President Maithripala Sirisena paid his last respects to the Maha Nayaka of Udarata Chapter of the Amarapura Snaga Sabha, Most Ven. Theripehe Somananda Thera today (Nov. 20) at the Sudharmarama Temple in Thalawathugoda.

The President also held discussions with the funeral committee regarding the cremation ceremony of the Somananda Thero.

Chief Minister of the Western Province Isuru Dewapriya also was present at this occasion.