SJB to brief Mahanayake Theras on New Fortress Energy deal

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is to brief the Mahanayaka Theras of Asgiri and Malwatte on September 27, on the agreement which the government had got into with the American based New Fortress Energy to run the Kerawalapitiya power plant, an SJB MP said yesterday.

SJB MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha told a press conference that he and a few other MPS from his party will meet the Mahanayakas of Asgiri and Malwatte on Monday September 27 to brief them about the deal.

“We thought we should meet the Mahanayakas as the Kerawalapitiya deal is an important one when it comes to the future of Sri Lanka’s energy sector.the deal is not about the Kerawalapitya power station alone, as it covers the second power plant that is to be constructed in the same area and about the

LNG supply to Sri Lanka.therefore we thought it is important to have a discussion with the Mahanayaka Theras in this regard,” Mr. Jayamaha said.

Asked whether launching a struggle against the deal will do any good when it is claimed that the agreement has already been signed, the MP said it will always be possible to amend the agreement to make it more favourable towards Sri Lanka.“it is always possible for the government to get the agreement amended,” he said.(Yohan Perera)

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Dee Saturday, 25 September 2021 09:05 AM

What is your problem is selling off an bon perform asset? Right now entire country is in the stage where selling off is a better option.

Upali Saturday, 25 September 2021 11:29 AM

Very traditional exercise.

Gayan Saturday, 25 September 2021 11:50 AM

Let's get this backdoor deal annulled. USA is not a reliable partner.

Adwani Saturday, 25 September 2021 07:31 PM

SJB Bankrupt bunch is dragging Monks in to the arena, later some of the monks feel it is better to engage in politricks to make fast buck. This is how yanasara is doing politricks with his robe on.

dickie bird Sunday, 26 September 2021 08:43 PM

Much better if the SJB briefed a person named Gnanakatha Akka Nalin Bandara takes a short cut to revamp his image visiting the Maha Nayakes. Guaranteed route to gain some media attention and political mileage for bankrupt politician.... Looks like the media too is bankrupt for news.

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