Kaduwela Mayor G.H. Buddhadasa filed a law suit against NFF Leader Wimal Weerawansa and his secretary Priyanjith Vitharana demanding Rs 50 million over a “defamatory” article that was published in “Panchayudha” newspaper, printed by the National Freedom Front.

The newspaper was distributed among members of the National Freedom Front who participated which took place at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in May this year.

The Mayor of Kaduwela charged that his image has been tarnished by the article which was published by the “Panchayudhaya’ newspaper.

The long drawn battle between the Mayor of Kaduwela and Minister Wimal Weerawansa started a few years ago with both parties openly criticizing each other in public events and functions. During the last local government election, Weerawansa openly promoted a candidate from his party against the Mayor of Kaduwela.

Buddhadasa had lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lank and the Elections Commissioner charging that Minister Wimal Weerawansa organized a protest during the Kaduwla Municipal Council polls infringing election laws.

Buddhadasa also stated that Weerawansa had distributed mobile phones as well as traveling bags to Grama Seva officers in the Kaduwela Municipal Council jurisdiction.