Buddhist delegation prepares to visit prison to re-robe Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thero
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A delegation of 11 Buddhist monks, led by the Mahanayake of the Kotte Chapter of the Shyam Maha Nikaya, Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero, is preparing to visit prison to re-robe Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thero.
Gnanasara Thero is currently serving a sentence for contempt of court. Dhammalankara Thero asked the Commissioner General of Prisons to arrange a date and time for the re-robing, sending a copy to the Welikada Prison Superintendent.
This follows controversy after Gnanasara Thero was disrobed and brought to court the previous week, prompting the Ministry of Justice to introduce legal provisions allowing monks to appear in court wearing robes.
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How the story developed
- සිThe Prisons Department awaited instructions from the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs regarding the monk's re-robing.
- සිதPolice summoned Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera to provide a statement regarding his assault allegations.
- සිMinister Lalakantha denied government involvement in police actions or disruptions against the monks' protests.
- தThis storyA delegation of monks requested prison access to re-robe the imprisoned Gnanasara Thero.
