Samantha Vidyaratna

Samantha Vidyaratna is a Sri Lankan politician currently serving as the Minister of Public Utilities and Infrastructure. Recently, he was in the news addressing concerns regarding delays in compensation for victims affected by the severe flooding caused by the Dithwa cyclone. He highlighted the lack of timely assessments by officials regarding the damage to public infrastructure, including a bus stand that was buried under debris during the disaster. Vidyaratna emphasized the need for officials to expedite their responsibilities in providing necessary evaluations to ensure that affected individuals receive their rightful compensation.