Minister seeks Rs. 1 bn each from Wimal Weerawansa & TV channel over alleged defamation

In a statement, the Minister's office said the notices relate to remarks made by Weerawansa at a media briefing held on or around Feb. The statement described the allegation as entirely false, baseless and malicious, and said it was made with the intention of damaging the Minister's reputation and undermining public confidence.

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