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
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Answered Date
2025-03-04
Answered by
Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, M.P.
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