Former President Maithripala Sirisena publicly apologized

President Sirisena further assured that he is currently taking all means necessary to pay the fine imposed by the courts on him in this regard.

He said that, however, it has not been stated in the relevant judgment issued by the court that he, during his tenure as the Head of State, made a mistake that led to the attacks, but that the President shall be held responsible for the grave mistake committed by those officials appointed by him.

‘This is why the courts have imposed a fine of RS. 100 million against me. I have accepted this with respect, and am trying to pay it however I can, with the help of my loved ones’’, he said.