Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has been summoned to appear before the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission (BCIC) on July 27th to provide a statement. The summons is reportedly related to an investigation concerning his role as a member of the interview panel for the appointment of Chaminda Kularatne as Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament during the previous government. The commission seeks to obtain information and clarification regarding this appointment. Separately, Premadasa also raised questions in Parliament regarding the disappearance of US$2.5 million and criticized the Minister of Justice.
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Opposition Leader Summoned by Bribery Commission
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Sajith Premadasa summoned by BCIC on July 27th.
Summons relates to parliamentary appointment interview panel.
He also raised questions on US$2.5m in Parliament.