USAID allegedly funded controversial NGOs in Sri Lanka, claims BBS General Secretary

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Colombo, Feb 27 (Daily Mirror) - Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary, Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara alleged the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had funded controversial seven NGOs.

Addressing the media, he said he is in possession of documentary evidence to substantiate his allegation.

He stated that USAID had provided Rs. 8.1 million (Rs. 8,153,705) to an organization between October 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014, allegedly to suppress the rights of Sinhala Buddhist forces.

Additionally, he mentioned a fixed obligation grant of Rs. 5,979,940 to another organization for the period between August 15, 2013, and August 14, 2014.

Gnanasara claimed that the second was funded to increase polarization between ethnic and religious groups, with activities allegedly aimed at marginalizing the BBS.

“These NGOs have been operating in twelve districts. The funds were used to create YouTube channels, publish articles in newspapers, influence judges and lawyers, and manipulate the legal system to serve their agenda,” he alleged.

The BBS has urged the current government to investigate these claims. Gnanasara further claimed that certain courts were established and infrastructure was developed using USAID funds.

“As a result, legal action was taken against me when I attempted to expose this information,” he said.

He urged the incumbent government to form a commission or a special committee to investigate the matter and reveal the truth to the nation. “I have no objection to being imprisoned if it means these issues will be resolved,” he said.

Comments - 11

The way of deception Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:05 PM

Gnanasara, Do you think that the public are blind? You are part of the same plot as you were also funded by the same deceptive forces though not directly through USAID. Who do you think really paid for your V8 and other expenses from the USA? A kind gentleman who really likes how well you behave? Come on, stop bluffing at least now. The end objective is not polarization between ethnicities, it is the destabilization of Sri Lanka and you are still trying to continue it, even now.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:16 PM

Deception was by NPP, Uganda money, bringing back Arjun Mahendran, reducing cost of living, recovering stolen money, etc etc.

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Aela Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:44 PM

Well said. His recent release was facilitated just so he can start spewing lies like this.

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SAM Friday, 28 February 2025 08:30 AM

A clear case of sour grapes and and attempt to get into the good books of those that matter and huge quantum of society who are unfamiliar with the subject will buy this story. Way to go you racist thug. You give a bad name to the triple gem and even the thugs which most people already know.

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Crazy8 Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:12 PM

Please publish the names of the organisations and the records so that we can form our own opinions without being guided by emotions or herd mentality.

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Jagath Friday, 28 February 2025 01:14 AM

USAID did not have to spend a cent to create a diversion among ethnicities, you and your rajapaksa masters were very good at it yourselves.

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Zarook Friday, 28 February 2025 03:07 AM

Sharia law only way to clean SL.

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Ylg Friday, 28 February 2025 03:40 AM

HERE WE GO AGAIN! . . HE NEEDS TO BE LOCKED UP FOR GOOD!

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senakab Friday, 28 February 2025 05:52 AM

bro just go join the miracle dome, you can start playing around inside that, thats the best place for you

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Jude Friday, 28 February 2025 09:27 AM

USAID says My Car My Petrol , yeah.

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Jude Friday, 28 February 2025 09:29 AM

USAID have simple policy, that is to divide and conquer, yeah

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