CaFFE condemns attempt to intimidate Rathana Thero’s temple

Campaign for Free and Fair Elections  (CaFFE) has strongly condemned the alleged attempt to intimidate Jathika Hela Urumaya’s (JHU) Ven. Aturaliye Rathana Thero’s temple, this morning. 

It has been reported that an unidentified group have gathered near  Rathana Thera’s temple in Gothami Road, Rajagiriya. Police have dispatched a number of mobile units to the site to provide security.

JHU’s Ven. Wattahene Vijitha Thero said that UPFA Urban Councilors had organized a group of supporters to surround the temple. 

Rathana Thera was one of the leading figures attempting to field a common opposition candidate for the coming presidential election and in recent weeks has emerged as one of the most important and impactful critic of the government.

CaFFE says “we urge the law enforcement authorities to take immediate action to assure the safety of opposition party leaders and supporters,”