August 03, Colombo (LNW): Premasiri Rathnayake has been relieved of his duties as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs, a move reportedly sanctioned by a recent Cabinet action.
According to Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Gamagedara Dissanayake, the dismissal stems from Rathnayake’s purported inability to effectively carry out his assigned responsibilities.
Rathnayake, who assumed the post in January 2024, had faced growing criticism over the past several months, with various allegations previously surfacing regarding his conduct and administrative approach.
As part of the transitional process, Kasun Wellahewa has been named as Acting Commissioner with immediate effect.
