It is shameful to refer to military medals as 'pieces of iron': Namal Rajapaksa

SLPP National Organizer and MP Namal Rajapaksa criticised remarks describing military medals as 'pieces of iron', saying they trivialised the sacrifices...

SLPP National Organizer and MP Namal Rajapaksa criticised remarks describing military medals as 'pieces of iron', saying they trivialised the sacrifices and achievements of war veterans. Hiru News reported that he made the comments at a public gathering in Kotapola, Matara, on July 4. Rajapaksa also alleged that former Navy commanders and intelligence chiefs were being targeted and said insulting war heroes or religious leaders would not solve public problems.hirunews +1

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hirunews.lkhirunews.lk/en/475859/it-is-shameful-to-refer-to-military-medals-as-pieces-of-iron-namal-rajapaksaJuly 5, 2026It is shameful to refer to military medals as 'pieces of iron': Namal Rajapaksa

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