Accusations fly during showdown between Senasinghe, JO members

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State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe was involved in a showdown with joint opposition MPs D V Chanaka and Namal Rajapaksa yesterday when the two MPs informed Parliament that Mr. Senasinghe has had more than 54 conversations with Perpetual Treasuries Limited owner Arjun Aloysius.

A heated argument followed after Senasinghe started making allegations against the MPs. “Malli do not shout as I have appeared for your father and got him cleared when he was involved in a case involving some ships," Senasinghe said.

At this point MP Namal Rajapaksa inquired about the contents of the conversation that took place between the State Minister and Aloysius, which elicited a retort from Senasinghe about the validity of legal training obtained by MP Rajapaksa. “I challenge you to answer this question. Everyone knows how you sat for law examinations,” he said.

Coming up with more allegations, Senasinghe brought up the subject of the Thajudeen killing. Undeterred, MP Rajapaksa challenged him to name the person who killed the former National rugby player. State Minister Senasinghe relented and refused to do so.

Later, Senasinghe told journalists that he is prepared to face any probe as he had nothing to be afraid. “I have nothing to be afraid of as I have not done anything wrong,” he said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardene)

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Comments - 25

nick Friday, 17 November 2017 06:53 AM

ubala okkome pattepal horu if u have heart leave the mp post for robbing public fund & try to be a good citizen anyway its just a dream via DM Android App

jan Friday, 17 November 2017 11:12 AM

Agree, he is a smooth talking crook that thinks he can hoodwink everyone.

Anja Friday, 17 November 2017 07:20 AM

Thief via DM Android App

citizen srilanka Friday, 17 November 2017 07:27 AM

With what transpired at the Bond commission I am so devastated to see that even the politicos whom we believed to be honest are dis honestSo sad for our country. Zimbabwe is luckier than us

More Friday, 17 November 2017 07:45 AM

These conversation shows both parties have corrupted or wrong doings.

Missaka Friday, 17 November 2017 07:55 AM

Sujeewa and A.P Perera are two big talkative in Yehapalana goverment but their conduct are otherwise.

Perumal Friday, 17 November 2017 08:15 AM

When the robbers quarrel it is real entertainment but at our own expense.

Citizen Friday, 17 November 2017 08:19 AM

The cat is out of the bag

LAL PERERA Friday, 17 November 2017 09:41 AM

Hi Boys and GirlsNext Year at this timedo not expect anything to have happenedon this and similar accounts.LAL

Dhammika Friday, 17 November 2017 10:35 AM

SAD , Many thought you , Sujeewa Senasinghe was honest , but now proved we were WRONG .

Casanova Friday, 17 November 2017 12:31 PM

Dhammika, have you just come from overseas? Name a Sri Lankan Lawyer who is honest?

ceylon Friday, 17 November 2017 10:45 AM

any one can talk with any one.whsts this talking nonscense. via DM Android App

Gayan Friday, 17 November 2017 11:18 AM

The worst crooks are the ones who pretend to fight for justice like Sujeewa.

Lankika Friday, 17 November 2017 11:35 AM

Hon Minister Sujiwa called M Arjun Aloysius just to find writing materiel for his book " Bandumkara Andaraya!" noting else.

Mohamed Friday, 17 November 2017 12:35 PM

Gentlemen, If you are right, there is no need to be angry, if you are wrong, you have no right to be angry.Patience with others is Respect,Patience with self is Confidence. May the God bless this country, Amen.

ceylon Friday, 17 November 2017 02:31 PM

why waiting this so long.arrest the thajudeen killersthen namal in jail.arrest the trillions who stolethen mahindagotabasil in jail. via DM Android App

Nalin Friday, 17 November 2017 03:04 PM

It was pathetic to see and hear Sujeewa avoiding answering as to what he discussed with Aloysius over the phone on over 60 occasions. It went to show that he is just another parliamentarian with a foul mouth. I am sure this is the unveiling of another so far hidden crook.

Sunil Friday, 17 November 2017 04:17 PM

HE the President should ask all these corrupt MPs to step down.

Flanker Friday, 17 November 2017 05:13 PM

shame on you Sujeewa Senasinghe... your outcry clearly shows you are guilty!!! you should resign with dignity and go home...

garawi Friday, 17 November 2017 05:39 PM

His accusations of Namal is known to everybody. But this ship affair is self incriminating and is corruption. Needs investigation in my opinion where as the government wants to check all current and previous corrupt deals.

Mason Friday, 17 November 2017 06:36 PM

Minister Senasinghe, you are trying to evade Namal Rajapakse's question because there is more between you and Aloysius. We too would like to know what transpired between you and Aloysius in the conversations. If you are honest come out clean, at least at this late stage.

TONY Friday, 17 November 2017 06:55 PM

THIS CORRUPTION CHARGE FROM ONE SIDE OF THE WELL TO OTHER SIDE NEVER WILL END UNTIL THESE PARASITES ARE REMOVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY

ceylon Friday, 17 November 2017 07:24 PM

sirisena is the number one crook.he is the one protecting rajapaksa theives.otherwise now all rajapaksas are in jail and over one thousand billions stolen money brought to lanka. via DM Android App

Badushoke Saturday, 18 November 2017 09:32 AM

It was alarming to see that an MP suggesting to hang himself to another MP in the uththarithara parliament. This is a new level of lowness. This guy has single handedly tarnished his own parents, school and his voters by behaving in a third class fashion. Shame on those who voted to a joker like this.

concerned citizen Monday, 20 November 2017 09:28 AM

I hate Namal for all what he and his family has been up to and will never vote for him. Nevertheless so disappointed with the behavior of Sujeewa in Parliament . He did not have the guts to give a reply o the question instead went low low and low .

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