நாமலுக்கு மஹிந்த ரகசியக் கடிதம்

Newswire, Newsfirst, Ada Derana, Hiru News (සිංහල) and Sri Lanka Mirror report that MP Namal Rajapaksa issued a statement or letter marking 50 days in custody. Newswire says the statement was dated October 23 and that October 24 would mark the 50th day since he was taken into custody; Ada Derana (தமிழ்) likewise reported the statement in connection with the 50th day.

Newswire and Ada Derana report that Rajapaksa said he was willing to remain imprisoned for up to 500 days if this could benefit the country, ease pressure on the public or help protect cultural heritage. Newsfirst and Lankadeepa report his message that people stood behind him beyond the prison walls.

Newswire reports that Rajapaksa questioned the Government’s economic performance and referred to promises including lower electricity bills and fuel prices, regular salary increases, interest-free loans without collateral, lower-priced Toyota Vitz cars and tax exemptions on essentials, healthcare and education. Newswire also says he criticised the focus on one political family as a distraction from national problems.

Newswire reports that Rajapaksa expressed sorrow over the death of the tusker Kavantissa and called for protection of the country’s cultural and natural heritage. It also says he praised his father, Mahinda Rajapaksa, for protecting heritage, and argued for respectful discussion of religion and culture without spreading hatred.

Daily Mirror, Newswire and Ada Derana report that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa wrote an emotional letter to his son. Daily Mirror says it recalled advice given when Namal entered politics in 2010, while Ada Derana reports that the letter urged him not to seek revenge after coming to power.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.