Minister Lal Kantha Affirms NPP's Resolve to Stay in Power, Dismisses PM Independence Rumors

Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has declared the National People's Power (NPP) is resolute in maintaining its governing power, stating it will not be relinquished easily. Addressing various public events, including the distribution of land deeds and Rs. 50,000 housing aid to 114 cyclone-affected families, the Minister also alluded to reforms like abolishing parliamentary pensions and official residences. He firmly dismissed circulating social media rumors about Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya preparing to go independent as unfounded political gossip. The minister underscored the government's commitment to its mandate and its efforts to counter misinformation.