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The Chief Sanghanayake (Dakshina Lankawa) of the Ramanna Sect, Ven. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera stressed that the Mahasangha and the Buddhists in Embilipitiya will not allow the government to implement the proposed project to cultivate 10000 acres of Ganja in Embilipitiya.
Addressing the ceremony to mark the appointment of Ven. Itthedemaliye Dhammairi as Chief Sanghanayake of Kolonna Korala, the prelate said the government is planning to cultivate Ganja under the pretext of economic development.
Ven. Sothitha pointed out that Embilipitiya is now a fast developing area, rich in physical resources and its present spiritual development was due to the efforts of the Mahasangha and the Buddhists, but the government is planning to bring disrepute to the area once again as a Ganja producing area.
“The government has other means to develop the economy. Pulmoddai mineral sand resources is one such entity where systematic exploitation and proper management of it would bring billions of rupees to the government and bridge the budget deficit. However, the government that left the benefits of tapping natural resources in the country to the private sector investors is now attempting to depend on Ganja cultivation.” Ven. Sobhitha said.
He further said Ganja cultivation would result in social and spiritual degradation instead of economic development. (Ajithlal Shanthaudaya)
Chryshan K Monday, 21 November 2022 10:20 AM
You'll do worse damage to the country under robes. Please stay away from politics.
@ishamiranda2011 Monday, 21 November 2022 10:31 AM
A new cultivation ? I thought whole area was famouse for doing that last so many decades.
Ane Hondai Monday, 21 November 2022 10:25 AM
This one want to pay only 32 rupee a kilowatt while we all pay much higher. He is having V8 Air Condition comfort, and the high status of it has gone to his head. He's not trying to stop export business from cultivating. The Theras as a whole have to be stopped from their long time defiling our culture through their religiosity.
Kamal de silva Monday, 21 November 2022 10:33 AM
Dear ven omalpe sobitha Do you think that we have a very deciplined and propsoerous society in this country under the guidance of Buddhist priests who preach fir hundreds of years. Don’t get involved in the economy or the politics please. Illegal cannabis and drugs are rampant in this country. Were you able to make people’s mind through your preaching so far. I doubt very much your venerable.
Navin Monday, 21 November 2022 10:49 AM
An irrelevant persons voice has been aired. The days of their control of the minds of the people are gone post the peoples Aragalaya. Suggest he confines himself to the boundaries of the place of worship.
Janaka Monday, 21 November 2022 10:56 AM
There is a market requirement for CBD oil in other parts of the world purely for medicine..
Gembo Ling Monday, 21 November 2022 10:59 AM
Rev Omalpe please read and study Israels cannabis for export case study. This is a medicinal herb. your idiotic fears are akin to banning matchboxes in Sri Lanka as we have a history of burning houses of opponents! Grow up be more educated.
Mati saadu Monday, 21 November 2022 11:03 AM
Sad to see a sadu talking so ignorantly on a matter which is not his bread and butter.
Dee Monday, 21 November 2022 11:09 AM
What do you want to grow? Betel leaves ?
TJ Monday, 21 November 2022 11:09 AM
It is very risky to permit lawless countries to cultivate marijuana. Under the guise of state-sponsored cultivation, the politically influential class will certainly creep into ganja cultivation for their personal benefit. The ultimate victims are going to the youth of this country.
Sandy Monday, 21 November 2022 11:09 AM
The only thing I want to ask is how many drug addicts has this monk saved ?.
Rasika Monday, 21 November 2022 11:18 AM
Very good move sir. This govt in slow pace in destroying ypung generations.
Aquarius Monday, 21 November 2022 11:32 AM
TJ is making a very sensible comment. Drug cultivation in the wrong hands in a lawless State, is a recipe for disaster.
DOT Monday, 21 November 2022 11:40 AM
Mind your neighborhood village Thanamalwila! Few mils away!
Punchi Monday, 21 November 2022 11:58 AM
How can the state find the money to fully subsidise our monks food, luxury accommodation, fuel, electricity bills, luxury vehicles and expenses on keeping companions without exploring new avenues of income like growing ganja.
AKP Monday, 21 November 2022 12:04 PM
Why can't these Senior Monks take actions against Business Monks who does more harm to the country?
Aquarius Monday, 21 November 2022 12:26 PM
The so called 'clean clergy' should stand up to their peers who are up to their necks in corruption and all kinds of unlawful activities. Unfortunately, because of the lifestyle of some, the genuine monks are tarnished with the same brush. This is not our 2500 years culture.
Roshan samarathunga Monday, 21 November 2022 12:30 PM
Well I don’t agree with venerable sobitha Thera . He must supply to his pupils to save cash for all the temples in the country
BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 21 November 2022 01:40 PM
So it is okay growing it anywhere else in Sri Lanka? What a idiotic Principle.
sunil Monday, 21 November 2022 01:50 PM
he should be arrested for obstructing govt. business plans
senerath Monday, 21 November 2022 01:51 PM
First must reduc eteh number of temples, far in excess of the requirement and too many monks living on freebies with nothing to do and involving in politics
KP Monday, 21 November 2022 09:25 PM
We will never forget how Sri Lanka lost the coal tender with a desperately needed six month grace period. Now there is no one coming forward to provide coal. Can this monk provide coal now?
umas Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:52 AM
Too many temples too many monks too much sex
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