Founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa is due to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on Friday, November 21, in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal acquisition of land using Rs. 50 million in unlawfully obtained funds. However, it remains uncertain whether the former minister will return to Sri Lanka for the hearing. Rajapaksa’s legal team in May told court he is receiving treatment in the United States for spinal and nerve complications following a fall from a chair. They said an American doctor had advised him to avoid air travel for six months,…
Nov 21: Is Basil returning for his court appearance & Opposition rally ?
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