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SJB calls for probe into Namal Kumara’s latest claim
‘Karuna was given Rs. 150 mn to kill Bathiudeen’
By Saman Indrajith
Kurunegala District SJB MP Nalina Bandara Jayamaha told Parliament yesterday (23) that a new video containing controversial issues had been released on Sunday by Namal Kumara, who describes himself as the directors (operations) of an anti-corruption outfit. During the yahapalana government, he alleged that there was a conspiracy to assassinate former President Maithripala Sirisena.
MP Bandara said, participating in the third reading debate on the budget: “This video contains a serious allegation that a Rs 150 million contract had been given to Karuna Amman to kill Minister Rishad Bathiudeen. Karuna Amman is on the government side. He is also a senior advisor to the Prime Minister, so this matter should be investigated.
“Now you have all the power. You must ensure that all those named in the video are arrested. Namal Kumara once mentioned a person by the name of Thushara Peiris, who is said to be in Paris. Why cannot the government bring Thushara Peiris here and conduct an investigation. Last time soon before Zahran’s Easter Sunday attacks, there had been several exposes by Namal Kumara. There were similar tapes and statements. Then the Easter attack came, which helped this government to come to power. The government promised to arrest all responsible for the Easter attacks, but so far nobody has been taken into custody. Zahran’s wife testified before the presidential commission in camera. Nobody knows what she really said there. If something happens to her no one knows the truth. Similarly, Zara who aided and abetted the terrorists, has fled to India. Why cannot the government have her extradited?”
NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala who was appointed the 22nd Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, on 21st November has resigned from his position today [13], in the wake of the controversy surrounding his educational qualifications.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially appointed members to the Port City Economic Commission.
Accordingly Harsha Amarasekera, President’s Counsel, has been appointed as the Chairman while Damien Amal Cabraal, Mohan Ray Abeywardena, Sanjaya Kulatunga, and Dr. Harsha Subasinghe were appointed as members of the Port City Economic Commission
The official letters of appointment were handed over to the members by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (13).
“We will not allow the trust the people have placed in us to be undermined in any way,” stated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting with the heads of state media today (13).
He further emphasised, “Regardless of their status in government, if mistakes are made, we will not hesitate to take appropriate action.”
The President further explained:
“For more than seven decades, the people of this nation have built and dismantled various governments. For the first time, we stand with a profound understanding of the historic mandate entrusted to us and the National People’s Power on two occasions.
The people placed their faith in the National People’s Power (NPP) government, hoping for a standardised and stable country. We will not tarnish that extraordinary trust, even by the slightest misconduct.
Simply put, our government is not here to shield anyone who errs, for any reason. Be it within the broader framework of the country or within our administration, anyone found guilty of wrongdoing will face consequences. We will not hesitate to act decisively and at the right time. In essence, our government will not shield anyone who makes a mistake, regardless of the reason. Whether the mistake occurs within the country or at any level within our government, we will not hesitate to take decisive action. Every necessary step will be taken at the appropriate time without delay.”
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the trust placed in them by the people, who have endured decades of deception. He pledged to work tirelessly to build a better nation.
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, Director-General of Government Information, Harsha Bandara, and the heads of state media were present at the meeting.
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