Balangoda Kassapa Thera Says False Claims Are Being Spread to Disrupt Satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park

The satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo is continuing amid heavy rain, with Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera alleging that various groups are spreading false information in an attempt to disrupt the protest.

Speaking at the site, the monk rejected reports that tents had been removed, explaining that arrangements had instead been made to clean the area. He maintained that the protest site was being kept clean and orderly.

The satyagraha continued despite heavy rainfall, with footage from the location showing the ongoing activities.

Monk Raises Concerns Over Disruptions

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera alleged that certain groups were sending individuals to the location to create disturbances and undermine the protest.

He also referred to an incident on the previous night involving a person who had allegedly brought a knife to the site and caused a disturbance.

The monk said political figures were not exerting pressure on the protesters and maintained that visitors and tourists coming to the park were not being obstructed by those participating in the satyagraha.

Public Invited to Observe Sil

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera also invited members of the public to visit the location on the next Poya Day to observe sil, a Buddhist religious practice involving the observance of moral precepts.

The protest is continuing at Viharamahadevi Park despite the adverse weather conditions.

The allegations regarding attempts to disrupt the satyagraha and the reported knife-related incident were made by the monk. Independent confirmation of these claims was not included in the information provided.