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Heated scenes erupted in Parliament as Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake launched a scathing attack on several government ministers, predicting jail time for their alleged involvement in a series of corruption scandals. His remarks sparked uproar in the House, leading to a fierce war of words and an open challenge from one of the accused ministers.
MP Dassanayake, who was himself recently remanded in connection of financial irregularity , took the floor during the afternoon session and accused the current administration of gross financial misconduct and abuse of public trust. Despite his own brushes with the law, Dassanayake appeared undeterred as he fired off a volley of accusations that left the chamber in chaos.
“We will make the Minister of Agriculture wear a jumper for spending over Rs. 100 million on a monkey census,” Dassanayake declared, drawing audible gasps and laughter from some MPs while others protested angrily. “Minister Sunil Handunnetti will also face consequences for his involvement in the sugar scam. We will ensure justice is served.”
The MP’s remarks were laced with political venom, directly targeting senior government figures by name and accusing them of manipulating state projects for personal or political gain. Among the most serious allegations was one directed at Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, who Dassanayake claimed had been involved in a fraudulent real estate transaction.
“A house valued at Rs. 500 million was allegedly purchased for just Rs. 5 million,” he alleged. “These are not baseless accusations. I am quoting MP Ramanathan Archuna, who tabled a document in Parliament regarding this very scam. Minister Samarasinghe is referred to as ‘Deal Wasantha’ by some protesters.”
The comments caused a commotion on the government benches. Minister Samarasinghe stood up to defend himself, dismissing the claims as political theatre and challenging Dassanayake directly.
“I challenge the MP. Send me to jail if he can,” Samarasinghe retorted, pounding the desk. “These are baseless accusations meant to distract from the opposition’s own failures.”
The parliamentary speaker was forced to intervene multiple times to restore order as members from both sides of the aisle.