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Joint opposition MPs Udaya Gammanpila and Bandula Gunawardane who flew to Geneva found their luggage missing upon arrival at the airport, it is learnt.

The duo, along with MP Dalles Alahapperuma, took wing to Geneva on three different flights to meet authorities of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) headquarteres in Geneva. Mr. Gammanpila arrived first at the Geneva airport and found his baggage missing, apparently not been loaded into the aircraft by port of origin. He later brought it to the notice of the Geneva airport authorities formally.

By the time, Mr. Gunawardane landed, he had excitedly run towards Mr. Gammanpila saying he had found his luggage missing.

Mr. Gammanpila had responded in a lighter vein,” You are most welcome to the club of those with missing baggages." Mr. Gunawardane had stacked enough clothes in his hand luggage, but Mr. Gammanpila had left all his belongings in the main luggage that was missing. So, he had to buy everything right down to the tooth brush.

However, the report compiled by the joint opposition to be handed over to the IPU, was in the computer bag of Mr. Gammanpila, saving them from a facing a major dilemma. (Kelum Bandara)


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  • Moda Putha Friday, 01 April 2016 11:40 AM

    Well planned incident. What's the bet?

    M Kuruparan Saturday, 02 April 2016 08:40 AM

    Can you pls read the last two lines again ?Before commenting pls read carefully.

    Ram Friday, 01 April 2016 04:06 PM

    Three fools on a mission on the "ALL FOOLS DAY"

    banda Friday, 01 April 2016 02:07 PM

    who paid Gammanpila's air ticket Poor fellow does not even have Rs.100

    shantha Friday, 01 April 2016 01:59 PM

    Fool Adrian, first learn to write the word plane correctly before attempting to underestimate others.

    sdes Friday, 01 April 2016 01:51 PM

    Typical laurel and hardy

    Ruwan Pathirana Friday, 01 April 2016 01:34 PM

    History is repeating itself. These fellows who robbed the country should be sent The Hague from Geneva to face HR violations.

    Ruwan Friday, 01 April 2016 01:30 PM

    @ befair - a person who studied at Monash should do better things than deceive the public and engage in racist politics. Its a disgrace to Monash.

    Wesko Friday, 01 April 2016 12:51 PM

    This what MR did in 80s ..

    adrian Friday, 01 April 2016 11:55 AM

    Very strange. No Airline allows batteries in unaccompanied luggages. Need to hand carry such equipment attached with batteries.A laptop computer in his an unaccompanied luggage?, Is this guy trying fool someone? For sure this must be his first tour by an Air plain, and that is why he is not aware of International airline regulations.Poor guy. He deserves to be in the parliament for many more years with his moron qualifications.

    Citizen Friday, 01 April 2016 09:40 AM

    Unfortunately these two cannot complain to the authorities at the airport as they cannot speak in English. However they might call a press conferrence claiming the Yahapalanaya is behind this issue and Ada Derana and Hiru might broadcast it to the national public. Suggest these two ask for video footage to see if Dullas had run away with their baggage. Ha Ha Ha Ha

    Be Fair Friday, 01 April 2016 11:27 AM

    sha......... wish the Luggage was found and they went missing

    Be fair Friday, 01 April 2016 11:18 AM

    Well, he is a graduate of Monash Uni, Australia. Don't think he went in a boat there. you guys are like politicians just accusing opponents. Try to be fair! I'm pretty sure this is not his first ever foreign trip

    Ranjit Friday, 01 April 2016 11:13 AM

    Yes April 1st playing the fool with two common fools via DM Android App

    Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 01 April 2016 11:07 AM

    All who signed this documents are crooks and the fellows who carried this document are Fools.

    Bubble Banda Friday, 01 April 2016 10:59 AM

    True, its 100% true - this guy's first trip by plane, I know about this as I am a close relation of him.

    ANTON Friday, 01 April 2016 10:02 AM

    ALL THE BAGS ARE FILLED WITH RAZOR BLADES AND MUD PACKETS.

    chandra Friday, 01 April 2016 10:01 AM

    April first via DM Android App

    Manuel Benjamin Friday, 01 April 2016 09:51 AM

    May be Gammanpilla"s first trip by plane, that is the main reason. I can't understand how this fellow is going to manage


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