Ravi K stumped by Kandy victim’s query

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake was put in a difficult position on Wednesday (14) by a question posed to him by a victim, during his visit to areas affected by the recent unrest in Kandy. According to reports a victim of violence had questioned as to where Minister Lakshman Kiriella was. “Why has he not visited us?” he had asked of MP Karunanayake.

The incident had occurred when Karunanayake visited the Kengalla Muslim Mosque that was ransacked and set fire to during the recent unrest. According to sources the man had questioned as to why government ministers representing the district had not visited them, including Minister Lakshman Kiriella.

As Ravi K was left unable to answer the man had gone on to say many of those politicians are merely focused on votes and not their constituents. “Perhaps they are afraid they will lose Sinhala votes in future elections or feel that we are useless” the man had gone on to say adding that however it was appreciative that Ravi K had at least visited them and thanked him for it.

The MP was also joined by the recently elected UNP local government members of the Colombo North electoral district.

 Our children continue to have nightmares!

According to the victim children in the area continue to have nightmares regarding the incidents and even the slightest things like a motorcycle doubling back alarms them. “This is where we were born so where else do we go to?” he had questioned.

The Minister speaking to those gathered had assured the people that the government does not condone the actions of these groups and that the law will be enforced against them. He also assured that such incidents will be prevented from happening going forward.

100,000 as compensations for the deceased’s family and 20,000 monthly from the MP allowance

During his visit, the MP presented Rs 100, 000 to the family of Samsudeen Abdul Basith who died during the violence while promising to provide them Rs 20, 000 from his MP allowance monthly till the family is economically stable.

The MP visiting the residence of the driver H.G Kumarasinghe of Ambale, Teldeniya whose death led to these events also presented his family with Rs. 100, 000 while promising to provide them Rs 20, 000 from his allowance as an MP.