Athuraliye Rathana thera begins fast

Parliamentarian Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thera has begun a fast unto death campaign opposite the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Rathana Thera reportedly began the fast, demanding the removal of Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, Governor of the Eastern Province M L A M Hizbullah and Western Province Governor Azath Salley, who are facing charges of aiding and abetting extremist activity from their respective posts.

The Thera commenced the fast unto death, as a favourable response was not received despite granting the President a 24 hour period to dismiss the trio.