August 24, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Minister of Housing T. B. Sarath has firmly denied any government involvement in the legal proceedings that led to the remand of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, stating that the matter lies entirely within the domain of the judiciary and has nothing to do with political retaliation.
Speaking to the media following a public event yesterday (23), Sarath emphasised that the current administration, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), is committed to upholding democratic values and the rule of law — even when it involves high-profile political figures.
“As the NPP, we recognise that every political leader, regardless of party affiliation, possesses a fundamental democratic right to lead and to govern according to their policies,” Sarath said. “That includes Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe — he had that right yesterday, he has it today, and he will have it tomorrow. What we are witnessing now is not government interference. There is no act of revenge at play here.”
He went on to stress that the legal action taken against Wickremesinghe was part of an independent judicial process, free from political influence or directive. According to the Deputy Minister, any attempt to portray the remand as a political manoeuvre is a mischaracterisation of the facts.
