Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to a private hospital this morning, members of the Pohottuwa (SLPP) party have confirmed, countering previous claims that reports regarding his health were entirely fabricated.
According to party members, the former president is not in a serious condition and remains in good spirits despite his admission. The confirmation marks a significant shift following earlier statements from party faithful, who had previously dismissed reports concerning his illness as an exaggerated political exercise.
Key Developments
- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to a private hospital this morning.
- Pohottuwa (SLPP) party members state his condition is not serious and that he remains in good spirits.
- The admission contradicts earlier assertions that all reports of his illness were completely fabricated.
While party representatives previously insisted that rumors surrounding his health were unfounded, his hospitalization confirms that he is indeed unwell and receiving medical care, even as party officials maintain that earlier reports of the severity were exaggerated.