Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- In a TV talk show on a Sri Lankan TV channel on 24 February, 2025, a list referred to by former Minister and current leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa carried a word that stumped the former Parliamentarian, as well as the moderator. The moderator too showed signs of being unaware of the reference.

The reference was to a list mentioning dates where the US Ambassador had met several prominent persons in Sri Lanka since January. In one instance, reference is made to the Ambassador meeting a prominent politician and discussing matters, including the 'Malaiyaha' community. Wimal Weerawansa says he is unaware of such an entity, and also confirms with the moderator if his pronunciation is correct....