Most Venerable Sobitha Thero passes away
Most Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha thero has passed away this morning at a hospital in Singapore – SL Mission in Singapore confirms.
SL mission in Singapore also says that steps have already been taken to send back remains of Sobitha Thero as soon as possible to Sri Lanka.
Earlier, President Maithripala Sirisena after having discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has decided for the government to bear the entire cost of medical treatment provided to Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Naga Vihara, Ven.Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero.
Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero, was flown to Singapore Hospital on Tuesday (03) night for further medical treatment on the instructions of President Maithripala Sirisena. President Sirisena, who personally looked into the illness of Venerable Thero, even during his state visit to Thailand had given instructions to take necessary measures for further treatment.
(Ada Derana)
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Good people die when they are most needed for our country , our heartfelt condolences to the Sri Lankan Buddhists and to we the people , may he be born again as a Sri Lankan
Sri-Lanka has lost yet another valuable son a true Patriot of the country who made a significant tireless successful effort for a regime change, I only hope that the president and prime minister will now get rid of the corrupt politicians which was one of the respected theroes objective when he wanted a regime change
may he rest in peace we all Sri-Lankan’s will miss such a true patriot and always be remembered for what he did to change the corrupt regime