
一 | Colombo, Oct 12 (UNI) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry says that a handful of persons who advised former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa caused the unprecedented economic meltdown in the island nation.
The Island newspaper quoted Sabry as alleging that politicians, officials, public sector as well as the trade unions were responsible for the current crisis which has led to widespread shortages of even essential goods including fuel, food and medicines.
The Minister said so in response to Hiru anchor Chamuditha Samarawickrema while discussing the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) taking up the contentious issue of economic crimes in Sri Lanka.
In a wide-ranging interview, Sabry repeated the accusations that he had made in June in his capacity as the Finance Minister following talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington.
However, Minister Sabry declined to call those responsible ‘economic assassins’ or categorise their actions ‘economic crimes.’ But he acknowledged that as a member of the Cabinet-of-Ministers he had also been named a respondent in Court cases in this regard.
Sabry stressed that he didn’t believe that those who had been blamed for the crisis did so purposely though the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa acted recklessly on advice received, without taking sufficient safeguards, the newspaper reported.
The interviewers repeatedly pointed out that the denial of basic requirements could be considered violation of human rights.
The Minister complained that in spite of the deteriorating crisis, those responsible continued to make promises at the expense of economic stability.
Sabry cited the recent declaration of free mid-day meal as a case in point. Such promises were made without making required financial provisions, he said.
He admitted that Sri Lanka wouldn’t have been in this mess if not for the arrogant conduct of the decision-makers.
Commenting on the vote against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC meet in Geneva, the Minister said the country was paying a very heavy price for failing to fulfil the promises made by successive governments to the international community.
Sabry emphasised that the contentious issues of reconciliation and accountability should be addressed with appropriate mechanisms.
UNI MR。 Actor Dhanush took fans down memory lane on Monday after he posted a set of emotional photos from Varanasi, the city where his hit film Raanjhanaa was shot. He shared new pictures on social media showing him walking on the ghats of Varanasi and enjoying a cup of chai with director Aanand L Rai. The actor looked deeply nostalgic as he reflected on his journey from Raanjhanaa to his upcoming film Tere Ishq Mein, which marks his third collaboration with the filmmaker. He shared how returning to the same streets after more than ten years felt like reliving a character who still lives in the hearts of the people.
In his heartfelt post, he wrote, “A walk through the memory lane Where it all started. KUNDAN. A character that refuses to let go of me, even after more than a decade. The Name Kundan still echoes in the narrow lanes of banaras as people call out to me and I still turn and smile. Now walking through the same lanes , sitting in front of the same house , sipping chai from the same tea shop , and walking by the shores of the holy Ganges, with the man who gave me Kundan , feels like a full circle. Now it’s time for Shankar.” The actor also added, “Tere ishk mein … FROM TOM. Har Har Mahadev.”
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Dhanush played the role of Kundan, a boy from Varanasi, in Raanjhanaa (2013), which became a major success and earned widespread love. The film not only strengthened his place in Bollywood but also created a deep emotional bond between him and the city. He shared that locals in Varanasi still call him by the character’s name even today, and the connection continues to feel special.
Tere Ishq Mein was first announced by Aanand L Rai on the 10th anniversary of Raanjhanaa. The upcoming film stars Dhanush alongside Kriti Sanon and is produced by Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under the banners of Gulshan Kumar, T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions. The music is composed by AR Rahman.
The romantic drama is scheduled to release in theatres on November 28, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the actor in another powerful role. For Dhanush, returning to Varanasi before the film’s release has been a deeply emotional experience, a moment of full circle, revisiting the birthplace of a character that changed his career.
Also Read: Photos: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon Seek Blessings in Varanasi Ahead of Tere Ishk Mein Release。
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