All this was due to lack of political will to carry out this work in the national interest. In this process some people involved are bound to cry ‘foul’ as it always happens when such decisions are taken. The most effective and convincing seminar was conducted by the Electrical Division of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, organised by Eng. B. R. O. Fernando, where the Chief Guest was the then Minister of Power Karu Jayasuriya. This started the rot in the CEB, resorting to power purchase from the private sector with corrupt deals.

Source: The Nation April 13, 2021 01:03 UTC