UNP Clarifies Former President Wickremesinghe's London Visit and Religious Traditions 📰

• Political & Media: The United National Party (UNP) issued a formal response to a Daily FT editorial, refuting claims surrounding former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s transit stop in London. • Travel Context: The UNP clarified that the overnight stay in London—en route from Havana and New York—was at the invitation of Wolverhampton University's Vice Chancellor for an official university event, stating no charges or court findings exist against him. • State Traditions: Responding to editorial comments on state visits to the Tirupati shrine, the UNP defended the practice as a key act of interfaith reconciliation, highlighting its significance to both Hindu and Buddhist communities in Sri Lanka. • Publisher Response: The Daily FT categorically denied allegations of religious bias, urging an objective reading of its editorial content.