Should Minister Kumara Jayakody resign? - Opinion | Daily Mirror
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“The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) filed charges against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody for corruption in 2016.”
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“The CIABOC alleged that Jayakody caused a loss of Rs. 8,859,708 to the state by influencing a procurement process related to the refurbishment of the Ceylon Fertiliser Company’s Hunupitiya warehouse.”
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“Opposition parties failed to specify the exact nature of corruption in the release of 300 containers from Colombo port without physical inspection.”
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“The committee appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake found containers were released 13 times before without physical inspection under a prior decision.”
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“Coal samples failed tests previously, with fines imposed as in the current coal purchase controversy.”
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“President Dissanayake stated that proper procurement processes were in place despite the alleged loss in the coal case.”
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“The case against Jayakody is specific regarding the accused, the act, and the time frame, though unproven.”
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“The incident against Jayakody occurred ten years prior and did not affect the NPP or its affiliated JVP party.”
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“President Dissanayake stated ministers would be removed immediately if found guilty of corruption.”
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“The NPP expanded its support base by admitting supporters of other parties deemed corrupt into its ranks.”
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“Prasanna Ranathunga and Premalal Jayasekara were elected to parliament while under court conviction.”
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“SJB Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara had six pending cases and a suspended prison term when he was shot dead in October last year.”
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“The NPP's reputation would be damaged by a minister being accused of corruption by CIABOC despite the incident's age.”
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