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Social media is on fire after photographs emerged of Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa enjoying water sports in the Maldives.

Rajapaksa was seen flyboarding and on a jet ski in the Maldives.

He later attended a sports awards ceremony which was also attended by the President of the Maldives.

A number of people criticized the Minister on social media for traveling to the Maldives at a time the country was facing a serious economic crisis.

When contacted by Daily Mirror, the Sports Minister defended his decision to travel to the Maldives.

“I’m in the Maldives for a day for the Maldives national sports awards hosted by Maldives Sports Minister. The visit is important because Maldives is a close friend of Sri Lanka and we have a good understanding in sport and youth and many exchanges took place during the past year and half and many more will in the future,” he said.

Rajapaksa said that the visit was at no cost to the Sri Lanka Government.

“We cannot face a crisis by hiding. We have to go to the people also and need to promote Sri Lanka secure tourism. Maldives plays a major part and sport tourism is something we are looking at seriously. We also need to get more job opportunities in the Maldives and the Maldives offers a lot of them for youth is Sri Lanka and the Middle East,” the Minister said.

Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka needs to reach out to the world to come out of this situation.

“We cannot hide inside a shell and complain. We need to look for solutions. We understand the frustration of the people but we need to work hard to get out of this situation,” the Sports Minister said.

The Minister stressed that positive engagement is the way forward.(Easwaran Rutnam)

 

 

 


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  • Basil Friday, 18 March 2022 02:06 PM

    Good for him, when the citizens of the country are suffering the royal Prince is enjoying a day out in Maldives. This reminds of the start of the French Revolution. But a revolution will never happen here, as the people who vote are also equally corrupt.

    Ram Friday, 18 March 2022 02:07 PM

    OK he went accepting the invitation. His trying out on water is unacceptable as that is a kind of enjoyment when fellow citizens are starving

    joshua Friday, 18 March 2022 02:15 PM

    enjoy your time. Remember the curse of the people is on Rajapakshe.

    perera Friday, 18 March 2022 02:17 PM

    Piece of shite. These bistards the rajapakses have no regard for the people. Why did they vote these Morons? Will, the 6.9 idiots do again? Hope not.

    Man Friday, 18 March 2022 02:24 PM

    Future president practicing being an active president with Pandora.

    Waco Friday, 18 March 2022 02:26 PM

    Idiot. Improve the Plantation economy and agriculture in Sri Lanka. This fellow is going on pleasure trips on taxpayers account.

    Lan Friday, 18 March 2022 02:30 PM

    That is good for you to enjoy your life while millions are starving... Look around the country how people suffer . People are innocent and fear God's course and Karma upon you. No injustice spare from karama . What goes from you come back around you one days . Only difference is time . It could come today or after some time or after years in life . So learn lessons from history .

    BE FAIR Friday, 18 March 2022 02:31 PM

    At least now we have a Sports Minister who is "Sporty"

    Lakmal Kahawela Friday, 18 March 2022 02:33 PM

    So minister, your promoting water sports in Maldives. I thought of going to Sri Lanka for jet skiing but now I decided to go to Maldives instead as in Sri Lanka may not have this sport

    pony Friday, 18 March 2022 02:34 PM

    True you comments are absolutely true. One cannot hide. At the same time one must have common sense to choose what is appropriate to project the image of the country at a time every common man and women is suffering due to the inefficiency of the present government, which u are also a part. Anyway u will not a feel a dime of a common man since u were spoon feed even your political career. Karma is a nasty thing!!!!

    Murshid idroos Friday, 18 March 2022 02:34 PM

    It's not a question of being effective its about being great in showing solidarity with the suffering Come on young man

    Think a minute Friday, 18 March 2022 02:35 PM

    People are looking for a fight with anything and everything due to frustration. Worst culprit is social media and misinformation by groups to create more issues to mess things up than it already is for their benefit. No one bothers to fact check anymore but will forward any rubbish

    Mudalali Friday, 18 March 2022 02:45 PM

    Sri Lankans have had enough of you and your family. Words don't mean anything when people are starving. This is the true actions of a traitor. You will be dealt with in the same manner.

    Udaya Friday, 18 March 2022 02:51 PM

    Now may not be on government cost, but all your spending are innocent tax payers money

    Aram Friday, 18 March 2022 02:53 PM

    Who cares people shouting who were stupid to bring this government

    Bulldog Friday, 18 March 2022 02:56 PM

    It was at no cost to the Sri Lanka Government but what about travel? Did you pay it with credit cards from family bank accounts in Dubai?

    Countryman Friday, 18 March 2022 02:59 PM

    So...what is the problem, he is the minister for sports, he deserves public money for his touring and educational activities!

    BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 18 March 2022 03:04 PM

    Enjoy dear Prince Charming. You have the blessings of 69% citizens.

    Roisin Friday, 18 March 2022 03:09 PM

    It does not matter for whom we vote. When you are not a member of certain families or don't have connections it is impossible to enter politics. No matter how honest you are, how many good ideas you have, how much you want to make a difference for the poor. Even the clergy only care about themselves.

    eresh S kmara Friday, 18 March 2022 03:14 PM

    Enjoy at your best. thanks

    ranjit Friday, 18 March 2022 03:18 PM

    do the Rajpakshas care about the srilankan masses. Thanks for the 6.9 to elect them, hope they will not do the same mistake next time

    ranjit Friday, 18 March 2022 03:18 PM

    do the Rajpakshas care about the srilankan masses. Thanks for the 6.9 to elect them, hope they will not do the same mistake next time

    ranjit Friday, 18 March 2022 03:18 PM

    do the Rajpakshas care about the srilankan masses. Thanks for the 6.9 to elect them, hope they will not do the same mistake next time

    ravin Friday, 18 March 2022 03:21 PM

    when was the motor rally? how many hours flying to Maldives? From where he got hourly needed forex?

    Dog show Friday, 18 March 2022 03:28 PM

    රට බල්ලට ගිහින්, බල්ලා රට ගිහින්...

    Punchi Banda Friday, 18 March 2022 03:36 PM

    Why are we now complaining this is what we granted them the a profligate life at our expense for their acknowledged massacring of minorities to preserve our Buddha thrice visited and blessed paradise

    Sammy Friday, 18 March 2022 03:39 PM

    Don't you see, Namal is "working hard" in the Maldives foř the benefit of Sri Lanka. Don't criticise.

    Jaameta Jolly Friday, 18 March 2022 03:40 PM

    Yes, Yes they will utter something and get out of any situation .They see no crisis and not worried of the people's suffering.

    Cham una Friday, 18 March 2022 05:02 PM

    That’s third world mentality. Full of jealousy and rage. Get over things that’s keeping you down and move forward. If you choose to live in a box that’s fine but don’t expect everyone to do the same.

    Mohan Friday, 18 March 2022 05:14 PM

    Enjoy. Enjoy Prince. You are cursed. Cursed. People are in queues here while you enjoy. Curse

    Ranjith Friday, 18 March 2022 05:14 PM

    Your family is responsible for current situation in the country your family has put srilanka in a whole now upto you and your family to rescue Srilanka

    Priyantha77 Friday, 18 March 2022 05:28 PM

    Write somewhere not to vote 'Rajapaksha's' in next election. else you may forget after 3 years

    Lanka Shantha Friday, 18 March 2022 06:01 PM

    Don't cry. We made him as Sri Lanka unchallenged Prince.

    sideek Friday, 18 March 2022 06:14 PM

    Moda people of srilanka enjoy the fruits

    asshat Friday, 18 March 2022 06:42 PM

    Have a good ol time Namal. Enjoy your self to the max, at the expense of the silly saps who voted you clowns into office :D man, hope each and every single asshat who voted for this gang of thieves is pleased.....

    sam Friday, 18 March 2022 06:43 PM

    and you idiots still vote these monkeys in to the parliament, now they are are all going to have a national government to fool you again

    roni Friday, 18 March 2022 06:52 PM

    Out of money coming thru the generations, as he says everything is done to a plan. Enjoy Enjoy while people suffer

    Lalinthi Friday, 18 March 2022 07:01 PM

    The bastard rajapaksa prince strikes again. This bastard needs his needs to be met which cannot be fulfilled in sri lanka due to the crises and lack of everything. There was no gas to make breakfast so the bastard decided might as well have a good lunch in maldives.

    Ranaweera Friday, 18 March 2022 07:20 PM

    Prince Namal should disclose the amount spent on this trip. This is utterly disgusting act.

    Raayin Friday, 18 March 2022 07:31 PM

    He has a point. You cannot hide and not participate in these events. May be his timings are bit out as we suffer here. But he as an active sports minister, he should represent Sri Lanka and bring in goodness to us. We need these. I don't know why people are soo mad, if he has spent on his money.

    Kps Friday, 18 March 2022 07:34 PM

    Never ever think of becoming a future President. You added fuel to chase Rajapakse’s

    Radika Friday, 18 March 2022 08:02 PM

    69 lakshayata Dan Sepada.

    Bugger Friday, 18 March 2022 08:04 PM

    @Namal-Was there a Credit Card spending limit for you, the same applied to a normal citizen? We cant get 50 dollars from a Bank for travel. My child went for studies without a penny at hand, thanks to the Central Bank holding on to our own foreign currency as those currencies have been put in suitcases and taken out of the country by you know who.

    Ravi Devaraj Friday, 18 March 2022 08:36 PM

    from 1983-2009 to 2022 Karma is merciless Witch

    Justin Saturday, 19 March 2022 08:29 AM

    Namal don't think that you are a bachelor and show off.

    Eurnest Paul Saturday, 19 March 2022 08:31 AM

    If Namal sell his 400 Expensive watches worth over one million each, we could feed 10,000 poor people starving.

    Silly people Saturday, 19 March 2022 09:07 AM

    Does everyone wants Namal to cry and crawl wherever he goes because we're facing a financial crisis? He is an invitee in a sports arena and be happy at least we have a sports minister who is a real sportsman.

    Rasa thiyagalingam Sunday, 20 March 2022 06:41 AM

    Our future president and Dollar agent Public don’t worry wait and see

    Jerome Sunday, 20 March 2022 12:49 PM

    Diyasen kimaraya vs SL COL


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