Video: UNP vague on John’s junket

07 Jan 2014 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The main opposition United National Party (UNP) was vague in its response when asked whether Chief Opposition Whip John Amaratunga was accompanying President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his Middle East tour.

“Mr. Amaratunga has informed UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake that he was going on this tour to visit religious sites and as such the party has given him permission to do so,” UNP spokesman Gayantha Karunathilake told a news conference today.

But when asked about Mr. Amaratunga’s participation along with the President at some of the bilateral discussions at a time the UNP had repeatedly criticised the Government for the huge amount of money it spends on foreign tours, Mr. Karunathilake said the party’s view on this matter would be made public later.

(Lahiru Pothmulla)

Breaking News

Video: UNP vague on John’s junket

Most Popular Articles

More arrests of lawyers, politicians and senior police officers

Girl visited her lover, gang raped by lover and his friends

Former National Lotteries Board Chairperson Shyamila Perera arrested

Country loses US $ 1 billion in fraudulent transactions, certain banks involved

Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Bracket and Schedule: Road to the Final Takes Shape

Latest News

Dead Dolphin found washed ashore in Wilpattu national park

Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Bracket and Schedule: Road to the Final Takes Shape

Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war’s impact on Ukraine

US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau