Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s son Vimukthi Kumaratunga has refuted media reports claiming that he is set to enter the political arena in Sri Lanka.
Issuing a statement, Vimukthi said he has no intention of entering Sri Lankan politics, urging everyone to disregard any statement being circulated in this regard.
Stating that he hoped to raise awareness and champion, in his personal capacity, the many causes in Sri Lanka that he holds dear, Vimukthi said he would like to clearly state that he has no intention whatsoever of engaging in Sri Lankan Politics.
“Therefore, I appeal to everyone to disregard any statement alleging my aspirations to become a Sri Lankan politician,” he said.
Vimukthi Kumaratunga further said he would like to disassociate himself from reports claiming that the ground is being prepared for the entrance of a son from a prominent family into the Sri Lankan political arena.
“For the last twenty-one years I have been and continue to be, totally committed to my work as a veterinarian and my ongoing specialist training as a veterinary ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom,” he added.
Pointing out that he has striven hard to carve out a dignified and private life for himself, Vimukthi requested that the Sri Lankan media and public respect his privacy. (NewsWire)