Opposition queries Hakeem’s role on PSC

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The main opposition today questioned the impartiality of the final report of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into Easter Sunday attack while Minister Rauff Hakeem, who was a member of the committee, was alleged to have connections with a terrorist group involved in the attack.

UPFA MP Dinesh Gunawardana said it was reported that Minister Hakeem had met those involved in the Easter Sunday attack and as such, an inquiry conducted by a committee, comprising Minister Hakeem would not have allowed an impartial inquiry. He questioned as to how a final report compiled by such a committee was accepted.

Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said none of the opposition members opposed to the appointment of Minister Hakeem to the PSC. Minister Hakeem said he would reveal who has really had connections with the said terrorists and added that the proceedings of the PSC was open to media and it was clear that he acted impartially during committee proceedings. UPFA MP Bandula Gunawardane requested for a debate on the PSC report. Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella agreed to it. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)

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Justice Thursday, 24 October 2019 02:48 AM

ALL religious and racial politics will come to an end ONLY UNDER A COMPLETE SYSTEM CHANGE WITH ONE LAW ONE NATION and ONE COUNTRY. This is the ONLY solution and ONLY answer.

patriot Thursday, 24 October 2019 04:53 AM

Nothing new, as usual. Fox looks after the chicken.

Raja Senanayake Thursday, 24 October 2019 06:09 AM

Justice must not only be done but also seen to be done. Should the Minister Hakeem have participated in making the Report

David G Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:34 AM

don't worry he is with Ranil, so judge ,jury and executioner helping him

Tinkiriya Thursday, 24 October 2019 09:28 PM

So if Hakeem crosses over to the opposition, he's then the darling of all deshapremiyo! Aney pulla hivallu yanna!

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