Concerns on anti-corruption bill

Opposition party raises concerns over anti-corruption bill

by Sandro Sathyajith 18-06-2023 | 7:06 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has voiced its disagreement with the proposed anti-corruption bill, citing insufficient laws for recovering stolen assets and holding responsible parties accountable.

Member of Parliament Tissa Attanayake, the national organizer of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, stated that his party cannot extend support to the anti-corruption bill due to these concerns. The bill is scheduled to be discussed and passed in Parliament on the 21st, prompting further debate on the matter.