Minister Champika Ranawaka is to take legal action...

Minister Champika Ranawaka is to take legal action seeking Rs.500 million in damages against Operations Committee member of CEB Joint Trade Union Alliance, Ranjan Jayalal for tarnishing his credibility and reputation and also media institutions for publishing false statements.

Mr. Jayalal at a press conference on August 29 had claimed that a bed was purchased for Rs.80,000 and transported to Kataragama all the way from Colombo for Patali Champika Ranawaka.

In a statement issued today (September 5) the Minister affirms that he, as Power and Energy Minister, has never taken official vehicles, official residences, security personnel or any other privileges belonging to the CEB.

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