Questions have been raised on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s newly released book. ‘The Conspiracy’ which claims internationally sponsored regime change was the cause for him to be ousted from the Sri Lankan Presidency in 2022.
Taking to ‘X’, the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka questioned the former President’s suggestion that foreign ambassadors’ visits to Sri Lanka military objects should be restricted.
“Took notice of publications in SL press about the freshly launched book by G. Rajapaksa, where it’s suggested that foreign ambassadors’ visits to SL military objects should be restricted. Then it needs clarification, the diplomatic representatives of which countries are meant?” the Russian Embassy questioned.
Also commenting on the book, MP Wimal Weerawansa, who was a close ally of Gotabaya Rajapaksa and later quit his government, said despite mentioning foreign involvement, the former President has failed to mention any names in his book.
MP Wimal Weerawansa has questioned why no names have been mentioned even though the former President claims that internationally sponsored regime change was the cause for his ouster.
Meanwhile, senior Sri Lankan journalist Ranga Sirilal pointed out that the cover of the former President’s book claims “internationally sponsored regime change” toppled him, but it has no mention of any foreign government inside.
“Even @USAmbSL gets just one mention on P88 along with UN Resident Rep calling for an investigation into the Rambukanna police shooting. Disappointing,” the Sri Lankan journalist said in a statement on ‘X’.
On Thursday (Mar 07), former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa launched his new book detailing incidents related to the protests to oust him from the Presidency in 2022.
In his book, Gotabaya Rajapaksa reveals the ordeal he went through during the anti-government protests, his evacuation, and the measures taken to address the economic crisis and restore normalcy in the country.
Took notice of publications in SL press about the freshly launched book by G.Rajapaksa, where it’s suggested that foreign ambassadors’ visits to SL military objects should be restricted.
Then it needs clarification, the diplomatic representatives of which countries are meant? 🕵️♂️ pic.twitter.com/KdCqjHZOn9— Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka (@RusEmbSriLanka) March 8, 2024