Coutesy Hiru News

CEB Chairman, M.M.C.Ferdinando states that he made a reference regarding the Prime Minister of India, when questioned by COPE on 10 June 2022, which was totally incorrect and records his unconditional apology.

Hon Chairman of the COPE Committee,
In regard to the clarification made by me at the COPE meeting held on 10.6.2022 in repplying to the allegation made against me on the proposed Mannar and Pooneryn Wind and Solar Project with Adhani Green Energy Ltd to generate Renewable energy of 500 mw, I explained the circumstances behind the issuance of my letter dated 25.11.2021 . During this discussion I became so emotional due to pressures and unreasonable allegation leveled against me to issue this official letter of request. Therefore due to unexpected pressure and emotions I was compelled without limitation to express the word “ India Agamathi balakara bawa Kiwwa“ (stressed by the Hon Prime Minister of India) which is totally incorrect. Hence I wish to withdraw the relevant statement and record my apology unconditionally.

MMC Ferdinando
Chairman
Ceylon Electricity Board