Chandrika’s special statement calls for action on clergy misconduct (opens original article in a new tab)

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga called for urgent reforms to address clergy misconduct in Sri Lanka's Buddhism, citing incidents that have eroded public trust.

• Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga called for reforms to address clergy misconduct in Sri Lanka's Buddhism.
• She highlighted incidents including monks arrested for drug offenses and a sexual abuse allegation against a temple chief.
• Kumaratunga urged political leaders and religious institutions to take action and form a committee for reforms.