Srilanka, Oct. 12 -- Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has alleged that a conspiracy is underway to imprison patriotic Sinhala leaders amid what he described as a malicious campaign targeting the Maha Sangha.



He made these remarks while addressing a national conference held in Colombo this afternoon (12), focusing on the responsibility to safeguard and foster the Buddha Sasana and protect Sinhala Buddhist heritage.



Organised by the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, the event was attended by members of the Maha Sangha, politicians and representatives of several other groups.



Speaking at the event, Silva claimed that the sentence imposed on Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was unlawful, stating that the Magistrate had w...