The Hon. Jagath Vithana
Hon. Jagath Vithana said he was willing to assist the Government on transport matters, starting in Kalutara with a small team and without vehicles or perks, but suggested the proposal had not yet received approval. He alleged corruption in the Sri Lanka Transport Board, referred to past excess payments and bus acquisitions, and said he had received a file on alleged corruption from the head of Lanka Ashok Leyland. He also requested time to speak further on the bond scam, including in the presence of Minister Nalinda Jayatissa.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 The Leader of the House asked me to contribute my expertise on transport again. I agreed wholeheartedly—no vehicles or perks; allow me to start in Kalutara with a small team. He proposed it sincerely. Perhaps your side has not approved it, or the President’s consent hasn’t come; the Minister is silent. I wish to state publicly that I am ready to help. The Sri Lanka Transport Board has become a den of corruption. I previously said over Rs. 2.5 million extra was paid and 2,500 buses were acquired; I too bought about 50 buses then. The head of Lanka Ashok Leyland, Mr. Gowtham, handed over a file of corruption. Is my offer not help?
¶ 02 I have much to say on the bond scam as well. Give me time; I will speak, or another day. In front of Minister Nalinda Jayatissa I can explain more.
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Cite as: The Hon. Jagath Vithana. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 April 2025. No. 1747715041076408. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/15181