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I’m not a dual citizen, reiterates Samarasinghe

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Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe yesterday reiterated that he was not a dual-citizenship holder and invited those who make such allegations to request the Foreign Affairs Minister or the Speaker to check who among the 225 MPs hold dual-citizenship certificates.

Responding a question at a news briefing held at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Head office, he said even the thought of applying for dual citizenship had never crossed his mind.

“I’m 61 years old now and never in my life ever thought of applying for dual-citizenship. I personally believe it’s immoral for a politician to be a dual citizen because a person has to pledge to uphold the Constitution of another country,” the minister said.

He said he was one of Sri Lankan legislators who continued to defend the country at UNHRC sessions in Geneva by opposing the stance taken on Sri Lanka by other countries including the US.

“If I am a citizen of such a country, how could I have protected Sri Lanka? How can I raise my voice against those countries? I was able to function independently because I had no dual citizenship,” he said adding he was not prepared to betray his motherland. (Lahiru Pothmulla)


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  • Asoka Saturday, 06 May 2017 09:55 AM

    61 YEARS...!! now high time to retire...you have worked extra 6 years...thank you for the service...stay home with your family...

    Nimal Saturday, 06 May 2017 10:17 AM

    Yes. Only sneaky crafty women like Geetha rort the system to their benefit.

    sujata Saturday, 06 May 2017 10:26 AM

    simple, let someone file a RTI application and t he Dept. of Immigartion should be able to reveal all those MP's who hold dual citizenship

    Raj Saturday, 06 May 2017 11:22 AM

    DM, can you give us details on Parliamentarians who hold Dual Citizenship?

    Indrajith Saturday, 06 May 2017 01:06 PM

    Dual citizen or not, Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe has no MORAL RIGHT to be in the parliament as he was rejected by the people of this country at the August parliamentary elections.

    justica USA... Saturday, 06 May 2017 01:53 PM

    Mahinda is 71. bring in laws to send politicians home at 55... Sambanthan is 85.. via DM Android App

    Shelly. Saturday, 06 May 2017 02:28 PM

    Without being a CRY BABY Samarasinha must immidieatly take this man to courts and ask for compensation . How could Speaker come to his rescue. Only courts can clear him. via DM Android App


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