Defamation lawsuit against Gammanpila

Feb 17, 2017

The most fitting answer could be given to those who make baseless allegations and trying to mar the good image of a person is to take legal action against them, says Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake. The minister pointed out that certain bankrupt politicians of the so called Joint Opposition are making baseless allegations targeting to mar his fame.

Minister Karunanayake expressed these views during a media briefing convened today (February 16) at the Finance Ministry. The media briefing was held to explain the allegations made against minister Ravi Karunanayake by MP Udaya Gammanpila with regard to a vehicle assembling company. Addressing the media, the Minister said that he is engaged in politics with a professional base therefore his intention is to serve the country and its masses. Minister Karunanayake said that he will take legal action against MP Udaya Gammanpila for making baseless allegations.

Minister Ravi Karunanayake further commented on the matter during the media briefing:

“Those who increased the debt burden in the country from Rs.1, 700 billion to Rs.9, 500 billion, question us today what has happened to the country. We would like to tell them with responsibility that we have been facing all the challenges and are building up a vibrant economy. We have been able to increase the economic growth to 13.8% from 10.2%. The then rulers failed to collect state revenue to pay at least the loan installment but we improved the state revenue to considerable levels. Not only that, we took action for development amid all these challenges.