Controversy surrounding the educational qualifications of politicians deepened as allegations emerged against five more government MPs and ministers. Political parties have raised concerns over the authenticity of their academic credentials, including claims of fraudulent doctorates.
Among those under scrutiny are Urban Development, Construction, and Housing Minister Anura Karunathilaka, whose doctorate has been called into question, and Energy Minister Engineer Kumara Jayakody, whose engineering degree is being challenged. The accusations have sparked widespread interest, with political parties actively seeking verification of their qualifications through the Right to Information Act.
Amid the escalating scandal, it has come to light that certain MPs affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) have recently edited or removed educational qualifications previously displayed on their Facebook profiles. Opposition figures claim that a review of the HISTORY section of these profiles reveals the changes were made just days ago, raising suspicions about their authenticity.
Further accusations have surfaced, alleging that some politicians prominently displayed questionable academic qualifications on banners, posters, and election campaign leaflets during their run for office. Opposition parties argue that this misrepresentation amounts to deceiving the electorate and have called for stricter vetting of candidates’ credentials in the future.
The revelations have intensified public discourse on the accountability and integrity of elected officials, with many demanding transparency and immediate action to address these concerns.
