Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that parties seeking clarification on the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred Area Development Plan may raise their concerns directly with the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, who chairs the committee responsible for overseeing the initiative.

Minister Jayatissa made these remarks at the weekly Cabinet media briefing today (10), in response to questions regarding the ongoing satyagraha at the Anuradhapura Sacred Area, led by Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera and several others.

Minister Jayatissa explained that a 32-member Presidential Advisory Committee had been appointed to oversee the decision-making process relating to the development plan.

He identified the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, Most Venerable Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero, and Presidential Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi as the committee's chairpersons.

The Minister further stated that individuals or groups with reservations regarding the proposed development could seek clarification through discussions with the senior Buddhist clergy, including the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi and the Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.

Meanwhile, Minister Jayatissa disclosed that the Anuradhapura Police had submitted a new B-report to the court concerning the protesters' continued occupation of the site in alleged violation of an existing court order.

He added that five individuals had been directed to appear before court on November 20 in connection with the matter.

Referring to the medical reports of an individual arrested in relation to the incident, the Minister stated that the reports had indicated the use of heroin and cannabis.

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa also stated that discussions regarding an alternative location could be considered once the ongoing protest was brought to an end.