Leader of the Opposition extends condolences on Mangala’s departure

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera, who was tested positive for Covid-19, passed away. His demise was confirmed today (24).

Extending condolences on the former minister’s departure, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa made a Twitter remark saying that Mangala was a person of the age in Sri Lankan politics who respected humanity and was committed to the philosophy he believed in in accordance with his conscience.

“Dear Mangala Samaraweera, you were a man of the age who respected humanity and was committed to the vision you believed in according to your conscience. May you attain Nibbana!” Premadasa stated.

Dear Mangala Samaraweera, you were a man of the age who respected humanity and was committed to the vision you believed in according to your conscience. May you attain Nibbana!

— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) August 24, 2021