Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has expressed surprise that he was not informed about the official opening of a 5,000-metric-ton temperature- and humidity-controlled cold storage facility in Dambulla.
The project, funded by the Indian government, was officially inaugurated by visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.
The construction of the cold storage facility for perishables was first initiated in 2019 under a grant from India, during his tenure as minister of economic reforms.
In a post on X, de Silva said he was not informed about the opening of the project, which he had strongly advocated for, and noted that the original name, “Prabashwara,” had also been removed.
He said a plaque had been installed featuring the names of the Indian prime minister and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, raising concerns over the government’s earlier comments of a system change.
De Silva also expressed concern about reported plans to alter the project’s business model. (Islandnews)
