NPP’s Handunnetti clarifies stance on Elon Musk remarks at business forum amidst backlash

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June 02, Colombo (LNW): Former JVP MP and member of the National Peoples Power’s (NPP) Economic Council Sunil Hadunnetti clarified his stance regarding remarks made about billionaire businessman Elon Musk, affirming that he had no intention to categorise Musk as an ‘economic hit-man’.

Speaking at a Business Forum, Hadunnetti expressed regret for any misinterpretation, specifying that his comments regarding economic hit-men referred to James Packer and George Soros, associated with the previous Ranil Wickremesinghe regime.

Hadunnetti emphasised that renowned investors avoid Sri Lanka due to instability, political interference, and lawlessness.

He extended his apologies to Elon Musk, reiterating that his remarks were misquoted and not directed towards Musk.

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