The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says it did not express any hope for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be part of the current Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Speaking during a televised debate, GMOA Spokesman Chamil Wijesinghe said that no such intention was expressed during a recent meeting with the former President.
Acknowledging that such a statement had been made via the United National Party’s (UNP) official press release on the meeting, he clarified a discussion had not been held on this particular matter during the meeting.
Chamil Wijesinghe further alleged that this was a targeted attack on the GMOA by some parties, which has caused severe backlash.
“It is a serious issue, as something we had not stated has been reported as having been stated during this meeting. This is a mudslinging campaign against the GMOA. The issues of doctors cannot be resolved through such measures,” he added.
Representatives of the GMOA met former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this week to discuss issues faced by doctors in Sri Lanka.
Following the meeting, a UNP Media statement said the GMOA representatives had expressed their views, stating that an experienced politician such as the former President was required in the current Parliament.
The matter had caused a public uproar, with many questioning the GMOA over the statement. (Islandnews)
