UNP claims monks threatened

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The UNP charged today that two notorious deputy ministers had threatened the Mahanayakes of the four chapters not to conduct the special ‘Mahasanga Convention’ at the Sri Dalanda Maligawa Temple in Kandy.

The prelates announced yesterday that they decided to postpone the Convention due to security concerns of Buddhist monks and devotees who are expected to assemble at Mahamaluwa of Sri Dalanda Maligawa for this purpose.

Commenting on the Mahanayakes’ move, UNP MP Tissa Attanayake told reporters today that a government delegation accompanied by a Buddhist monk had called on the Mahanayakes and threatened them not to go ahead with this convention. (KB)

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Comments - 85

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:51 AM

are the mahanayaka theros affraid of notrious miisters?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:32 AM

Even the JVP is claiming so. So what..................This is MR and family's country

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:26 AM

Postponement of the convention, is no news to the mass who know what have been taking place in this country during the last two months.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:26 AM

This is not true , UNP is helpless and trying to use monks for their political advantage. Feel really sorry !!!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:23 AM

Nuwan Dayananda ,

Its not the UNP its the UPAF which has dropped down below
levels of politics which is far from accepted norms in the world , you have got your self in a mix .

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:15 AM

UNP don't copy JVP,you are still the strongest single political party.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:05 AM

face the reality mate...

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:01 AM

Did you say UNP or SLFP?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:58 AM

You don't want to accept the truth that Mahanayake's were threatened ?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:57 AM

Should not get frightened for these "Batta" threats. No one can stop this move at any cost. Go a head Maha Nayakasm no harm will occur.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:54 AM

Who are the two deputy ministers? How could they threaten the Mahanayakes. It is rediculous. It is the Democracy on the books of Mahinda Rajapakshe.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:35 AM

This is 5 star democracy of UPFP govt.
Will come some more in the future good
bless you SL.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:27 AM

What Ranil said is absolutely correct. At present this is what happening in Sri Lanka.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:25 AM

Mahanayake's must confirm this to decide whether the UNP is lying or not, thereafter the majority will say that this is an act of "Deshapremi", while others will laugh at them.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:17 AM

Real class. Strange how everything against the govt. is a fabrication and everything against anyone else is factual. Funny coincidence that...

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:15 AM

Almighty God only can save sri lanka

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:14 AM

Please be united and help to this government/president to develop this country.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:11 AM

Future is very doubtful!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:11 AM

MR regime will do all dirty tackticks to stop Mahanayakes gatherring. If they can do to the public mahanayakes nothing for them. Is this you call Democratie

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:08 AM

Haiyo Sri Lanka....

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:57 AM

GO Go Thissa Go.

You will not secure your seat this time.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:55 AM

Regret to note that UNP, once a well-respected & resourceful party has now dropped to the level of minor parties who live on lies, fabrications & day-to-day trivial matters.
UNP has to regain its old glory and refocus it policies on vital national issues. Time to shed the parasites parties and stride forward boldly & majestically.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:52 AM

poor mahinda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, 18 February 2010 09:58 AM

We have no Mandela we have no Gandhi each leader we have is worse than the next so Ven Monks it your turn to guide the people to demand true democracy. the country is crying out for you to respond not bow down to any threats. the people will protect if you the government cannot.

Thursday, 18 February 2010 09:55 AM

We have no viable political leadership in the country be it Red,Blue or Green it is now we need our Venerable Monks to guide our country and our people and to stand upto any intimidation. Start the struggle sirs and the people will follow.

Thursday, 18 February 2010 05:25 AM

UNP or SLFP? At least the UNP exists. The only SLFP we hear of is the SLFP Mangala Wing. Oh yeah, we hear of Betel and Chair, but the Hand is forgotten. So where is SLFP? Aah, this is the one in which Karuna is Vice-President?

Thursday, 18 February 2010 05:22 AM

It looks like the government doesn't have to look far to find thugs to threatened the Mahasanga -- there is a thug in robes within the government ranks. Shame!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:04 PM

'Suwapathwewa' IDI AMIN !

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:29 PM

These are the same ministers who ask for blessings ...

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:02 PM

What is happening? Even monks have lost their right of assembly!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 12:16 PM

Mahanayake's and Monks are our assets....... how can these cheap politicians threatened them.... it's very sad.....

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 12:10 PM

Excuses, if's, buts, ......and more excuses will assure that UNP will be the main opposition party for next 20 years.( Hopefully Ranil want be the leader then)

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 12:07 PM

This is the end of UNP. No real slogans to fight against the government. All childish games.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:52 AM

Quite possible. See what depths this country has fallen into. Only God can change the situation and I believe He will very soon.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:38 AM

Religin also out of the window for politics. What this beautiful country has come to....

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:19 AM

Dear UNP, please don't try to drag venerable mahanayakes to your dirty political schemes. Please try to get your house in order & give a good fight. This is going no where.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:15 AM

Started with media, then General, now Mahanayakes of the four chapters next WHO?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:14 AM

Can you name the 2 Deputy Ministers, so that Fundamental Rights petitions can be filed against them.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:11 AM

Almighty God only can save srl lanka

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:07 AM

If the monks had been genuinely religious , these threats from mere mortals would not have affected them in anyway.....................

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:07 AM

looks lyk da next Mahanayake's will be only those who support the president!!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:49 AM

More Jokes from the Jokers!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:45 AM

you have missed the foreign conspiracy part.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:27 AM

Wow, what else have you got UNP?? First the EC and now the priests... So anybody who agrees with the government is being threatened I suppose...

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:38 AM

There is no more majority in SL.... its all Thuggery....
Hurray a country like other.....

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:38 AM

shame on the ministers

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:38 AM

A democracy which makes or even effectively prepares for modern, scientific war must necessarily cease to be democratic. No country can be really well prepared for modern war unless it is governed by a tyrant, at the head of a highly trained and perfectly obedient bureaucracy. ALDOUS HUXLEY

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:37 AM

The Forces of Sri Lanka have been politicized by this Government now they are going to politicize the main religion in this country. Next they will arrest four Mahanayakes. Be careful.!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:37 AM

Ask the Mahanayekas pls. or r u the spokesperson for them..

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:36 AM

what is this story making dramas? Everyday comes a new story to the country. I am Really tried to listen this kind of story. What happens to the Sri Lanka?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:36 AM

No surprise there, is it? It has been the norm of this Gov.

Of course the president will claim ignorance once more. Too many things happening in the country without the knowledge of the President, wonder how he claims to be the leader of the country, if he has not control over anything that happens.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:33 AM

haha... Just like Myanmar. Good thing it was called off, before the shooting

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:31 AM

Your statement is an insult to the prelates.
Will anybody threaten Mahanayakes and will they be sacred of those threats. Think before you talk.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:28 AM

So Bikkus also don't have freedom of speech in Sri Lanka. In a Buddhist country, even bikkus can not talk freely. SL is becoming Burma # 02.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:39 AM

what a pitty

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:25 AM

if this is the fate of the higher party of the majority, do we have any clue how much the minorty would have beed given torture..

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:23 AM

they wont even care even if lord Buddha came himself

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:21 AM

oh my god...shame on this government!!!!!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:21 AM

Does this mean the venerable monks have given in to these thugs ?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:20 AM

omg.....this is ridiculous!

has the UNP gone insane?

ridiculous allegations continue without a doubt!...so much for freedom of expression in this country.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:16 AM

Where this country is going?????

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:10 AM

So the ball is in the Ven. Mahanayaka's court now. Please come out with the truth. The people needs to know the truth.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:10 AM

God Bless Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:06 AM

I THOUGHT THE GOVT OF SL IS BOUND BY CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE BUDDHISM , MAY BE NOW THE THINGS HAVE CHANGED , VERY STRANGE

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:13 AM

This fellow attanaetake talks according to his name.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:46 AM

OHHH God what is happening to this replendent isle of ours?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:35 AM

IF THEY HAD THREANED ELECTION COMMISSIONER,THREANING MAHANAYAKAS ARE SIMPLE MATTER JAYAWEWA

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:32 AM

What a shame!! Even the Mahanaykes are threatened - who will be safe in this Country is now a big question.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:30 AM

Usual UNP explanation when things are not going their way.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:25 AM

UNP will claim for every thing

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:20 AM

This is a government above all the laws. Everything is possible.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:20 AM

ha ha.. Are mahanayakas spoon fed babies?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:19 AM

Where is the Buddhism in the country.
This is over to all the Monks of Sri Lanka.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:19 AM

can the UNP name the two deputy ministers?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:15 AM

Another disappointment, another anti climax , another instance of Might prevailing ?

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:03 AM

Where are we heading??
Dear Voters Pls take a note when casting your votes in April.

God bless us all !!!!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:08 AM

if mahanayaka postpone the convention due to security concerns government must take responsibility country haven't security for even for mahanayaka

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:04 AM

Jayaweva, suba anagathayak

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 08:02 AM

Another tall tale from atta boy !
Get a life UNP,be proud of your color and logo.Go it alone.
Don't let snake JVP threaten you into a disastourous coalition.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:59 AM

Where is the freedom of this country??????

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:56 AM

Have very soon end.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:47 AM

Come on now.....this is going too far about "threatning"!!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:46 AM

This was obvious. So, even the Maha Sangha is being threatened by the despotic government. How else can we try to safeguard democracy from being burried. Even the Parliamentary election will be rigged and these tyrants will snatch victory by hook or crook. God bless this country.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:43 AM

Politics or Religion ?
If Politics record a Police entry,if religion forgive.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:41 AM

Nowadays nobody can say who threatens who's !.

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