Heated argument over Rishad in Parliament

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Heated argument flared up in Parliament yesterday in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over former Minister Rishard Bathiudeen.

The argument flared up when Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella raised an issue pertaining to MP Bathiudeen. “Mr. Bathiudeen has been held without any reason. No investigation is taking place and he is locked up,” he said. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene who responded said the police had notified him that the MP was held for investigations. “The police informed me that Mr. Bathiudeen is being taken in for investigations,” he said.

Mr. Bathiudeen himself who rose to speak said he had been held for more than 100 days and investigations had been made only on four days so far.

“When I inquired as to why I am detained, i was informed that I am held over a telephone conversation I held with my former ministry secretary Balasubramanium,” he said. Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando who responded said that time should not be wasted on the matter .“opposition has raised the question over MP Bathiudeen many times and you have answered them. Do not let these MPS to waste time, “he told the Speaker. “Mr. Balasubramanium had fled the country,” he added. The Speaker then advised Mr. Bathiudeen to take up the matter with the President.(Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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ANTON Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:09 AM

WHEN LADY JUSTICE KEEPS QUIET, LADY NATURE STARTS GIVING JUSTICE.

Run-Away Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:35 AM

So, the president should have got up answered. did he runaway at that time!!!

RoaringCreek Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:40 AM

These people who molest or encourage molesting minors need to be put behind bars. They should not be released to civilised society.

ravin Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:43 AM

Just do not waste hourly need public funds. The same person complaint of heart ailment and medicine were given at the hospital was thrown out of the bathroom window. Very honest?

ferdi Thursday, 05 August 2021 09:25 AM

his and his household action makes him unsuitable to sit as a lawmaker

Saranga DS Thursday, 05 August 2021 09:33 AM

Wasn't Bathuideen supposed to pay for re-forestation of Wilpattu as ordered by courts? Has he done this?

Lion Thursday, 05 August 2021 09:54 AM

Why is he being allowed to tarnish the image of the country?

Namal Thursday, 05 August 2021 12:28 PM

What is happening to Wilpattu order? Have the settlers been removed now? Why all are silent on this?

Ram Thursday, 05 August 2021 01:11 PM

Horage ammagen pena ahanna kiyanawa

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