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People overwhelmingly voted for NPP government to eradicated deep-rooted systemic corruption
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Ruling NPP promised to eliminate corruption and punish all those who had been involved in misappropriation
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"Sri Lankans have delivered a clear message that they will no longer tolerate corrupt leaders."
The IMF must put the issue on the agenda during their visit, he said.
Lack of parliament majority could drag the new prime minister's economic recovery plans
“We will take legal action as some of [the allegations] are already being investigated and some cases are ongoing."
Cabraal resigned from the post on Monday
Sri Lanka Parliament meets on Tuesday, April 5.
Analysts say is a drop in public confidence government probes into corruption allegations.
“The president is asking the commission to investigate a relative of his. Will such inquiry be fair?” said Rahuman.
“I assure Your Excellency that my wife and I are totally innocent and are guilty of no wrongdoings,” Nadesan said.
Alahapperuma said the Commission is required to submit a report within a month.
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