14 January 2010 08:43 am
The Venerable Batharamulle Seelaratana Thera, who was contesting the presidential election from the Janasetha Peramuna, said he had decided to withdraw from the race and support President Mahinda Rajapaksa unconditionally.
The Buddhist monk told Daily Mirror that he decided to support the president after having discussions with the President at Temple Trees last night. (YP)