Basil-Rathana Thera in 5 hour discussion

Thursday, 30 April 2015
Former economic development minister Basil Rohana Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody but spending a super holiday at the Colombo National Hospital’s merchant ward, and Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera,

dubbed ‘modern Kudapola Thera’ by president Maithripala Sirisena, had a closed door meeting for more than five hours on April 27, say CNH sources.

Getting himself admitted to the CNH’s merchant ward from Welikada prison by claiming to have a serious heart condition, Basil is thus discussing his political future and the accusations against him with the many politicians of various stature for hours who visit him, say the sources. On one hand, JHU leaders are demanding that the Rajapaksas be sent to the gallows, but on the other, they are deceiving the general public and having discussions with one of them. This is a clear indication of the double standards of the JHU leadership, said the person who revealed this to us.

When contacted, a senior JHU leader said Rathana Thera represents ‘Pivithuru Hetak’ and that the party has no responsibility over his political actions.