Kasun Wellahewa appointed Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs

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Kasun Wellahewa has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs with immediate effect.

According to the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry, the appointment follows the removal of Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs Premasiri Rathnayake from the position.

The Cabinet has decided to remove Rathnayake from his position as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs due to allegations that he failed to properly fulfil his duties.

The Buddhasasana and Religious Affairs Ministry accused the Commissioner General of not effectively carrying out the responsibilities of the Department of Buddhist Affairs.

Accordingly, the Ministry stated that the relevant charge sheet was submitted to the previous Cabinet, and the Cabinet therefore decided to remove him from his position.

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