Speaking to reporters on Thursday , Leader of the Democratic Party,  Sarath Fonseka said that the party is against the attempts made by the government to establish gambling in the country inclusive of casinos.

Leader of Democratic Party, Sarath Fonseka said; “Through the introduction of casinos and gambling, they are paving the way for vices such as prostitution,  child molestation and many others to enter the country. At a time when the focus of the people of this country is on the New Year, the leader of this country is secretly presenting this bill once again by deceiving the people. In Parliament, we will object to this attempt as a political party. This bill needs to be withdrawn.”

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