Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayaka faced an unexpected interruption yesterday during an inspection visit to the Colombo Fort Railway Station, where he was reviewing plans for a proposed flyover connecting the Pettah bus stand.
The disruption came from civil activist Kamantha Thushara, who addressed the Minister publicly in front of officials and onlookers. Thushara voiced his frustration over a previous encounter, accusing the Minister of responding dismissively when he sought an appointment.
“We brought you to power, and you must remember who we are,” Thushara said, alleging that the Minister had questioned his identity during the earlier request. He added that he is widely known among the people of Peradeniya.
Minister Rathnayaka did not immediately engage with the comments and proceeded with the scheduled inspection programme without response.
The visit formed part of an on-site review of proposed infrastructure developments intended to reduce chronic traffic congestion in and around the busy Pettah transport hub.
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