The convener of the National Patriotic Movement, Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera, has accused the Jathika Hela Urumaya of damaging the image of the bhikku community.
Ven. Gunawansa thera said the JHU monks should bear the responsibility of causing damage to the bhikku community.
"When the JHU first started, I announced that it would end up in chaos, and this has now been proved," the thera said.
He also accused the JHU of using Buddhist flags, the great Bo Tree and Buddhist terminology in their political campaigns.
