We face the repercussion of handing over the country to politicians: Prelate

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What we are experiencing now is the consequence of handing over everything in the country to politicians, the Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera said.

"We have never heard of an era where the people of our country are suffering as much as they do these days," he lamented.

He told the media yesterday that the people of the country did not rule the country, but only two parties. The people do not have sovereignty, he said.

"Now I am hearing several opinions being discussed about the issues in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of the country.
"The Government should not do that. It will be creating more national problems at a time when people are worried over their next meals," he said.

“Political parties are pre-occupied with issues in the North and East, but the people of the country are not,” he said.

“The Constitution says that it shall give the foremost place to Buddhism while protecting and nurturing it, and it shall be the duty of the State to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana. But it has not mentioned a proper definition of how to protect and foster Buddha Sasana. That means the Constitution has misled us."

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana was present at the event. Ven. Gunawansa Thera said The foreigners used to visit Sri Lanka to admire our culture, ancient temples, and many other sights. The Government was nurtured by the revenue from foreign tourists because of the cultural monuments in the country. But the Government has forgotten that."

“We are unable to switch on the lights due to the recent increase in the electricity tariff. Do not attempt to do anything to force us to come to the streets," Ven. Gunawansa Thera cautioned.

"I've heard some Ministers speak arrogantly. Those are not the people who go to temples or are devout. There are some people and monks who always favoured in this country. As we used to say, we lose all the time. As monks, we don't mind losing, but we want to remind this Government not to work in a way to undermine Buddhism," he added. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

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Comments - 14

Sunil Tuesday, 27 December 2022 10:08 AM

What the honourable prelate says is absolutely true. Politicians have ruined this country. The guys who ruled the country for the last three years were, by far, the worst offenders

Man Tuesday, 27 December 2022 10:37 AM

Totally absurd, after supporting Rajapakshas and advocating for Hitler rule. Some, lunacy indeed. This monk cannot emulate or on par with monks like Venerable Wariyapola Sri Sumangala, Venerable Migeththuwaththe Gunananda, Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha, etc. theras. In fact, he is also a failed monk with Rajapakshas, together.

BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 27 December 2022 10:42 AM

When the war was on, none of you Buddhist Priests had the Buddhism to raise your hand and stop the indiscriminate killings of Tamils in the north

L.A. Buddhadasa Tuesday, 27 December 2022 01:22 PM

If the elected politicians are bad, who advised the voters to vote for crooks? Go look in the mirror, hamuduruwane. And, if you are a true Buddhist, why do you need a Benz to go to a banana preaching?

Mahila Tuesday, 27 December 2022 08:30 PM

Very True!! The voters were badly advised by people in whom the people trust and have absolute faith!!?

Mahendra Fernando Tuesday, 27 December 2022 01:49 PM

Maybe the Sangha should do its bit without running after politicians

Nanda Tuesday, 27 December 2022 02:10 PM

You all are responsible for the ethnic disharmony. First admit that

Vibz Tuesday, 27 December 2022 02:37 PM

Absolutely correct, sri lanka should be ruled by buddhists monks

Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 27 December 2022 05:40 PM

You are a politician too. You were in the forefront of the recent Aragalaya which only resulted in bringing RW into power without mandate. Now you guys including your beloved friend Cardinal are very quite. Now we suspect if you guys were genuinely interested in the welfare of people.

Jega Tuesday, 27 December 2022 05:41 PM

All these stories are because he is unable to pay for the current consumed for their ACs and overnight lighting in the temple when the ordinary man is even unable to pay for a single bulb he is burning at his house.

Dee Tuesday, 27 December 2022 06:46 PM

So what do you expect? Handover the rule to the chapter prelates? What are you getting at? Going back to the Anuradhapura era!

Ranil Tuesday, 27 December 2022 09:24 PM

Is our constitution fair to give Buddhism the foremost place and the exclusive right over every other religion, thereby being discriminatory at every level to other races in favour of Buddhism? Is this what the Lord Buddha preached?

Asoka Seneviratne Tuesday, 27 December 2022 11:46 PM

Dear Venerable Yes! Politicians have ruined the country and they do continue to do so. As a responsible group of people, what Maha Sanga has done to change the process? As usual, you are just talking about popularity while people are struggling for the net meal. It is an utter shame indeed. Pls kindly act along your words

Buddhist Thursday, 29 December 2022 03:53 AM

Why should be contribute in general for your comfort. You are worried about your air conditioning in temple not the basic lighting. No choice but user got to pay whether or not a place of worship, hut or Game Kade, no exceptions. No choice you better pay or run the risk of disconnecting.

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