The fast commenced by MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero is continuing for a third consecutive day.
Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero paid homage to the sacred temple of the tooth relic before beginning his fast.
The Thero demands the removal of certain individuals holding positions in government.
Several politicians, as well as a team of doctors from the Kandy hospital, arrived to check up on the health condition of the Thero.