Sajith: Ashoka Chakra replaces Dharmachakra in Buddhism textbook
Posted on January 11th, 2026

Courtesy The Island

Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday told Parliament that the Buddhism textbook contained a serious error,” citing the use of the Ashoka Chakra instead of the Dharmachakra.

He said the Dharmachakra depicted in the book differs from the one featured in the state symbol and called on the Education Minister to correct the mistake.

Responding, Education Minister and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the Dharmachakra used in the textbook had been approved by the Ministry of Buddhist Affairs. She added that the advisory board on Buddhism had also endorsed it.

The Premier further noted that during her recent visit, Mahanayake Theras confirmed that the Dharmachakra in the textbook was the officially approved version.

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