The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) criticised Sri Lanka's new government for delaying taking action against members of the former government involved in bribery and corruption.
A spokesperson for the party told the Asian Mirror that so far five people with bribery and corruption allegations levelled against them, including former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, have left the country.
The party said the government's delay in taking action is already causing doubt about the new president Maithripala Sirisena.
The spokesperson said the party would push the issue with the government within the Nation Advisory Council and by mobilising the masses.
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