State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardena praised the Defence attache of the Sri Lankan High Commission in London saying, "My vote is certainly for the Brigadier." 

Defence attache of the Sri Lankan HC in London Brigadier Priyanka Fernando repeatedly mimed slitting throat gestures to hundreds of chanting Tamil protesters outside the High Commission premises. The video of the incident went viral over the past few days.

"The protesters are supporters of the LTTE," Wijewardena said, addressing a public meeting. 

"They conduct these protests to find money. I thank the Brigadier for this gesture," the State Defence Minister said. 

He also appreciated President Maithripala Sirisena for reinstating the Defence attache in his position.