Mahanayakes of all four chapters have sent a joint letter to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing their displeasure over the 'Kandy Night Races" - which is scheduled to take place in the city of Kandy on June 27, 28 and 29. 

The Mahanayakes also urge the President to take measures to stop the night races as the event would violate the 'sanctity' and the traditions of the area. 

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The Temple of Tooth relic - one of the most sacred places of worship for Buddhists  - is located within the same city.

Mahanayake of the Asgiriya chapter Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Thera, Mahanayake of the Amarapura Chapter Dawuldena Gnanissara Thera, Mahanayake of the Ramagngna chapter Napana Pemasiri Thera and Niyangoda Wijithasiri Thera of the Malwatte chapter have signed the letter. 

The President has still not responded officially to the letter sent by the Mahanayakes.