Award winners say 'no' to ministers

30 November 2018 10:24 am

Two award winners refused to shake hands or accept awards from Ministers Duminda Dissanayake and Udaya Gammanpila at the 40th National Youth Awards ceremony which was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre on Thursday. It was organised by the National Youth Corps and the Ministry of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs. Ministers Udaya Gammanpila, Duminda Dissanayake and Mahinda Amaraweera attended the event as guests. However, the two youths were seen refusing to accept any award from the Ministers Gammanpila and Dissanayake. Video courtesy: Social media