Former Minister cum General Secretary of the LSSP Prof. Tissa Vitharana called for a press conference yesterday and alleged that the Minister Champika Ranawaka had been closely associated with the BBS during Mahinda’s regime .At that time he vehemently protested taking action against Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera in connection with the attack on Muslims in Aluthgama. He blamed Champika Ranawaka for aiding and abetting him now by providing protection .
In response, Minister Champika has told the press that although he had some connection with them at that time , he has nothing to do with Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera now. He vehemently refuted the allegation and condemned the statement made by the Tissa Witharana.