Ravana Balaya launched its programme on July 15, starting in Polonnaruwa before visiting other parts of the eastern and north central provinces. In an ominous message, Ravana Balaya General Secretary Ittekande Saddhatissa Thera said they would ‘advise’ Christians to halt their activities, but, if they failed to take heed, would take firmer action. He said that the group decided to conduct a campaign after receiving complaints from Buddhist monks and others about evangelism by Christians.