Rathana Thera Vows To Create Strong Public Opinion To Form Patriotic Government: Also Promises To Take Over Shariah University

UNP Natioal List Parliamentarian Athuraliye Rathana Thera said he would create a strong public opinion for a oatriotic government in the country.

Addressing a press briefing in Rajagiriya, Rathana Thera said the current governent was an 'impotent one' that would only last for a few more months.

Under the new government, Rathana Thera said, the institution referred to as the Shariah University, would be taken over by the government.

However, Speaking in the Eastern province, former Governor M.L.A.M. Hizbullah said the "university" would reopen on january 03 and there was no provision for the government to take over the institution.