“If you are Bruce Lee, I am Mike Tyson,” - Chamara Sampath challenges Lal Kantha

• “I will give you two punches and you will fall to the ground”

• Accuses NPP MPs of acting like ‘stone statues’ instead of addressing people’s grievances

• Claims that 159 NPP MPs remain silent while public continue to face economic hardship

• Says despite legal challenges would continue to speak out on behalf of the people

Former Minister and Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake issued a fiery challenge to Minister K. D. Lal Kantha during a public gathering, declaring, “If you are Bruce Lee, I am Mike Tyson,” in response to remarks attributed to the Minister.  

Addressing the gathering, Dassanayake responded to remarks reportedly made by Lal Kantha concerning physical strength and confrontational politics. Referring to an alleged comparison by Lal Kantha to martial arts icon Bruce Lee, Dassanayake said, “I have one thing to tell Lal Kantha. If you are Bruce Lee, I am Mike Tyson. I will give you two punches and you will fall to the ground.”  

During his speech, Dassanayake strongly criticised the conduct of the current administration, claiming that 159 NPP Members of Parliament remain silent while the public continue to face economic hardship. He accused them of acting like “stone statues” instead of addressing the people’s grievances.  

The MP also disclosed that he is currently facing 14 court cases. He said indictments had been issued against him by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court recently, with further hearings scheduled at the High Court and the Badulla Magistrate’s Court. Despite the legal challenges, Dassanayake stated that he would continue to speak out on behalf of the public.