Conspiracy by Rathana Thera triggered chemical fertilizer issue: AJP

The sudden decision by the government to stop importing chemical and organic fertilizers took place as a result of a conspiracy by parliamentarian Ven. Rathana Thera, Ape Janabala Pakshaya (AJP) National Organizer Dr. Susantha Kodithuwakku said.

Addressing the media today, he said the central committee of the Ape Janabala Party had expelled parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana from his party membership.

The decision was taken while convicting Ratana Thera of four counts. A political conspiracy is going on in the country, and as a result, the country has become anarchic, Dr. Kodithuwakku said.

"Ven. Rathana earlier claimed that he would advise the President and the Agriculture Minister over the fertilizer issue. This is his agenda. His main purpose is to give the fertilizer production to his people and make a profit, " he said.

Rathana Thera's political agenda is to destabilize the country's politics while breaking the government at some point, he said.

Therefore, he is supporting the government's wrong decisions without any approval from the party, Dr. Kodithuwakku added. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)