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State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene today rejected allegations made by the opposition that the government was undermining the security forces and said the present government, unlike any other previous government, had done more for the welfare of the security forces personnel.

He said at the function to mark the opening of D S. Senanayake Gama in Hambantota.

“We have resolved 70 per cent of the pension issues which the security forces have. Together with the Housing Ministry, we have built houses for them. Therefore how can the opposition say we have undermined the forces,” the state minister asked.

He accused the opposition of misleading the people by spreading various kinds of disinformation and underscored the fact that devaluation of the local currency was not only affecting Sri Lanka but several other countries as well. (Yohan Perera reporting from Hambantota)


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  • DJ Monday, 24 September 2018 10:37 PM

    When are you politicians going to stop this crappy boasting and just do your job. People are sick and tired of this rethoric

    Dias Monday, 24 September 2018 11:37 PM

    I hope with experience over last 3 years people will know that better than JO.I think majority of sri lankan will not know that you are the defence minister

    Ceylon Tuesday, 25 September 2018 01:26 AM

    People don't care security forcess better off or not,they wan't their security better off.daily killings continues,kudu available anywhere including unies and schools,living standerdsnot safe but decreasing with high cost of living and high taxess.daily corruptions same as allways.

    Ryan Tuesday, 25 September 2018 05:16 AM

    Yes true its completely switched off under this government

    Eds Tuesday, 25 September 2018 07:58 AM

    If the SF personnel like to spend time in jail for fighting a war and ridding this countryof terrorism. Yeah sure.

    Waco Tuesday, 25 September 2018 04:04 PM

    Are you the State Minister for Defence? Once in a way ,we can see your face in n the News Papers. Are you getting paid? Where do you hide rest of the time?

    Denis Tuesday, 25 September 2018 05:11 PM

    Under which bed you were hidden when the war was going on?


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