Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena has challenged SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa to “bring Basil Rajapaksa back to the country” if possible, claiming that recent court developments have increased pressure on members of the Rajapaksa family.

Speaking at a public event, Gunasena said there had been previous claims that no legal action could be taken against the Rajapaksas regardless of the allegations made against them.

Referring to a recent court order, the Deputy Minister alleged that several cases are currently pending and said the public had already delivered its verdict against what he described as a “corrupt administration” during the Presidential and General Elections.

Gunasena further claimed that legal action would continue to be taken against those accused of corruption in the coming period.