Rajapaksa vows legal actions against those who make ‘baseless’ allegations

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he would not hesitate to take legal actions against those who make ‘baseless’ allegations about him. The observation was made at a special event held at the Matugama Nandana Temple on Wednesday (14) afternoon.

Rajapaksa has also sent a letter of demand to foreign Minister Managala Samaraweera, seeking Rs 1 billion in damages over an alleged defamatory statement the latter had made. At a press conference last Thursday (7), Mangala had accused the former president and his family of allegedly having siphoned off funds worth more than $18 billion during Rajapaksa’s terms in power.

After few days, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said a defamation case will be filed against the former President demanding Rs. 2000 million over an abusive statement he made (former President) concerning the Lankaputhra Development Bank during a recent event.