
Galanagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero
Galanagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero is a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (Buddhist Power Force), an organization that advocates for the rights of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. He is known for his outspoken views on national and religious issues, often stirring controversy with his rhetoric. In recent news, he was mentioned regarding a Supreme Court ruling that annulled a presidential pardon he received in 2019, which may result in him serving additional time in prison.
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Galanagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was previously pardoned by former President Maithripala Sirisena in 2019.
ඥානසාර හිමි යළි හිරේට? - Lankadeepa Onlineලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa)·
Sri Lanka· 2026-09-12



