Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Tharoor, Others React to Ex-Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Arrest
Ranil Wickremesinghe, who used to be the president of Sri Lanka, was arrested because he is accused of using government money for a private trip to the UK to attend his wife's ceremony.
The arrest has sparked concern, with some people saying the charges seem minor.
One politician has called for the government to treat the former president with respect, while a journalist has described the arrest as ridiculous.
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested.
He is accused of misusing state funds.
The funds were allegedly used for a private trip to attend his wife's convocation.
Shashi Tharoor expressed concern and called for respectful treatment.
Senior journalist S Venkat Narayan called the arrest "ridiculous".
- Who
- Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Sri Lankan government, Shashi Tharoor, and S. Venkat Narayan.
- What
- Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested for alleged misuse of state funds.
- When
- Recently, after his presidency.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned, but related to Sri Lanka and a trip to London.
- Why
- Alleged misuse of state funds for a private trip to the UK.
Critics of the Arrest
Government of Sri Lanka
Severity of Charges
Critics of the Arrest
The charges against Wickremesinghe are trivial.
Government of Sri Lanka
The arrest is justified due to misuse of state funds.
- Former President
- Ranil Wickremesinghe
- Arrest Reason
- Misuse of state funds
- Alleged Misuse
- Funding a private UK trip
- Criticism
- Shashi Tharoor and S Venkat Narayan
- Term of Service
- 2022-2024
Sources
Ranil Wickremesinghe shifted to Colombo National Hospital
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved To ICU A Day After Being Jailed
Sri Lankan ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to ICU after remand