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Kiriella says criticism was directed at Govt, not minorities

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Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 00:00
Kiriella says criticism was directed at Govt, not minorities
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SJB senior politician Lakshman Kiriella on Friday defended his remarks made during a meeting with the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, insisting that his criticism was directed at the Government and not at minority communities. Kir...

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  • —SJB senior politician Lakshman Kiriella on Friday defended his remarks made during a meeting with the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, insisting that his criticism was directed at the Government and not at minority communities.
  • —Kiriella came under fire following reports that he had accused the Government of seeking to win the support of [].
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