Former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala remains under scrutiny as opposition MPs prepare to question him about his academic qualifications during this parliamentary session. The controversy revolves around his claims of holding a doctorate from Waseda University in Japan and an engineering degree from the University of Moratuwa.
Ranwala resigned from the Speaker’s office on December 13, promising to submit written evidence of his credentials to Parliament. Despite the passing of over two weeks, no such documentation has been provided.
The lack of transparency has intensified calls for accountability, with opposition members raising doubts about the validity of Ranwala’s claims. Critics point to his failure to produce even the engineering degree certificate from the University of Moratuwa, which he had previously cited as part of his academic background.
As the parliamentary session unfolds, Ranwala’s silence and unfulfilled promises are expected to take center stage, raising further questions about the integrity of his qualifications and his tenure as Speaker.
