Law and Order Deputy Minister Nalin Bandara said he was saddened by the prison sentence imposed  on Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera. 

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters this morning, Bandara said the government was not in a position to interfere with the affairs of the judiciary. 

"So, there is nothing we can do than being sad over the decision," the Deputy Minister said.

He added that the judiciary gave its verdict without looking at the individual and only taking the offence into consideration. 

"That's how the goddess of justice operates. She is blind," he added.