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Namal accuses President of shielding ‘Coal Scam’ suspects
Colombo, April 2 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa today alleged that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is complicit in an alleged coal-related fraud, claiming the government is protecting those involved.
Addressing the media at the SLPP headquarters on Nelum Mawatha on April 2, Naamal said that if the President fails to recognize the coal issue as a scam and continues to safeguard those accused, it indicates direct involvement.
He further claimed that the conduct and statements of the President, along with decisions taken by the government, suggest an attempt to shield individuals linked to the alleged irregularities.
Namal also alleged that a figure previously associated with the Agriculture Ministry had been elevated to a senior position despite past accusations, and is now connected to the current controversy.
Criticizing broader government policies, Namal said the administration’s approach mirrors that of previous governments, accusing it of placing economic burdens on the public while failing to address rising living costs.
He pointed out that fuel prices have increased without a corresponding rise in allowances for public sector workers, including doctors and field officers, placing them under financial strain. He also raised concerns over the rising cost of living, lack of price control measures, and uncertainty in agricultural policy, particularly regarding rice imports and fertilizer shortages.
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