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UNP accuses NPP of following anti-Buddhist policy

UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardana yesterday accused the NPP government of vicariously pursuing an anti-Buddhist policy. The former Minister said so at a press conference called at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Flower Road Office to explain their position regarding the disrobing of Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara, General Secretary of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS). The ex-parliamentarian emphasised…

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