A leading Sri Lankan monk says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was advised not to import fuel ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election.
Ven. Dodampahala Rahula Thera made the remarks while addressing the media yesterday (24 Mar).
“We told the President not to open letters of credit (LC) to import fuel at the time. However, he said it was essential to open LCs for three months to import sufficient fuel for 06 months,” Ven. Rahula Thera revealed.
Ven. Dodampahala Rahula Thera said that Wickremesinghe was not open to the suggestion at the time, and had assured no decision would be taken to negatively affect the public.
The monk made these comments during a religious event to bless the former President on the occasion of his birthday, with the participation of several UNP and SJB members.
Ven. Rahula Thera also said that temples have been left without politicians. “Who will we call today? For every funeral or wedding, politicians are required. That is the culture of this country,” the Thera said, adding that former President Wickremesinghe has always worked to protect the foremost position afforded to Buddhism in Sri Lanka. (Newswire)