Athuraliye Rathana Thero expelled from ‘Ape Janabala’ Party
Posted by Editor on October 16, 2021 - 9:48 am

Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero, member of ‘Ape Janabala’ Party (Our Power of People Party), has been expelled from the party.
Election Commission Chairman, Nimal G. Punchihewa said he was informed of the matter in writing by the General Secretary of the party.
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So, will this Thera be deported to the Andaman Islands?
Nov the venerable Thera is saying that the manner he was expelled is illegal and he his filing a law suit against it. Sure, this will save ‘Buddha-sasana”.