The above news based on a letter written by Paffarel to the EC published and circulated in the media on or around 09.08.2024 is completely false.
This year, the 30th annual Maha Satyaya Kriya and Adhisthana Pooja was held at the Kataragama Kirivehera to protect the country and the people. It is always performed at this time of the year.
During those three decades, respected Mahasangha , national organizations, academics, national movements, and religious organizations participate in this event either invited or uninvited as this is open to public.
It is neither to bless the Prime Minister or any political authority or any person, but for the blessing of the entire country, this Adhisthana Pooja and satyakriya was not and will not be used for any narrow purpose, and many people participate in it voluntarily.
This religious event continued not only until the separatist terrorism was defeated and won, but also to bless the war heroes of the country as well as for the wellbeing of the countrymen.
Referring to the misleading letter sent to the Election Commissioner by the Paffarel Organization, we wish to categorically state neither the , the Prime Minister’s Office nor the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, issued any instruction for any official to participate in this and wish to affirm that no official has participated.
Appreciate if you correct the false news you have published.
Prime Minister’s Media