The Deputy Registrars of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended the government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, for its efforts to rebuild the lives of affected communities and restore the country following the recent disaster, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.
Their remarks were made during a meeting with the President at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11). Those in attendance included Rajakiya Panditha Darshanapath Venerable Mahawela Rathanapala Thero, Deputy Registrar of the Malwathu Maha Viharaya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya; Ven. Dr. Muruddeniye Dhammarathana Thero, Deputy Registrar of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya and Chief Incumbent of the historic Badulu Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya; and Nilanga Dela, the Diyawadana Nilame of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa.
Discussions centred on relief and resettlement activities for communities in the Kandy district impacted by the disaster, the PMD said.
During the meeting, the Diyawadana Nilame highlighted the important role the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic can play in supporting resettlement efforts. In line with this commitment, the Sri Dalada Maligawa also made a financial contribution to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.
Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, was also present at the meeting.
