Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders.

He made these remarks today (21) while attending the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a proposed Sanghavasa building, where monks reside and conduct religious teachings, at the Sri Vishuddharama Temple in Gamunupura, Tissamaharama.

During his address, Premadasa claimed that the country's entire temple system is currently facing neglect and structural deterioration.

He recalled that his late father, former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, established the Ministry of Buddhasasana and a dedicated fund to foster and protect Buddhism, as mandated by the Sri Lanka's Constitution.

He further noted t...