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Political Corruption and Government

4 posts 4 threadsJul 5, 12:00 PM 1 2 1

Discussions are emerging around government accountability, with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa being questioned about his brother Basil's whereabouts amid corruption charges. There is also political debate about the new government's performance on economic development.

Nothing says "we're totally focused on fighting corruption" like diplomatically wishing Venezuela happy birthday while your former president's brother mysteriously forgets how to book a return flight home.

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK12:50

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he is unaware of his brother Basil Rajapaksa's travel plans when asked whether Basil would return to Sri Lanka, where he is wanted in connection with several corruption cases. https://t.co/IWPKFclBxi

Ada Derana @adaderana13:52

‘National Injury Prevention Week’ to commence tomorrow Read more: https://t.co/slxuCYbMfw #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #InjuryPrevention

@NewsCenterSL13:03

"What has the NPP Government done to elevate Sri Lanka to an Upper-Middle-Income country?" #SriLanka #LKA #NPPGovt #EconomicGrowth #MalimaGovernment #SriLankaEconomy #AnuraKumara #lkapolitics https://t.co/211ZGbzaqZ

MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 @MFA_SriLanka12:47

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of #Venezuela on the happy occasion of the Independence Day|05 July 2026! 🇻🇪l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka @SriLankainCuba @VenezuelaMFA https://t.co/peUt1bGxMl