Monastic robes worn by Buddhist monks must always be treated with respect - Sajith

Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said laypeople do not have the right to remove the robes worn by Buddhist monks.

He also said monastic robes should always be treated with respect. The reports provided no further context about when or where he made the remarks, or what prompted them.

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