Over 50 persons, including the convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige, have been arrested for forcibly entering the Education Ministry in Battaramulla.
The Police stated that nearly 56 persons, including 30 student monks from the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, have been arrested.
The group staged a protest today and had entered the Education Ministry, demanding the reopening of the Buddhist and Pali University in Pitipana, Homagama.
The protesters also demanded action against the Police for using tear gas and water cannons to disperse their Sathyagraha held yesterday (22).
The protest comes after the Vice Chancellor of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Venerable (Prof) Neluwe Sumanawansa Thero announced today (23) that the university will be opened to first-year students only.
Venerable (Prof) Neluwe Sumanawansa Thero said that the university will be open to first-year students on the 27th of February 2023.
The Venerable Thero said, however, it was not possible to reopen the university for all students at once, and the Administrative Board has advised opening the university in phases. (NewsWire)