Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Indika Anuruddha has claimed that the current government is a puppet regime brought to power through an international conspiracy, allegedly funded by American financial influence. Speaking at a media briefing held at the SLPP headquarters, Anuruddha asserted that a significant sum of money was funneled into Sri Lanka to manipulate the country’s leadership, betraying the expectations of the people who elected the government to protect the nation, its religion, and its culture.
He stated that MP Namal Rajapaksa has officially written to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting an inquiry into allegations that the government and several ministers received American funds to orchestrate a power shift in Sri Lanka. Anuruddha further claimed that similar financial influence has been used in multiple countries, including Sri Lanka, to engineer political changes. He urged the government to provide clarity on the matter to high-ranking religious leaders, including the Mahanayake Theros and Cardinals.
According to Anuruddha, the United States government itself has disclosed information regarding the allocation of funds to Sri Lanka, further proving that the current leadership serves the interests of foreign powers rather than the people. He criticized the management of the ongoing electricity crisis, stating that while the SLPP government had faced similar challenges, they ensured continuous power supply, whereas current leaders lack any visible strategy.
He also warned that if the Norochcholai power plant were to break down or undergo maintenance, the country would face severe power shortages, exposing the incompetence of the present administration. Anuruddha accused the National People’s Power (NPP) of previously opposing the development of key energy projects such as Uma Oya, Sampur, Norochcholai, and Upper Kotmale, questioning whether their stance contributed to the current energy crisis.
His remarks underscore growing political tensions and allegations of foreign interference in Sri Lanka’s governance, raising concerns about the transparency and accountability of the current administration.
