“Though some people allege that a Presidential Commission was appointed to cover up the bond issue, I came out from the former government because of its frauds, corruption and mis-governance and I did not want to form such a government again” the President emphasized.

He was speaking at a ceremony held yesterday (25th Jan.) at the Abhayarama Temple in Narahenpita.

“The Parliament debate on the Central Bank bond issue was only an incident of leveling allegations against each other. Everybody should act with understanding about fulfilling of their responsibilities honestly”, he said.

He further stated that as the President, he was ready to punish anybody who will be guilty of malpractices in the bond issue. “I always act upon the trust of the people”, the President said.

Furthermore, the President said that relevant investigations will be conducted by appointing this kind of Presidential Commission to inquire into the bond issues. During the past seven eight years too similar things happened and another Presidential Commission will be appointed to conduct investigations on the bond issue during the past two years, he said.

A religious ceremony was held under the patronage of the President to unveil the 54-feet high replica of the Aukana Buddha Statue at the Temple.