Bandula files action against Sawarnavahini for discontinuing 'Mul Putuwa'

Bandula files action against Sawarnavahini for discontinuing 'Mul Putuwa'

The popular programme 'Mul Pituwa' which was commenced by

famous media personnel Bandula Padmakumara in the television channel Swarnavahini and continued uninterrupted for 12 years  had been discontinued his presentation of the popular programmewithout any reason after the new government came in to power.

During the 100day programme of the previous government this "Mul Pituwa programme had been stopped.When inquiries were made  by him it had been revealed that it was terminated any for any political reason.It had been revealed later from the Swarnavahini institution that it had been made owing to a decision of them.

However after removal of Badula Padmakumara the programme had been continued deploying some others under a different title Bandula Padmakumara had added that he is the person who was the creator of this programme at the Swarnavahini.With these changes his good name and reputation has been tarnished. For this his lawyer had  filed a   case against the Swarnavahini institution in the commercial  magistrate courts claiming a sum od rupees 200 million as defamatory charges.

For Bandula Padmakumara several attorneys at law had appointed. resident's counsel MLU Amir Sabhir,attorneys at law Shenani Alwis.Lasantha Thiranagama and Sanath Wijewardena are to appear for the case. the   date of hearing is to be notified later.