Monks brave heavy rains to press for Gnanasara Thera’s release
… stage sit-in protest near Presidential Secretariat by Nishan S. Priyantha Buddhist monks who marched to Colombo demanding the release of imprisoned Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera continued their sit-in protest outside the Presidential Secretariat yesterday, as discussions between their representatives and Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake were underway. The protesting…
Buddhist monks, emboldened by heavy rain, ventured to Colombo to advocate for the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera. The Nishan S. Priyantha-led monks continued their sit-in protest outside the Presidential Secretariat, awaiting a positive response from authorities regarding their demand. Discussions had commenced between the monks' representatives and Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake while this report was being prepared.
The six-day "Nidahase Pada Yathra" (Freedom March) embarked from Kandy on October 10, concluding in Colombo via Kadawatha, Kiribathgoda, Peliyagoda, Maligawatta, and Maradana. The march concluded at Galle Face. Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera called for immediate government action to secure Gnanasara Thera's freedom, stressing their determination to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at any convenient location.
He warned that if their peaceful requests remained unheeded, the monks would explore alternative methods to convey their demands. A strong police presence guarded the Presidential Secretariat and surrounding roads, with Galle Road near the Secretariat temporarily closed to traffic.
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