The Ruwanweli Chaityaramadhikari Etela Paravuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero has advised Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to act according to Buddhist traditions.
This was when the Prime Minister met him during her recent visit to Anuradhapura.
“It is true that your ministry works according to the rules and regulations. But we have a Buddhist tradition, so think about them while working,” the Thero requested the Prime Minister.
After the term of office ended, of the Venerable Ruwanweli Chaityaramadikariya Etela Paravuwewe Gnanathilaka, the President appointed of Venerable Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero, to the above post. However, Sumanasiri Thero resigned from the post within a week, saying that his appointment could cause a schism in the Sangha.