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flag Buddhist monks in Colombo protest for greater state control of Buddhism, urging policy changes and exclusion of non-Buddhists from leadership.

flag Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, held a peaceful protest on February 20, 2026, demanding greater government influence for Buddhism, the state religion, citing alleged disrespect and lack of consultation. flag They urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to base national values on Buddhist principles, exclude non-Buddhists from top leadership, integrate Buddhist teachings into schools, and protect religious sites. flag The demonstration reflects ongoing tensions between religious leaders and the state over the role of Buddhism in governance, amid constitutional obligations to promote the religion while respecting other faiths. flag No violence was reported.

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