Ven. Sobhitha’s satyagraha today – In support of 19 A
Posted by Editor on April 27, 2015 - 8:35 am
The Convener of the National Movement for Social Justice, Ven. Maduluwawe Sobhitha Thera will commence a satyagraha today at the Independence Square demanding political parties to pass the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
The Thera and representatives of civil society groups will hold a press briefing opposite Dr. N.M. Perera statue at 9 a.m. today. Then they will leave to the Independent Square and commence a Satyagraha until the 19th Amendment to the Constitution is passed. If the 19th Amendment is not passed the Thera will conduct a continuous Satyagraha.
Ven. Sobitha Thera requested all MPs to support the 19th Amendment to the Constitution to strengthen democracy of Sri Lanka.
(Ceylon Today)
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Harming one’s life including self like making various demands is against Buddhist teachings.
bold steps taken by the ven.athi pujya.sobitha thera.if i would be in srilanka defenetly i join the team.
god bless.
Well done n I agree with awhile.