Misuse of President’s Fund: Dayasiri responds to allegations

Colombo, December 20 (Daily Mirror) - MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has rejected allegations that he improperly benefited from the President’s Fund.

The remarks follow Minister Jayatissa’s recent parliamentary disclosure of payments from the President’s Fund to politicians between 2005 and 2024.

Clarifying the matter, he told media that he did receive Rs. 400,000 from the Fund in 2019 for a heart surgery approved by then-President Maithripala Sirisena.

Presenting hospital bills, he explained that the Fund covered only part of his treatment at Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital after a heart attack, with the remainder paid from his personal funds.

Jayasekera criticized Minister Jayatissa for making "inaccurate claims" and called for an end to politically motivated accusations regarding the Fund.