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Chief prelates urge Presidential pardon for Ven. Gnanasara Thera on Vesak Poya day
Colombo, May 20 (Daily Mirror) - Recognising the efforts of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera in promoting national unity and social support, the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri, Ramanna Nikaya, and the Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha have appealed to the President to grant Ven. Gnanasara Thera a pardon on Vesak Poya day.
In a letter to the President, the Chief Prelates noted that Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera was sentenced to four years in prison on March 28, 2024, after being found guilty of causing discord during a media discussion about the Kooragala Rajamaha Vihara in 2016.
Ven. Gnanasara Thero has also taken steps to alert authorities about extremist activities in society.
His actions provided crucial support to state security forces, helping to prevent the spread of some extremist groups in Sri Lanka.
As a result, several potential extremist conflicts in Sri Lankan society were averted, they claimed.
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Comments - Chief prelates urge Presidential pardon for Ven. Gnanasara Thera on Vesak Poya day
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Mohamed Adham Monday, 20 May 2024 10:31 AM
These prelates who now ask for pardon, observed total silence when gnanasara was abusing other Religions in the strongest possible language. Give him a Medal , separately, for his intelligence reports on extremist elements, but, his punishment must stick. He is also a rabid racist Extremist himself. They never castigated or uttered a word during all this time. Shame on them.
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Siva Monday, 20 May 2024 10:41 AM
We hope the justice prevail in this country
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Raman (Clinton) Monday, 20 May 2024 03:04 PM
Now Hon. President Ranil Wickramasinghe is Extra Vigilant. He will not listen to Potuwa henchmen neither Chief Priests. He will stand for the righteousness then only he can win the next elections.
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Mahila Monday, 20 May 2024 10:41 AM
The same old story and SPIN!!?? GUY comes out; RESTARTS!!!???
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Mahila Monday, 20 May 2024 10:52 AM
Architect of 1 country, 1 Law, himsGnanasara Thero is the Architect and “Lead-man” of 1 country, 1 Law, Project, himself!!?? Being such cannot FLOUT "what he believes" and "wanted others to Follow"!!!??? Did the crime, then must DO THE TIME as per Judgement to correct it!!??? NO Pardon!!
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Nihal S Monday, 20 May 2024 10:56 AM
Noooo.
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Vipula Monday, 20 May 2024 11:04 AM
"His actions provided crucial support to state security forces, helping to prevent the spread of some extremist groups in Sri Lanka." Utter bullshit. He propagated ethnic extremism by his attempts to stir up radical elements in the majority against other ethnic groups and religious sects.
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Pala Monday, 20 May 2024 11:11 AM
If this is done it will under value the judicial system of this country
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N.Canags Tuesday, 21 May 2024 03:20 PM
There is little or no value in the present system as more than half the judges are political appointees without merit.
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Judicery is big talkers and tried to use law to make election happen Tuesday, 21 May 2024 04:48 PM
Law is used to punish the small timer. Judiciary is again out on the hunt to punish the weaker, while the stronger escape. After retirement, even the judges want benefits, and our society is known as one of the more corrupted in Asia, right next to India.
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Sugathapala Monday, 20 May 2024 11:16 AM
Are these people above the law?
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Sandy Monday, 20 May 2024 11:25 AM
When thera gave a warning about terrorists some people were eager to prove him wrong ,why why ?
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Hon. Sarneris Monday, 20 May 2024 03:24 PM
this guy had inside information about the plan by the evil family do the blasts. That was the reason why he was using it to fan religions strife in Lanka
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RF Monday, 20 May 2024 11:26 AM
Wow… promoting national unity… are these people deaf and blind?
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Trehan Munasinghe Monday, 20 May 2024 11:41 AM
Chief Prelates are showing their mindset in front of the people, asking for a convicted person to be pardoned. This is why as a Republic we must have a clear distinction between religion and state.
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Nasar Tuesday, 21 May 2024 05:14 AM
Very true
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Disciplinarian Monday, 20 May 2024 11:52 AM
Is this a game show ?
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Nimal Monday, 20 May 2024 11:55 AM
Don't see any problem in sending anyone to jail regardless of their status for wrong doings. But the problem in SL is that it is very very selective. What about the judgements already delivered on many people including serving Parliamentarians and even the current IGP? Why are they not in jail? Who is actually implementing the judgements and indeed these decisions. Isn't that a joke? Are we saying IGP is not guilty? Haven't seen even the opposition MPs raising such issues.
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Nimal Monday, 20 May 2024 12:15 PM
Here we go again. Religious and political interference in the nation's judicial system.
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A True Buddhist Monday, 20 May 2024 12:34 PM
It is surprising that Chief Prelates are canvassing for a Presidential pardon for someone who has been undermining national unity by his every action.
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MOIZ Monday, 20 May 2024 12:39 PM
Not at all. If this happens this thug would make it a habit to mock the judiciary. Let him complete the term.
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System Change Monday, 20 May 2024 12:41 PM
Why preferential treatment only for some by some? Why pressure authority/politicians using collective power and then blame them? Is system change possible with such poking and pressure tactics?
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Onlooker Monday, 20 May 2024 12:43 PM
What. Thera in promoting national unity and social support. Am I understanding these words right ?
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Mandayan Monday, 20 May 2024 12:54 PM
This time, with RW chances are less!
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DOT Monday, 20 May 2024 01:01 PM
One country One law!
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G.M. Perera - Kolanawa Monday, 20 May 2024 01:27 PM
Ven Galaboda Gnanasara should face the 4-year term punishment inside the cell never send him out Mr. President. If a ordinary man kept inside these chief Prelates will talk on behalf of him. Why they plead for this sinner, that is also wrong.
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D.J.D. Samarakoon - (Attorney-at-Law) Monday, 20 May 2024 01:30 PM
Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, we respect you for your honesty, but please don't ever support the nasty sinners it will spoil your good reputation.
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Hats off Sirs Monday, 20 May 2024 01:35 PM
Very timely Venerable Sirs, hope Ranil can do it who is after minority vote banks unfortunately.
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Disgusted Monday, 20 May 2024 02:09 PM
Oh no! Please don't!! He has to serve his term in prison. Don't ridicule the legal system any further by doing this!.
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The real Gune Monday, 20 May 2024 03:18 PM
Don’t. The chief prelate is not above the law.
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They believe they are above all others Tuesday, 21 May 2024 04:46 PM
Any who kneel and pay homage to Thera are indirectly elevating the Chief Prelates to be above our general society. The power of relgion has thoroughly corrupted the leaders or Chief Prelates.
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Does not reflect major opinion Monday, 20 May 2024 03:29 PM
These sites truly show are taken over by interested parties
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Nihal S Monday, 20 May 2024 04:07 PM
Is this the job of Mahanatake? Don't you have any thing to do that will benefit the society rather than trying to have a criminal released?
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Hon. Sarneris Monday, 20 May 2024 04:46 PM
Just in time for election. It's going to be racism on steroids.
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Sumo Monday, 20 May 2024 05:03 PM
Are these chief prelates mad, stupid or just plumb idiotic. This scum bag Gnanasara Ian a known racist xenophobic. He should remain where he is. Are these chief prelates condone his actions. If they do what does that make them?
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They are politically corrupt, not lacking intelligence Tuesday, 21 May 2024 04:44 PM
While most know Gnanasara is a wicked fellow, hopefully more will realise that all along that the Chief prelates were completely supportive of his racial tension raising. There are no good religious leaders in the this country all are politically corrupt.
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Conspiracy to trap Ranil? Monday, 20 May 2024 05:46 PM
If the President agree to the request, Ranil will antagonize the Minorities; If he does not agree, he will arouse the ire of majority. Either way Ranil will lose votes. Very cunning way of trapping Ranil, to make him lose by criminal minded politicians.
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Bernard Jayatilake Monday, 20 May 2024 06:17 PM
As long as the presidential pardo exists there is no justice or rule-of-law in this country but only a diluted judicial system and asking for presidential pardon can be construed as an offence and the power of pardoning convicts should be deleted to strengthen the judiciary.
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Anthony. R Monday, 20 May 2024 07:03 PM
No way,please do not ridicule the "Judiciary " deserves to serve the term in remand
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VJ Monday, 20 May 2024 09:10 PM
Mr. President, if you try to please everyone, you will definitely fail in your mission. Stand for what is right. There are many Gnanasaras out there.
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Andrew de Mel Monday, 20 May 2024 09:36 PM
What a joke!!! "Gnanasara's service towards national harmony". My foot. Will Ranil become the " biggest joker of all" ?
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Neil Tuesday, 21 May 2024 03:13 AM
Have these so called Mahanayakas gone nuts?. Gnanasara should be kept imprisoned for ever.
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Chief prelates talk defies santiy Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10:12 AM
In the days of Sri Lankan Kings, no one would care at all about the any of the Chief prelates of the day. They were nothings. Now these recently created Nikaya leaders want to run the country. Note they were against Aragalaya too, which was the first sign of their mad thinking.
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Kevin Tuesday, 21 May 2024 03:41 AM
Right in time for the election! Good move!
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Nasar Tuesday, 21 May 2024 05:17 AM
What is the point of having a law in the country if Mahanayake's can appeal to president and change the verdict. It is a utter mess and biggest joke. These type of things only happen in Sri Lanka not in any other world.
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Adwani Tuesday, 21 May 2024 07:52 AM
He is a Traitor who like Banda created issues with Tamil community, wanted to raise issues with Muslim community. Criminals like him who are still members of UN banned organization must be kept behind bars. To avoid another disaster. He also interfered in judicial proceedings at Magistrates Court when journalist disappearance case was going on.
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Terrence K Tuesday, 21 May 2024 08:37 AM
Maintain the same status quo like members of the Deaf. Dumb and Blind Association
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If SJB come to power fan boi Premadasa will do every bidding Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10:14 AM
The current desperadoes in power are bad enough. If SJB comes to power, they will make new laws preventing criticizing Chief Prelates as well. Other country criticising judicial decisions supported by free expression and laws. Here people are twisted to want to live in Appaya of their own makings.
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