The Indian High Commission in Colombo on Tuesday rubbished reports that some Sri Lankan politicians and their families had fled to India. The Commission said the reports suggesting this were “fake, blatantly false, and devoid of any truth or substance”
.”The High Commission has recently noticed rumours circulating in sections of media & social media that certain political persons and their families have fled to India. These are fake and blatantly false reports, devoid of any truth or substance. The High Commission strongly denies them,” the Indian Commission tweeted.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “India will always be guided by the best interests of the people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes.” He was responding to media queries on the developments in Sri Lanka.”
As a close neighbour of Sri Lanka, with historical ties, India is fully supportive of its democracy, stability and economic recovery,” Bagchi said.He also mentioned the assistance India provided to help Sri Lanka deal with the economic crisis.”In keeping with our Neighbourhood First policy, India has extended this year alone support worth over USD 3.5 billion to the people of Sri Lanka for helping them overcome their current difficulties,” Bagchi said.