Ease the burden on the people; Conduct elections on time, Mahanayake Theros tell President

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters in a letter to the President have called for measures to reduce the cost of living, minimize the burden on the people and introduce a proper policy-based mechanism to control social unrest.

The letter to the President was signed by the Mahanayake of Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Sect the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero, and the Mahanayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanaratana Thero.

The Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters noted that the government must act immediately to successfully face the economic challenges, minimize the cost of living and introduce a people-friendly policy to secure the lives of the public.

The Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters stressed that importance of all stakeholders to understand their duties and responsibilities in ensuring the country reaches economic stability.

The Mahanayake Thero also pointed out that protecting democracy means to establish the people's mandate via a free and fair election, and stressed that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure the Local Government Elections are held accordingly.