Eradicate the leasing mafia – Sajith
Posted by Editor on June 14, 2020 - 5:20 pm

Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Sajith Premadasa has called for prompt measures to eradicate the leasing mafia in the country.
The final rites of the Chairman of the Self-Employed Professionals’ National Three-Wheeler Federation, Sunil Jayawardena, who was assassinated, will be performed at the Kesbewa Public Cemetery today.
Speaking to media after paying his respects to Sunil Jayawardene, the former Leader of the Opposition requested the government to legalize leasing concessions granted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also called for stern legal action to be taken promptly against those responsible for the murder of Sunil Jayawardena.
(Source: News Radio)
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As a key Cabinet Minister in the Yahapalana Aanduwa, what did you do to eliminate Mafia?
In fact, you promoted the growth of may Mafia in the Housing and Construction Industry including tender Mafia where your Cabinet colleagues were exclusive members for Govt Contracts.