The Asgiriya Mahanayake Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera said that a statement will be made after the Asgiriya Maha Sangha Sabha convenes and conducts a proper study regarding the agreement to give 40% stake of the government owned shares in the Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi Power Plant to the U.S. company.
The Chief Prelate said the country is facing many challenges at this time and the country needs to move forward properly managing all these issues.
The Chief Prelate made these remarks when a group including the parliamentarians of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya yesterday (27) morning and received his blessings.
Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella, JC Alawathuwala, Mujibur Rahman, Rohana Bandara, Ajith P. Perera and others were also present at the event.
The group also presented a document to the Chief Prelate on the damage that would cause to the country by the sale of shares in the Yugadanavi Power Plant to an American company.
The Chief Prelate of Asgiriya said it is the role of the Opposition to direct the government to the right path by informing the people if any harm is done to the country and that he appreciates the steps taken to inform the people if any harm comes to the country by the relevant agreement.
He further stated that the Sangha Sabha will make a statement to the country after the discussions as there is no proper understanding of the content of the agreement other than the media coverage of the agreement.