Colombo, Sept. 20 -- Deputy Minister of Vocational Education, Nalin Hewage clarified recent reports on his assets, stressing that his bank deposits include funds gifted to his daughter.

"I saw reports stating I have about Rs. 2.2 million in bank accounts and a land valued at Rs. 2.4 million. I wanted to clarify this," Hewage said.

He explained that the money in his accounts partly consists of contributions received during a function for his daughter on January 1.

"People had given money for this, and I have records of who gave how much. The money I have in the bank is my daughter's money, and anyone can verify this if needed," he added.

Furthermore, Hewage pointed out that his land was purchased before he entered politics.

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