President Calls on Maha Sangha to Back National Anti-Drug Drive 🇱🇰

• President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday urged religious leaders, particularly the Maha Sangha, to support the Government’s national initiative to eliminate the drug menace. • Speaking at the 150th anniversary of the Peliyagoda Vidyalankara Pirivena, the President emphasized that the campaign requires collective, non-partisan action from all communities, stating the "spread of drugs has reached unimaginable levels." • He stressed the historic connection between the temple and the village, noting the Maha Sangha's guidance is vital for rebuilding social values and bringing an end to the crisis. • The President called for monks to actively participate, urging them to once again go "from house to house and village to village to guide the people." • The event was attended by high-profile figures, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.