At the “Lawyers for Economic Stability” event, President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlights his success in stabilising Sri Lanka’s economy by assembling a cross-party expert team: stresses his unique role in preventing further instability during a critical period and defended his administration’s anti-corruption efforts: emphasises the importance of fiscal discipline and foreign investment to ensure long-term economic recovery. MP Rajitha Senaratne supports former MP Thalatha Athukorala’s call for unity between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, calling it the best strategy for Sri Lanka: reveals his efforts to persuade Premadasa to cooperate with Wickremesinghe but faces resistance: also notes frustration amongst some SJB members, who are considering crossing over as the election campaign advances. The Indian High Commission in Colombo dismisses social media claims that a diplomatic cable indicates NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to win the election: The cable allegedly suggested Dissanayake’s growing support and a lead over competitors: The High Commission clarifies that these reports are unfounded and baseless, denying any such cable or survey results.
Former Minister A.H.M.
Fowzie receives a two-year prison sentence, suspended for 10 years, from the Colombo High Court for misusing a state vehicle in 2010: The charges involved using a luxury vehicle, valued at Rs. 20 million, for personal benefit and spending Rs. 1 mill.