There were allegations made against Rishad Bathiudeen in Web news agencies, that he was settling Muslims in predominantly Sinhala area, Namalgama. This is a prelude to establish Garment factories, false news alleged.
North Provincial Councillor cum ACMC Vice President , V,Jeyatilleke has made a public statement to the effect that no such settlements were established in Namalgama, which is exclusively a Sinhalese village.
In other villages of Vavuniya , Tamils, Muslims and Sinhalese are living in peace. some vested interest are trying to damage the peace now prevailing by carrying out such propaganda against Rishad said, Jeryatilleke.