Malwatu and Asgiri chapters send 21 point letter to MS

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On the advice and instructions of Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatta and Asgiri Chapters, Lekakadhikari Theras, Ven Dr. Medagama Sri Dhammananda Thera (Asgiri) and Ven Dr. Pahamune Sri Sumangala Thera (acting Lekakadhikari Thera of the Malwatu Chapter) had presented a letter containing 21 points, in which the two chapters request for response.

This document was presented to the President at his official residence in Kandy during a visit made by him today. The President thereafter met both the Lekakadhikaris and the Monks of the senior Sangha Saba.

Don't open road in front of Maligawa

Is Sri Lanka a narcotics hub?

Monitor NGO activities

Introduce solution to N/E issue

Secure powers of President

The document covered the subject of official vesting of all buildings within the precincts of the Dalada Maligawa, with the Dalada Maligawa, refraining from opening the road in front of the Maligawa, and construction of a broad tunnel up to Louis Peiris Mawatha and Rajapihilla with the aim of easing the traffic congestion in the Kandy town, the concern about Sri Lanka being used as head quarters for drugs, undertake the widening of the Katugastota, Asgiriya, and Getambe road.

The monitoring of activities of NGOs, making people aware if bringing in a new Constitution or making amendments to the present one, ensuring the Wildlife conservation areas, creating awareness on the reconciliation council, its aims and the proposed activities, and in introducing a political solution to the North East issue by further securing the powers of the President and arriving at a solution with powers centered at the central government were highlighted in the 21-point letter presented to the President.

"The Upcountry Village Rehabilitation Commission should be restored and steps should be taken to uplift the Sinhala people living in the land locked villages in between prominently Muslim and Tamil villages. The public representatives in these electorates are virtually Tamils or Muslims who purposely neglect the prominently Sinhala villages. This compels them to sell their traditional land to the Muslims and leave the area. It is necessary to create awareness in this regard,” the letter also highlighted. (J. A. L. Jayasinghe)

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Comments - 18

john frazer Thursday, 06 April 2017 12:07 PM

Sri Lanka has become the next BangkokToday any service can be bought at any cost in Sri Lanka . Country has gone to that level.very pathetic.I am glad some one is opening the mouth

IK Tuesday, 11 April 2017 06:18 PM

Buddhist monks should first strive to attain Nirvana. It is what the Buddha admonished.

weera Tuesday, 11 April 2017 08:02 AM

True but don't expect any action. Another letter that will gather dust.

raj Thursday, 06 April 2017 02:02 PM

They must first keep their house in order regarding the activities of certain monks behaviours

ANTON Thursday, 06 April 2017 01:48 PM

23 RD DEMAND....... MONKS SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN PROTEST CAMPAIGNS.

Bias Thursday, 06 April 2017 01:29 PM

"Tamils or Muslims who purposely neglect the prominently Sinhala villages." A very strong statement - how about recruitment in govt service which has a strong bias against the minorities ? .

Ravi Thursday, 06 April 2017 01:09 PM

Religious prelates/Priest should perform their religious works.They should not discuss about political matters.

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 06 April 2017 01:03 PM

The best question of the century.

MP Thursday, 06 April 2017 12:26 PM

Good question.

sg Wednesday, 05 April 2017 10:46 PM

It is giving positive signals...

suda Thursday, 06 April 2017 11:53 AM

MS do not have guts to do that. He will not do it and he cant do it.

TFV Thursday, 06 April 2017 11:49 AM

And how, reverend sirs, are these 21 points going to help you attain nirvana?

Shelly. Thursday, 06 April 2017 11:22 AM

The 22be demand. DO NOT HOLD Motor Races IN KANDY CITY LIMITES. via DM Android App

shanthapriya Thursday, 06 April 2017 10:26 AM

A slap on the face of MS

Katie Thursday, 06 April 2017 10:25 AM

the mahanayake's have forgotten one clause to be included: ie: that no Buddhist monk studying in the universities participate in any protest whereby disgracing Buddhism.

buwa Thursday, 06 April 2017 09:57 AM

How about dealing with the rogue politicians and punish them via DM Android App

Empulze Thursday, 06 April 2017 05:24 AM

Every human being has the freedom of right to do what they please furthermore we at kandy have being battered with traffic and do prefer immediate solutions. via DM Android App

nash1983 Thursday, 06 April 2017 04:14 AM

a well directed letter by mahanayake theras to MS.

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