UNHRC chief’s latest report baseless – President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay ‘s latest report on Sri Lanka contained baseless material. He said that the UN High Commissioner demanded an international investigation against Sri Lanka soon after terrorism was eradicated from the country. He said that the Government is not perturbed by her latest report on Sri Lanka based on wrong information.

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‘Opposition responsible for issues taken up’

Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody said the Opposition has every right to engage in politics, but they must be held responsible for what they take up, especially issues that concern the country. Asked about the UNP’s claim that the Government has deliberately ignored to take up its No-confidence motion against it during the next sittings from March 18 to 21, the Deputy Speaker said the Opposition can take it up at the Party Leader’s meeting and get it listed.

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PC polls victory will convey strong message to international community - Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva

Leader of the House and Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said he is confident that the Government delegation which represented the UNHRC sessions in Geneva is a strong team which can present our case before the UNHRC successfully.

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