Mr. Manusha Nanayakkara stated that in the last few days, people have been informed that 4 billion rupees worth of riot insurance has been taken out due to fears arising from false rumors that a JVP-related government will come to power.
He said this while speaking at a small public meeting held this evening in Bentota to ensure the victory of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is contesting the presidential election as an independent candidate under the gas cylinder symbol.
He further commented:
“Now, on one side, the stock market is collapsing day by day. People who have invested in the stock market are withdrawing their money. People who have deposited money in banks are also taking their money out. Those who can afford it are sending their children to other countries.
This is happening because of the fear created by the spread of lies.
Bloomberg has reported that people who have invested in bonds are trying to sell them. I just received information from an insurance company. That company has newly insured 4 billion rupees, fearing that riots may occur, so riot insurance has been taken out.
They are doing this out of fear. But don’t be afraid of those false rumors. On the 21st, a government led by Ranil Wickramasinghe will be formed. Remember that. Don’t be afraid of these false rumors.”