobers Friday, 08 February 2013 11:33 AM

MR going on holy piligrimage accepted as it's a private affair. But, why so many others, We have to pay for their jolly rides. What a shame!

malkanthi Friday, 08 February 2013 11:35 AM

Coming color not good need some spiritual energy!

Dave Friday, 08 February 2013 11:32 AM

Ofcourse they did man. Its time everyone realises that these fellows are crooks. Even their god should know.

sl Friday, 08 February 2013 12:00 AM

who pays the bills via DM Android App

Cobra Friday, 08 February 2013 11:49 AM

70 'yes' men!!!

GonAliya Friday, 08 February 2013 12:08 PM

70 is nothing, there are 20 million here. Please give us an opportunity

Maha Rajanani Friday, 08 February 2013 12:21 PM

.We are Happy to see our President in Bodda Ghaya. A must visit place for SL Leader. Have a safe trip.

kelani Raja Friday, 08 February 2013 12:24 PM

Mega cabinet followed by mega family trip to Bodh Gaya to get enlightenment .....??? wast of innocent public money

Real Peace Friday, 08 February 2013 12:30 PM

No, 71 in total....!!

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