Colombo, January 1 (Daily Mirror) - The controversy surrounding former Speaker Asoka Ranwala’s doctorate has taken a bizarre twist, with NPP MP K. Illankumaran from the Jaffna district describing Ranwala as a “Medical Doctor".
Ranwala, recently resigned amid allegations of using fake educational credentials.
Speaking on a northern-based YouTube show, Illankumaran stated, “No, this doctorate was not awarded by himself but was created by the people. He went to Japan in 1989, comes from a family of medical doctors, and also studied medicine in Japan. He has earned a doctorate, which we all know. There is no requirement for a medical doctorate to be Speaker of Parliament.”
Critics are questioning whether Illankumaran’s remarks reflect a lack of proper knowledge or an attempt to mislead the public.
-- https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Asoka-Ranwalas-Dr-post-takes-a-ridiculous-turn/108-299233
