Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi,—To ask the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,— (1)
(a) Is he aware that —
(i) the 76-acre land which had belonged to Mr. Don Simon Wijewickrama Samarakoon named ‘Regidale Estate’ located in Kahapola remained under the Public Trustee;
(ii) a replica of the Shakya Kingdom was constructed in a portion of the land concerned under the instructions of the then Prime Minister and declared open by the then President on 11.05.2017; and
(iii) its inauguration plaque depicts the caption “A UNIQUE GIFT TO BUDDHIST PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD”?
(b) Will he inform this House of the —
(i) total amount of money spent on the aforementioned construction; and
(ii) present status of the construction?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2025-03-04
Asked by
Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi, M.P.
Ministry
Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
The answer is given in sinhala language.
Answered Date
2025-03-04
Answered by
Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, M.P.
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