Minister controlling distilleries as ‘Mathata Thitha’ goes unabated - Hemakumara

 

Former Minister and Mawbima Janatha Party leader, Hemakumara Nanayakkara Sunday said that although religious observances are conducted at Temple Trees on Poya Days while the ‘Mathata Thitha’ policy is ongoing, a certain Cabinet Minister is controlling four liquor distilleries giving ‘Thithata Matha’.

Nanayakkara said he had come to know through sources that the government is preparing to introduce a new Gazette which will allow the import of ethanol without restrictions.
This will give way to the importing of ethanol without control to manufacture ‘Kasippu’ (illicit liquor) and distribute across the country, the former presidential advisor told reporters Sunday.

He also accused the JVP of selling a private radio station belonging to them to a Cabinet Minister from Kurunegala.
Nanayakkara made these comments addressing a joint opposition press briefing Sunday.