The Ashirwadapooja organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media was held under the patronage of President Sirisena and also invoked blessings to the people of the country.

Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Raja MahaVihara Ven. Dr. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangarakkitha Thero, Chief Sanghanayaka Thera of Gampaha, Ven. Kotuwila Vimalakiththi Nayaka Thera, the Chief incumbent of SriPada, Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera, Ven. Kotapola AmarakittiNayaka Thera, Ministers and MPs, foreign delegates and many others participated.

President MaithripalaSirisena became a member of the parliament (MP) on 15th February 1989.