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Protests and pardon disputes over Gnanasara Thera's prison

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Latest: Colombo Court Refuses to Amend Order Against Buddhist Monks' Protest

Following his arrest on October 3, 2026, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, has been remanded to serve the remaining five years and five months of a contempt of court sentence.

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Sri Lanka monk attire and prison regulation controversy

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Latest: Sri Lanka proposes new prison rules for religious clergy attire

A controversy emerged in Sri Lanka regarding the treatment of imprisoned monk Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, specifically concerning his attire. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns after reports ind

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