People should understand those who are trying to come out from politics covering Buddhism and make their declaration the General Secretary of United National Party, Education Minister Mr. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam stated.
The Minister stated above as answers for several questions asked by a media person after United National Party bala mandala meeting at Kuliyapitiya.
The Minister said no other government took action for the upliftmant of Buddhists and Buddhist culture like present government “when I was in charge of Central Cultural Fund rupees 5 million was given to 1500 temples. Specially commenced Anuradhapura Maha Vihara reforms. Millions of amount was spent from Ruwanweli Maha Vihara sand paving to Digawapi reforms. Million 75 – 80 rupees was allocated only for Digawapi reforms. After Presidential candidate Mr. Sajith Premadasa took over that Fund has done a lot for temples and viharas. Also has spent millions of amount from Priministers Economic Affairs Ministry. No other government in history has done this much of work for the upliftment of Buddhism and reconstruction of temples” also stated.
