"No political deal with Rishad Bathiudeen" - President

Special Statement from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

 

Ensuring national security is the first and foremost responsibility of my government.

I am not prepared to hand over the power of arresting or arbitrarily releasing people to politicians, as happened in the past.

 

I will also take actions to rectify any omissions or mistakes made by the relevant authorities or officials.

 

I emphasize that our government has not entered into any political deal with Parliamentarian Rishad Badurdeen.

 

I assure my citizens that I will not forsake the trust that they have placed in me and I will most certainly continue to work towards strengthening the built trust.

 

Source : News Wire