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Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state
Hundreds of monks demand government to base policies on Buddhism; over 70% of Sri Lanka’s population is Buddhist, officials said.
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Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Hundreds of Buddhist monks rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka on Friday to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state. The protest passed without any reported violence. The constitution of the island nation of around 22 million people states that Buddhism is the state religion, though freedom of religion is protected by …
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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