By Tushara Jayaratne Speaks from Switzerland on Namal’s Exam Fraud, Vows to Reveal All
Tushara Jayaratne, a key witness in the investigation into Namal Rajapaksa’s alleged law exam fraud, spoke via YouTube yesterday (14) from Switzerland, where he has been in hiding for 14 years. Mean while Namal Rajapaksha said that he would like to see Thusahara Jayaratna testifying on the matter .The Police have alrady comenced investigations.
Jayaratne hailed the initiation of a police investigation into Rajapaksa’s alleged fraud as a historic victory. He emphasized that he has fought for this cause for over a decade and expressed confidence that the current Inspector General of Police would conduct the probe without yielding to pressure. He further asserted that there is clear evidence proving Rajapaksa’s involvement in the exam fraud.
“If the police conduct a proper investigation, this case has both civil and criminal implications. Kidnappings and assaults are clearly criminal offenses. I hope the Supreme Court will also initiate an investigation soon. Additionally, the Bar Association should conduct an inquiry into whether Namal Rajapaksa is fit to continue practicing as a lawyer,” Jayaratne stated.
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Expressing gratitude to those who supported him over the years, Jayaratne acknowledged that without their help, he might have suffered the same fate as missing journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda.
He also recognized the crucial legal assistance provided by lawyer Geethanjana Gunatilake and the leadership of Boston Lanka. .
Additionally, Jayaratne paid tribute to the late Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena, recalling how Jayawardena and then-Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe intervened to save his life when the government attempted to suppress non-governmental organizations.
“I am ready to present all the evidence. There are key witnesses in Sri Lanka, and Saroj from the BBC and Uvindu from The Telegraph possess valuable photographs. If all this information is compiled, the police can build a strong case,” Jayaratne asserted.
However, he expressed skepticism about the current Attorney General’s Department, stating that an independent institution should be established to conduct such investigations.
Reflecting on his personal struggles, Jayaratne revealed that his father was bedridden for one and a half years and passed away due to the distress caused by the case, and his mother died from Parkinson’s disease after he went into exile.
“I will expose all details of Namal Rajapaksa’s law exam fraud as a tribute to everyone who helped in this fight, regardless of the cost,” he declared.
Jayaratne also acknowledged the efforts of certain honest lawyers who tried to bring the fraud to light and hinted that a current Cabinet Minister is actively working on the case.
“Until the very end, I will do whatever it takes to unmask those who engaged in this disgraceful fraud, no matter the price,” he concluded.
