New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Senior Sri Lankan journalist S Venkat Narayan has described the arrest of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe as "ridiculous" and said that it will not affect relations between India and Sri Lanka.

He also suggested that if needed, India could extend medical help to the 76-year-old leader.

Speaking to ANI, Narayan underlined Wickremesinghe's role in securing crucial support for Sri Lanka during its financial crisis and his close ties with India.

"I would say this [arrest] is ridiculous. Because of his excellent relationships with India, India gave them aid worth over USD 4 billion. India has a formidable reputation because he has been the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka six times. He knows practically eve...