Member of Parliament Charles Misdirects the People- Rishad

Member of Parliament Charles Misdirects the People- Rishad

In reply to a question raised by the Vanni Member of Parliament Charles Nirmalanathan during the budget debate on vote of expenditure of the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishard Badiutheen said, that MP Charles is attempting to sow the seed of mistrust among the people by telling fabricated lies in this highest House.
He elaborated it by stating thus “regarding ongoing inquiry into the allegation of fraud said to be caused in rice imports prior to the year 2014, the current Chairman and higher officials are extending their fullest co-operation to the inquiry team. Further the internal audit division had provided all required data for the inquiry. Sathosa, which continued to incur loss prior to our take over, is now earning profit. We were able to convert Rs 1 ½ billion Sathosa turn over to Rs 3 billion. Sathosa, which offers a helping hand to ordinary people, carry out its trade in an honest and fair manner. Rice shortage was due to drought prevailed during last two years. Hence, we experienced rice shortage. In order to face this situation, several steps are being taken.All steps taken are transparent”, Rishad replied.