Kiriella says criticism was directed at Govt, not minorities
SJB senior politician Lakshman Kiriella on Friday defended his remarks made during a meeting with the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, insisting that his criticism was directed at the Government and not at minority communities. Kiriella came under fire following reports that he had accused the Government of seeking to win the support of […]
SJB senior politician Lakshman Kiriella has defended his recent remarks, stating that his criticism was directed at the Government, not minority communities. Kiriella's comments came under scrutiny following reports alleging he had accused the Government of attempting to win the support of minority communities via its handling of the case involving Ven.
Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera. In a media briefing, Kiriella clarified that his remarks were aimed at the Government's actions, not the minority communities themselves. He further asserted that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has the power to grant a presidential pardon to Ven. Gnanasara Thera without the need for new legislation.
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