Video: I thank ‘Yahapalanaya’ for this opportunity: Duminda

1 April 2015 11:50 am

Parliamentarian Duminda Silva today said that he was thankful to the ‘Good governance regime’ for providing him the opportunity to absolve himself from allegations of a murder.

Silva who appeared before the Colombo High Court, in the case of the murder of Barahtha Lakshman Premachandra and three others where he stands accused spoke to the media outside the courtroom.

“The Good Governance regime is going on the right path and I am thankful to them for indicting me before the high court in order to clear my name,” he said.

“I know I am innocent and I have done no wrong.  Therefore I have nothing to worry,” he said.

Speaking to the media outside court, Hirunika Premchandra said she was confident that the perpetrators of the crime would face justice under the ‘Yahapalana’ government.

“This is the era of good governance and justice will prevail,” she said. (Sanath Desmond)