No Buddhist monk should be given nomination for the upcoming general election or any other election in the future, Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya Chief Incumbent Walawahengunawewe Dhammaratana Thera said yesterday.

The Thera said he requested President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and leaders of other political parties not to appoint Buddhist monks to the parliament from the national list either.

The Thera told a news conference held at the Temple that President Rajapaksa was elected by the majority with the belief that he would protect the country, nationality and the religion and added, he expected that the President would carry out his duties in keeping the confidence. (Athula Bandara)