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The ministry’s clarification addresses prior reports suggesting that the monk was set to appear before the court wearing his robe pursuant to revised prison guidelines. The confirmation puts an end to speculation surrounding his scheduled appearance.
Key Developments
- Court Directive: The court communicated that producing Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera before the bench on October 23 is unnecessary.
- Official Notification: Professor Ven. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, Anunayake of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha, confirmed that the Ministry of Buddhasasana formally conveyed the court’s position to Most Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thera.
- Government Response: Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana Gamagedara Dissanayake confirmed that prompt steps were taken to inform the Mahanayake Thera immediately following the court’s notice.
Addressing the development, Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake reiterated that the outreach to Most Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thera was initiated to maintain direct and transparent coordination with the Sangha Sabha after the judicial decision confirmed the monk’s presence would not be needed.