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MP Namal Rajapaksa has vowed to quit politics if Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera proves the allegations leveled against his family on plundering state resources and amassing wealth worth of 18 billion USD. 

MP Namal who took to social media to respond to the claim made by Minister Samaraweera few days ago, tweeted the following response from his twitter handle @RajapaksaNamal 

Namal Rajapaksa 19 hours ago
“If Min. Mangala Samaraweera can prove @PresRajapaksa, my Mother, brothers or I amassed a fortune of US$18 billion, I will quit politics.” (LP)


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  • Desmond Jeromme Sunday, 10 May 2015 08:28 AM

    Namal, yesterday I saw your father came to watch the Bradby in Kandy, what does he know about Rugger.

    Maya Sunday, 10 May 2015 12:20 AM

    Do not make challenging statement. Uncle Sam must have promised something for Mangala to make this claim.

    Appuhamy Sunday, 10 May 2015 12:54 AM

    Namal and other Rajapakses are confident they will not get caught. They have done these things in a way that their names wont surface and any world renowned investigator will stumble.Catch us if you can via DM Android App

    raj Sunday, 10 May 2015 02:48 AM

    it will be proved if you give time to the government.

    lara Sunday, 10 May 2015 05:00 AM

    How come you got so much lorries and lands in Thissamarama . Growing Mango tree in hundreds of acers by forcefully imposing law (individual cannot have more than 3 acres )

    Akram Sunday, 10 May 2015 06:18 AM

    You may be able to PROVE that the Tsunami never affected SL shores thus the reason for your father taking 'full control' the Tsunami funds. The truth is far from proving.... SL has 90% literacy rate. People understand. See what happens.You guys say that you guys have no accounts outside of SL. You are you kidding?When your uncle Gota bought his first house in USA (before becoming def sec) Ms Gota listed her employment as grounds/building cleaner in the loan application. And now 4 mansions in the USA ?People in SL are not illiterate .

    Ram Sunday, 10 May 2015 06:28 AM

    Please have his assets checked to see if he is capable of holding such assets within a short spell as a politician and lawyer and also if he has filed tax returns for his professional income and any investment income

    dulan Sunday, 10 May 2015 06:38 AM

    16 comments against Namal and only 1 in support

    damith Sunday, 10 May 2015 07:09 AM

    If your like your father, you will remain for the greed of power.

    Basil Sunday, 10 May 2015 07:35 AM

    What about Finance Minister?He should put in to jail first.

    Desmond Jeromme Sunday, 10 May 2015 08:18 AM

    You and your father, mother

    Bubble Banda Sunday, 10 May 2015 08:25 AM

    What do you know about politics. Did you first of all get through your GCE O/Levels legally.

    Maya Sunday, 10 May 2015 12:11 AM

    Can not stop laughing. He, himself is a lawyer and made a logic-less statement.

    Tissa Sunday, 10 May 2015 09:42 AM

    just calculate the actual cost of yoror your family racing cars and the price your family paid for Carlton house of charls via DM Android App

    karthi Sunday, 10 May 2015 09:57 AM

    BE HAPPY YOU ARE GIVEN A CHANCE TO PROVE THAT YOU ARE A WELL QUALIFIED LAWYER.

    Nande Sunday, 10 May 2015 10:26 AM

    Bogus lawyer Namal you screwed Nilbalakaya & air Lanka. Certainly you will be bogged down this time during the elections. via DM Android App

    Paramita Sunday, 10 May 2015 12:43 PM

    How did his bogus law degree come to light. Is there proof of this.

    Don Sunday, 10 May 2015 03:23 PM

    Irrespective of the specific amount 18 billion, if you disagree with the amount, could you say how much you plundered the poor people of Lanka?

    Mervyn Silva Sunday, 10 May 2015 04:19 PM

    These rouges have the audacity to question the validity of corrupt activities committed by them. He may be worried that his ambition to become the leader of our country is now only a dream. He has forgotten how he answered the Law College exam under a special and differencial arrangement. These crimes if allowed to continue in the name of democracy, will provide a conducive environment for another youth insurrection in the South.

    Vinasithamby Sunday, 10 May 2015 06:22 PM

    It is 100% true but the cash deposited in several banks inBahamas (heaven of money laundering).Therefore it is difficult to prove but already people have punished and their mental condition is pathetic.You cannot cheat theGod and you all have to pay for it.This is the simple truthof Hindu and Buddha dharma.I can see the poor people ofSri lanka are suffering and their curse that your family is undergoing. Mahinda is the main culprit and his two brothers deposited funds in three banks in Bahamas.

    Freddy Sunday, 10 May 2015 08:22 PM

    What a load of bullshit with this current regime if there is evidence of 18 billion than charge them or otherwise be prepared to be sued. But mahendran recent case is more genuine why hold back and accuse Namal and Family. Good governance gone bad. Rule of law or Raw.

    Larry Sunday, 10 May 2015 08:48 PM

    It has to be true!

    Manyd Monday, 11 May 2015 10:30 AM

    Freddy,Oh so you are also a beneficiary of the Rajapakse goons..

    Nims Saturday, 09 May 2015 03:07 PM

    Why are your father, your brothers, uncles, cousing and others in the circle getting panicked so much. Just relax mate. When the time comes you all will be automatically ejected.

    Hiran Gunawardena Saturday, 09 May 2015 01:56 PM

    Very true. These cap talkers carrying a propaganda war to fool voters via DM Android App

    moratu kolla Saturday, 09 May 2015 01:57 PM

    you dont have to quit politics only you will take another vocation behind bars. via DM Android App

    Patriot Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:01 PM

    Noooooooooooo You all are very innocent!! LOL

    can not understand Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:19 PM

    this is one steal case.. what about the other cases

    hey hey We know who you are Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:20 PM

    I can not understand who wrote the LAW exam for the culprits

    sanaboy Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:28 PM

    Of course, he cannot give the exact figures but the fact is that rajapaksas became unimaginably wealthier during the last 9 years.

    who Zthgsi Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:28 PM

    who is this usless man? after stealing billions and being a fake lawyer with some one examination help

    Madlin Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:27 PM

    Dont worry people will make you quit at the next parliamentary election via DM Android App

    Srilank Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:34 PM

    Haha...namal is confident because maybe they have 17.99 billion in their account and they took that 0.1 to pump petrol for the lambogini

    your girl life Saturday, 09 May 2015 02:35 PM

    what about youg girls life

    OMG Saturday, 09 May 2015 03:01 PM

    Of course it will be hard to prove. The money will be under name of your many friends and concubines.

    Punchirala Saturday, 09 May 2015 01:55 PM

    If proved, you will be in jail.

    nothing real in the brain Saturday, 09 May 2015 03:08 PM

    now you wear trousher and coat like a lawyer. But in your and your family mind you may look like lawyer. But Public knows that who wrote the exam for you being in the ac room appointing someone in your place and got the law degree. Thats in you last really your videos shows how qualified your are what qualities should have to be a lawyer. Without studying properly and became a lawyer with someone help, doesn't know the quality of a lawyer. Money and your fathers influenced works on you. But nothing real in the brain

    Ach-cha-ru Saturday, 09 May 2015 03:06 PM

    Oh really. So why did your bro.... YoSheCheetah went to dubai recently To get treatment or to transfer instead of you via DM Android App

    Aba Jayasekera Saturday, 09 May 2015 03:21 PM

    What if it is proved to be less - say USD 1 Bn. That would be Rs.130,000 Million ?

    yahapalana toyyo Saturday, 09 May 2015 07:08 PM

    IF MANGALA PROVES THEN YOU DONT NEED TO QUIT. YOU WILL BE HANGED.

    srilankan Saturday, 09 May 2015 09:37 PM

    Please quite first then we will prove your innocence....

    renu Saturday, 09 May 2015 09:39 PM

    No You and the others will have to go to Jail forget Quitting Politics

    JOLLY BIRD Saturday, 09 May 2015 10:08 PM

    WHY DIDNT HE TELL HE WOULD RETURN THE MONEY IF IT IS PROVED WHAT IS THE USE OF QUITING AFTER HAVING HAD SUCH HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY via DM Android App

    Laminate Saturday, 09 May 2015 10:29 PM

    Good comments, it prove how much people hate you and your family....

    Mac Saturday, 09 May 2015 11:32 PM

    He is right may be not 18 billion May be 17 or 19

    TONY Saturday, 09 May 2015 11:35 PM

    MANGALA MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVE THE CLAIM, AS YOU WOULD HAVE CHANGED THE NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDERS OR PURCHASED SOME ASSETS.


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