The claim
After meeting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Maha Sangha issued a statement saying they had misunderstood the issue, that the President had explained civil and criminal law to them, and that they blessed him.
Original review summary
The review found no evidence that the Maha Sangha issued the claimed statement or said they had misunderstood the issue. It reports that the President explained prison regulations and that the monks expressed gratitude and blessings for efforts to find quick solutions.[S1]
Additional context
The meeting took place on 8 October 2026 and discussed the removal of Gnanasara Thero’s robes in prison. The review says the President explained prison regulations, not civil and criminal law. [S1]
A monk who attended the meeting told the review that no statement was issued afterward and that the circulating post was false. [S1]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026