Sajith Premadasa Telephones President To Secure Special Presidential Pardon For Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has telephoned President Gotabaya Rajapaksa regarding securing presidential pardon for former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, informed political sources said.

Premadasa has reportedly told the President that Ramanayake's health condition was not satisfactory and requested the President to consider a special pardon.

Ramanayake is currently serving a 04 year Rigorous Imprisonment for contempt of court.

The Opposition Leader visited Ramanayake at the Angunakolapelessa Prison for New year holidays. Minister Namal Rajapaksa also visited the former MP at the prison and looked into his well-being.