Wajira Abeywardena Criticizes Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe's Arrest

COLOMBO(News 1st) - The United National Party (UNP) held a media briefing in Colombo today to extend gratitude to all those who supported former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in securing bail.

UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena, General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala, and Deputy Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam were present at the briefing.

Speaking on Wickremesinghe’s medical condition, Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that the former president had lived a disciplined lifestyle, maintaining a strict daily routine.

However, he noted that the recent pressures and disruptions to this routine had negatively affected Wickremesinghe’s health.

Commenting further, Abeywardena criticized the manner in which Wickremesinghe was arrested and taken to Welikada, a property belonging to his family, calling it a deeply unfortunate act that disrespected his family heritage.