Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Commenting on the controversial 'revelations' by UNP Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake's audio clips, Chief Government Whip and Roads and Highways, Ports and Shipping Minister Johnston Fernando said the UNP has almost damaged the country's judicial sector but the blame cannot be just passed on only to Ranjan Ramanayake. The UNP and the entire Yahapalana Government should be held responsible for it.

The Minister in an interview with the Sunday Observer said the attempt by the former Yahapalana Government to take revenge from one particular family and to grab power has paved the way for the serious damage caused to the judiciary. Immediate steps should be taken to rectify this situation and ensure the complete independe...