“Very positive development” Namal on releasing Duminda Silva

June 24, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Minister Namal Rajapaksa has commented on the Presidential pardon given to former MP Duminda Silva.

“A great injustice was done to Duminda Silva during the previous Government. It’s clearly evident through the leaked voice recordings of Ranjan Ramanayake,” he said.

Namal Rajapaksa also said that there was a lot of criticism in the county regarding the judgment given to Duminda Silva.

“The President has pardoned a lot of convicts today, including Duminda Silva. So I think it is a very positive development,” the Minster said.

Former MP Duminda Silva, who was convicted for murder was given a Presidential pardon this morning. Following his release, the former MP left the Prison Hospital earlier today. (NewsWire)