Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Attorney Sagara Kariyawasam has requested Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa to intervene in securing two urgent parliamentary debates on alleged acts of violence targeting the Buddhasasana and Buddhist monks, as well as the sudden transfers of judges.

In a letter addressed to the Opposition Leader today (08), Kariyawasam highlighted concerns over what the party described as an increase in violent and derogatory acts directed at the Buddhasasana and members of the Buddhist clergy in recent times.

The letter raises concerns regarding the State's constitutional obligation to protect and foster the Buddhasasana, the conduct of certain law enforceme...