Buddhist monks have raised concerns over a parliamentary bill which they claim attempts to control and restricts monks, reports Colombo Gazettte.
The National Bhikku Front said the Theravadi Bhikkku Kathikawath bill had been presented in parliament without consulting the Buddhist clergy.
The NBF accused the government of using the bill to divert attention from issues and control monks.
Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaksa came out in support of the monks, stating that the bill should be discussed and approved by the Bhikku community before a draft bill was tabled at parliament to limit the influence of Buddhist monks.
The National Bhikku Front said the Theravadi Bhikkku Kathikawath bill had been presented in parliament without consulting the Buddhist clergy.
The NBF accused the government of using the bill to divert attention from issues and control monks.
Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaksa came out in support of the monks, stating that the bill should be discussed and approved by the Bhikku community before a draft bill was tabled at parliament to limit the influence of Buddhist monks.