Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has issued a clarification regarding recent reports about his assets.
“I saw reports stating I have about Rs. 2.2 million in bank accounts and a land valued at Rs. 2.4 million. I wanted to clarify this,” he said.
He explained that the funds in his accounts include money received during a function for his daughter on January 1.
“People had given money for this, and I have records of who gave how much. The money I have in the bank is my daughter’s money, and anyone can verify this if needed,” he added.
Hewage also emphasized that his assets were acquired before entering politics. “We are not beggars. Before I entered politics, I completed a degree and worked as a government teacher. During that time, I purchased this 10-perch land,” he said.