Thalatha says not involved in case against Premalal

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While claiming that she was not involved in the case against MP Premalal Jayasekara as alleged by him, former Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorala MP said today that MP Jayasekara was convicted to death after considering evidence of 42 people.

Raising a privilege issue in Parliament, Ms Athukorala said MP Jayasekara had made a false allegation that she, as the justice minister, had interfered in the case against him and said she regretted and protested over the allegation.

“I assumed duties as the Justice Minister on August, 8, 2017. The case against MP Premalal was in progress at that time. I have not in any way influenced the Attorney General or lawyers regarding the case. I have not misused my powers and authority as the justice minister,” she said.

MP Athukorala said Jayasekara had also alleged that she was behind the murder of a relative of his in 2001 and added that it was surprising for him to make such allegations after 20 years.

“He was a member of the government since 2004. He could have filed a case and take action against me. He is making false allegations after 20 years,” she said. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)

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Ml Wednesday, 09 September 2020 05:01 PM

Madam 20 years he was mad. Mata MATHAka ney. Now he is clear mind brain working. Because of present government.

Asanka Wednesday, 09 September 2020 05:17 PM

Please, please, don't waste any time, energy and resources on this. People are desperite, they have no income, food, housing... Throw Premalal out of the Parlaiment, it was ridiculous he could enter Parlaiment in the first place, and start taking care of important issues. Start taking care of poor citizens

Man from the Moon Wednesday, 09 September 2020 05:17 PM

What an intelligent society these Sri Lankans are!

sam silva Wednesday, 09 September 2020 05:22 PM

First place why did the election commissioner gave permission to contest for general election being proved to be a convicted murderer who is in jail behind bars. How could we trust our own system in our own country. Sad !!

ravin Wednesday, 09 September 2020 05:30 PM

The biggest question is does the attorney general know the Law of this country well? or does he interpreted wrongly like the professor did? either way ???

Expat Wednesday, 09 September 2020 06:13 PM

The mother of parliaments rule states that a convicted prisoner cannot enter Parliament. However this is Sri Lanka !

Lanka putha Wednesday, 09 September 2020 06:17 PM

Here we go the 1st casualty.

Bandu Wednesday, 09 September 2020 07:03 PM

Well, lying is a minor crime committed daily by someone who is a murderer. So not surprised by statement.

Joshua Wednesday, 09 September 2020 08:42 PM

Foolish voters, Ranil , Maithree are responsible for this present state of affairs . The president and SLPP has already shown how 3rd class their thinking is.

harsha sk Wednesday, 09 September 2020 08:52 PM

Madam, You have to here all this because of your two former boses! Both of them only cared about themselves and betrayed millions who voted for yahapalanaya. I curse Sira and RW day and night. I really hope GR will send both of them to gallows for neglecting national security.

Eluwa Thursday, 10 September 2020 04:53 AM

Madam, why would you even bother to respond to this criminal? There were plenty of witnesses to the murder. Impossible to imagine why the govt is backing him. Disgraceful situation.

ඇලෙ Thursday, 10 September 2020 06:14 AM

බලලා මල්ලෙන් පනි

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