President’s Protection of Minister Shows Double Corruption: Vimal Weerawansa

09-Apr-2026

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Vimal Weerawansa, Leader of the National Freedom Front, criticised the President for publicly protecting a minister accused of corruption, calling it “double corruption.” The minister awarded coal contracts to unqualified companies, causing heavy economic burdens. Weerawansa urged the removal of the minister if courageous leaders exist within the JVP.