Video: 45 liquor shops directly owned by politicians

THURSDAY, 31 MARCH 2016

Various governments that were in power since 1994 have issued 1098 liquor licenses and it is revealed that 45 of them have been reserved directly by senior politicians represented and representing Parliament. The list with names and addresses of politicians has been revealed and 13 of the 45 liquor licenses for politicians have been taken by 13 politicians representing Kurunegala District.

Despite information revealing that 45 liquor shops are owned by politicians, it is reported that most of the licenses for the liquor shops have been taken under the names of their relatives or close associates.

The attention of the cabinet meeting held yesterday (30th) had been drawn to politicians who possess liquor licenses and it is reported that the President and the Prime Minister possess a list of politicians owning liquor licenses.

At the election for Uva Provincial Council the Leader of the JVP candidates Samantha Viddyaratna revealed names and addresses of politicians in the province who own liquor shops.