Reacting to the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, MP Namal Rajapaksa criticized the move, describing it as a calculated political decision that came far too late.

Key Points of Criticism:

• Delayed Action: Rajapaksa argued that the Minister should have stepped down as soon as the initial allegations regarding coal procurement irregularities surfaced, rather than waiting for a formal commission to be appointed.
• Political Performance: He claimed that these resignations are merely a “face-saving” tactic employed by the current administration to curb growing public dissatisfaction.
• Questioning Credibility: Namal Rajapaksa expressed skepticism over whether the resignation would truly guarantee an impartial probe, questioning the overall independence of government-led investigative bodies.