Politicians pulling Ranil’s leg: Mihintale Chief Incumbent

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara Ven Walawahenunawewe Dhammarathana Thera said a large group of politicians were obstructing the plans of President Ranil Wickeremesinghe and pulling him by his leg.

Addressing a ceremony at the temple to mark World Children’s day, Ven. Thera said he always highlighted the predicament of the people without praising corrupt politicians and that a conspiracy was being hatched to assassinate him but he was not scared of death.

“ Several politicians in the area are attempting to open liquor shops and slaughter houses in Mihintale town, but I have foiled their plans. Political stooges are carrying out a propaganda against me through social media. They have said 'this man in robes should be destroyed.' However, I am not scared of death," he said. 

The Thera further said more than 30 tourist hotels in Mihintale were owned by ministers and MPs.(B.G.Chaturanga)