-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Ah, Sri Lankan politics—where the drama is better than any teledrama, and the plot twists could put Hollywood thrillers to shame. The latest spicy revelation? Rumors that Ranil Wickremesinghe didn’t just charm his way into the presidency in July 2022, but rather, allegedly, "invested" in securing votes. And by "invested," we mean cold, hard cash, reportedly funneled from the Indian High Commission in Colombo straight into the pockets of certain SLPP MPs, along with a handful of Muslim and Tamil parliamentarians.
Now, let’s break it down. When Parliament voted to elect a president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa's dramatic exit, the general expectation was that Dullas Alahapperuma had the numbers. Most of the SLPP, along with the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), were leaning towards him. But then, suddenly, out of nowhere, Ranil—who didn’t even have a single MP from his own party—sat in Parliament looking like a man who had already read the script of the final episode. Confidence, or insider knowledge?
According to whispers in political circles, a crucial meeting took place between Ranil, Basil Rajapaksa, and an Indian diplomat just before the vote. Conveniently, shortly after that meeting, a financial "monsoon" is said to have poured into Parliament, allegedly ensuring a well-timed shift in loyalty. And just like that, the man who had lost his own seat in the 2020 elections magically became Sri Lanka’s leader.
If true, this wouldn’t be just a scandal—it would be the Olympics of political bribery. Imagine: a man without a party, without MPs, without a public mandate, but with the right “investments”, successfully navigating his way into the top job. A modern political miracle!
Now, of course, Dullas Alahapperuma, the supposed rightful winner, has every reason to be furious. If there’s even a shred of truth to these allegations, shouldn’t he take legal action? Shouldn’t someone—anyone—investigate whether Sri Lanka’s democracy was essentially auctioned off?
And let’s not forget, Ranil has a history of controversy—including the infamous Batalanda torture chamber allegations from decades ago. If he financed a parliamentary vote with external funds, this could be one of the biggest political manipulations in Sri Lanka’s history.
So, what happens if he’s found guilty? Well, in Sri Lanka, we have a saying: "You’ll be taken to Galle Face." And we all know what that means.
-By Political Correspondent
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