Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kandy this morning (23) to pay homage to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and obtain their blessings.

During the visit, the former president called on the Mahanayaka of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero, followed by a visit to the Mahanayaka of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero.

It is reported that during these audiences, Wickremesinghe held discussions with the Maha Nayaka Theros regarding the current political situation in the country.

Following the discussions, when journalists attempted to question him regarding political matters, Wickremesinghe briefly responded to their q...