SJB Representatives Raise Questions over Coal Deal, Alleged Financial Misuse and Speaker’s Conduct

SJB Raises Coal Deal and Financial Accountability Concerns at Media Briefing

Representatives of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the coal procurement process, the handling of public funds and the conduct of the Speaker of Parliament at a media briefing held on October 12, 2026.

Lawyer Yohan Ariyawansa, the party’s Kandy District organiser, questioned the government’s commitment to eliminating corruption, referring to the coal controversy and raising allegations about attempts to conceal wrongdoing.

Ariyawansa also raised concerns regarding the alleged misuse of public funds by the President, calling for greater accountability from the government.

Ravi Amarasinghe Comments on Speaker

Ravi Amarasinghe, identified as the Colombo District convenor of the Association of Professional Lecturers, also addressed the media briefing.

He commented on the Speaker of Parliament, drawing a comparison with Romesh Tharanga and claiming that the Speaker had also set a world record.

The briefing focused on allegations of corruption, financial accountability and concerns regarding the conduct of public officials.