Kanchana to marry Sinopec’s local agent’s daughter: SJB MP alleges

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Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chaminda Wijesiri engaged in an exchange of words in Parliament over allegations by the latter that the Minister is to marry the daughter of the owner of the company which acts as the local agent for 'Sinopec' which is to become a player in the local fuel market.

While denying the allegation Minister Wijesekera said, “The company had made a statement about its local agent and other details. However, I will raise a privilege issue on another date over the false allegation made against me," he said.

MP Wijesiri said he only questioned whether there has been a conflict of interest when allowing the Chinese company to enter the local fuel market and did not intend to sling mud at the Minster.

“The privilege committee should not become another torture house like Batalanda," the MP said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 18

Hello Hello Friday, 26 May 2023 11:50 AM

There is always some monkey business in every business deal in SL. Nothing straight forward.

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 26 May 2023 12:35 PM

So this daughter has both the front and back doors to Sinopec. Don't know which one was used by Kanchana and who else used the other doors?

Ram Friday, 26 May 2023 01:29 PM

Cat is out of the bag. This is why Sinopec was given prominence by this Minister

Lost Lankan Friday, 26 May 2023 01:41 PM

This is to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply to nation. This country anyways part of China and India no harm marrying chinese or indians easy for dual citizenship. You don't feel alone.

Kuncha Naada Friday, 26 May 2023 01:53 PM

Mr Wijesiri should realise that the two women in Sajith P their leaders life is ruining his hard work as a politician. Both Wife and Sis are in controversies about land and fake currency in addition to rumblings from the SJB MPs about them. So get your teams women fixed and let Kanchana find his own destiny

Dee Friday, 26 May 2023 01:59 PM

As long as they don’t bust up taxpayers money like CPC and provide fuel to consumers at competitive rates in fair trading methods along with IOC and other players, we don’t care if he marries the daughter or mother!

Mohamed Adham Friday, 26 May 2023 02:27 PM

One question One answer : is Kanchana marrying the Local SINOPEC agent's daughter ? YES or NO. No need any merry go round stories.............

Quolp Friday, 26 May 2023 02:44 PM

Kick out all buggers of hoots being rejected by the people in the last elections, and bring the people's Leader His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa back who was mandated by the present parliament in a legal manner. It is not wrong anyway if Kanchana marries whoever it is he wants. These are bullshit to raise as issues in parliament where members enjoy people's money.

joshua Friday, 26 May 2023 03:07 PM

So that is his father in law's property. Oh I see

Sugee Friday, 26 May 2023 03:45 PM

One question One answer : is Kanchana marrying the Local SINOPEC agent's daughter ? YES or NO. No need any merry go round stories.............

Not a Chinese wife? Friday, 26 May 2023 04:56 PM

Mr Wijesiri! What is tickling your fancy? Be happy it is not a Chinese woman! We may have a run away population explosion!

Buddhist Friday, 26 May 2023 05:52 PM

This shows the requirement of a "Parliament's Ethics Commissioner" who will have to power to decide on matters before they are presented to the "Privileges Committee" or to file a case in a "Court of Law".

Jehan Friday, 26 May 2023 06:59 PM

No wonder foreign investments don't come here when they are dragged in between third class political fights. Does this idiot think that Sinopec does businesses over marriages. It is a global 500 company.

Citizens Friday, 26 May 2023 08:28 PM

It is his right to marry whomsoever he likes. Maybe there's a catch, maybe not, but nobody has the right to stop it.

dickie bird Friday, 26 May 2023 09:00 PM

Has MP Chaminda Wijesiri has done his home work or engaged in gutter politics? Does Mr. Wijesiri understand the capabilities of SINOPEC in worldwide terms? This is the largest Oil Refinery Company in the World

Tissa Fernando Saturday, 27 May 2023 07:35 AM

SJB is very famous for creating stories but very stupid stories.

VJ Saturday, 27 May 2023 08:27 AM

Most of the comments are out of context. The question here is, is there a conflict of interest? Yes there is from an ethics perspective. There are no ethics in the system of governance in this country anyway. The government will find a workaround solution. Find him another lucrative portfolio within the cabinet.

Mahila Sunday, 28 May 2023 09:59 AM

150 petrol Service stations is a very FAT DOWRY!!?? Good luck Kanchana W!!! All the best wishes for a prosperous and harmonious Future!! Congratulations on the NEW acquisition, similarly wishing supply of uninterrupted FUEL for SL!!??

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