Minister Samantha Vidyarathna named several individuals and companies that allegedly received funds allocated for entrepreneurs under a World Bank loan program during what he called were previous “green” and “blue” governments. Speaking in Parliament, Vidyarathna said the project was intended to support agriculture sector development, with a portion earmarked for entrepreneurs and industry-related initiatives. “This list is long, so I’ll name a few,” he said. Among those named was a company reportedly linked to Anoma Gamage, wife of former Minister Daya Gamage, which received Rs. 14.95 million. “There is no company and no repayment,” the minister alleged. Vidyarathna also claimed…
Minister reveals list of politicians who allegedly took World Bank loan funds
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