Mr. Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the opposition, said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya paid the electricity bill of 41 lakh rupees in the Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara, where the electricity has been cut.
Also, the leader of the opposition has also announced that his party will pay the electricity bill for the upcoming processions, as he promised to the chief incumbent.
With the government’s move to increase the electricity bill, a huge electricity bill has been issued to the historic Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya.
Due to the inability to pay the high amount, the electricity board had recently taken steps to cut the electricity in the temple.
Due to this, foreigners who visited there could also be seen travelling there with small fire torches.
Below is the statement issued by the Leader of the Opposition.
