By unusuma.lk on (LK time)
Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, has announced that the government will not issue a formal request for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to vacate his official residence. Instead, a bill will be presented in Parliament to legally address the matter.
He questioned whether it is morally justifiable for a single individual to occupy a vast 30,000-square-foot mansion.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that rather than sending an official letter, the government will follow legal procedures to remove the former President through an Act of Parliament.
Commenting on the issue, Mr. Watagala stated:
“30,000 square feet… Oh, Mr. President, if you have a conscience, reflect on it. If not, then leave. The bill will be tabled in Parliament in the coming days. No letters will be sent—only an Act of Parliament. The process will follow legal provisions. If he chooses to leave voluntarily, it would be an honorable decision. So, he should reflect on it.”
