Speaker Karu says ready to face any probe

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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday said he was ready to face any investigation with regard to allegations that he falsified the Hansard report of Parliament.

“I am ready to face any investigation on the issue,” he said responding to allegations made by some members of the government.

The Speaker expressed this sentiment when some opposition MPs spoke about the allegations made by the government MPs and wanted him to order an investigation on the issue.

Minister Udaya Gammanpila had told media earlier that Speaker Jayasuriya could be sent to jail for falsifying the official documents.

The Speaker he is prepared to go to jail and wear a jumper for the sake of democracy and wellbeing of the country.

“I don’t do false things and prepare false documents,” the Speaker said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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Pathola Wednesday, 28 November 2018 05:56 AM

He is like the vegetable "Pathola". No taste or nutrition, just there for the sake of it and no value to anyone. I am not sure If I am degrading 'Pathola' by comparing him.

TJ Wednesday, 28 November 2018 06:40 AM

The country salutes the lone worrier

Mr facts Wednesday, 28 November 2018 07:06 AM

Most partial speaker ever.

Saradiel Wednesday, 28 November 2018 07:22 AM

Thanks to you only there's still some hope for democracy in this country. You did the correct thing by following the constitution and proper procedures. We respect you.

Soam Wednesday, 28 November 2018 07:25 AM

This is a man of guts and integrity. A true PATRIOT.

Citizen Wednesday, 28 November 2018 09:24 AM

The accuser, Gamanpila is very conversant in forging documents

gmadmin Wednesday, 28 November 2018 09:32 AM

Western embassies are the headquarters of our patriotism

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