A group including President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chandrika Bandaranayake Kumaratunga called on the Chief Prelate of the Malwatta Chapter Most.Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Theroat the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

The Mahanayake of the Malwatta Chapter Most.Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thero   bestowed his blessings upon the new President and the Prime Minister.

A large number of devotees were present.

President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled  to address the nation on Sunday afternoon. (KH)