Digambaram and Thondaman look to settle dispute

26 Sep, 2016

Minister Palani Digambaran and Senior Vice President of the Ceylon Workers? Congress (CWC) and Uva Provincial Minister, Senthil Thondaman have decided to settle a dispute between them.

Digambaran and?Thondaman appeared before the Hatton Magistrates’ court today over a clash which took place in 2013.

Thondaman’s supporters were accused of blocking a vehicle convoy of?Digambaran during elections held at the time.

The case has been postponed for November 21 and both parties informed court they hope to reach a settlement on the matter. (Colombo Gazette)

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