Former President Chandrika Kumaranathunga while addressing a gathering held in Kandy yesterday made several controversial statements which directly targeted Minister of Public Relations and Public Affairs Mervin Silva.

Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo today Minister Mervin Silva filed replies to former president Chandrika Kumaranathunga's accusations.

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Ultimately Minister Mervin Silva ended up posing a challenge to the former president.

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