President Ranil Wickremesinghe's recent interview with German television network DW has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The interview, which centered on Sri Lanka's stance regarding an international inquiry into the Easter Sunday attacks, has generated significant debate on the international stage.

In response to the President's fiery exchange during the interview, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took to Twitter, stating, "Hopefully after Ranil Wickramasinghe's disastrous interview with German TV, people will stop equating English fluency with intelligence, competence, and statesmanship!!" Her tweet underscores the broader concern that language proficiency should not be equated with leadership qualities.

President Wickremesinghe's interview followed recent revelations by Channel 4, reigniting discussions on the need for a comprehensive investigation into the tragic events of the Easter Sunday attacks. During the interview, he firmly asserted Sri Lanka's position against entertaining the notion of an international inquiry, challenging what he perceived as a Western attitude towards the nation.

In a confrontational exchange with the interviewer, President Wickremesinghe questioned, "Does the UK or Germany have such inquiries? You think we are second class? Take this Western attitude out. You are talking nonsense. I have been in this game long before you."

The interview has sparked intense debate and polarized opinions, both domestically and internationally, regarding Sri Lanka's stance on the Easter Sunday attacks and the need for transparency and accountability in addressing the tragic events.