December 24, Colombo (LNW): The government is determined to take decisive action to curb the resurgence of underworld activities and combat drug trafficking, according to Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
Speaking at a Cabinet press briefing this afternoon (24), Dr. Jayatissa reassured the public that the security forces are fully committed to addressing these issues in a systematic and thorough manner.
The Minister emphasised that the government’s approach would not rely on short-term measures or temporary operations.
“As a government, we are firmly committed to suppressing the underworld and tackling drug-related crimes,” he stated. “However, we do not intend to limit our efforts to quick, short-term operations that may only offer fleeting solutions. The security forces are actively engaging with the issue, and we are already seeing tangible steps being taken.“
He went on to promise that further actions are being implemented and that the public would soon begin to see the positive outcomes of these interventions.
Responding to claims made by SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara regarding members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the core faction of the ruling party National Peoples Power (NPP), allegedly seeking assistance from the President’s Fund, Dr. Jayatissa confirmed that a list of MPs who had received funds from the President’s Fund between 2005 and 2024 had already been released.
However, he added that additional names, including those of local government officials such as Pradeshiya Sabha members, chairmen, and Provincial Council members, would be disclosed in Parliament soon.
“You will know the full details when I release the rest of the list,” Minister Jayatissa remarked in response to the allegations. He made it clear that the final list, which will provide clarity on the matter, would soon be tabled in Parliament for public scrutiny.
