NPP Cabinet Minister has history of financial crime allegations – MP Shanakiyan
An individual who was interdicted over financial crimes during his tenure at the State Fertilizer Company is currently serving as a Cabinet Minister under the new government, opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said. Addressing the Parliament today, MP Shanakiyan said the individual is now seated in the front row of the Parliament, adding he does not like to name the person.
He further said that the individual had been accused of financial crimes at the State Fertilizer Company during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s previous tenure as the Minister of Agriculture.MP Shanakiyan went on to say that it was normal for the opposition to be concerned and suspicious if corruption was continuing when such individuals have been given important roles in the government and are seated in Parliament.
He made the remarks while addressing the government’s decision regarding renewable energy projects and the issues surrounding the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
