CEB unionist Ranjan Jayalal to be summoned to Parliament over alleged false claims

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January 23, Colombo (LNW): Trade unionist representing Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees, Ranjan Jayalal, is set to be summoned before Parliament over allegations of disseminating false information, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Wijesekera has proposed the summoning of Ranjan Jayalal, accusing him of spreading inaccurate claims.

The Minister clarified that Jayalal falsely asserted that both Parliament and the President’s office had not settled their electricity bills for months.

He emphasised that both institutions have consistently paid their electricity bills, warranting parliamentary scrutiny of Jayalal’s statements.

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