Seed Scandal! Ex-Minister S.M. Chandrasena Caught

looks like the Bribery Commission just dropped a bombshell! Former minister S.M. Chandrasena has been officially arrested over a shady little stunt involving — wait for it — maize seeds. That’s right, we’re talking politics, power, and corn. 🌽

From Minister to Maize Mogul?

Sources say Chandrasena allegedly pulled a classic election trick ahead of the 2015 Presidential Election — handing out Rs. 25 million worth of imported maize seeds to his political BFFs in the Anuradhapura District. The seeds were supposed to help struggling farmers, but guess who got them instead? Let’s just say it wasn’t the “needy.” Unless needy now means "needs votes."

Not Just Corny—Possibly Criminal

According to the Bribery Commission’s statement, these precious seeds were imported in 2014 to help poor farmers with concessional pricing — a genuine good deed gone seriously sideways. But instead of reaching the right hands, Mr. Minister allegedly strong-armed government officials, including the Planning Director of the District Secretariat, into distributing them to his inner political circle. Who knew maize could be so... manipulative?

Booked and Ready for Court

After recording a statement (probably without popcorn, sadly), Chandrasena was arrested by the Bribery Commission and is expected to make a dramatic entrance at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today. Fashionably late? We’ll see.

Throwback: A Taste of Power and Popcorn

For those who need a little refresher, S.M. Chandrasena was once a big fish in the political pond — holding key ministries and commanding major influence in the North Central Province. But power, as they say, can go straight to the head… or the seed bank.

Now, as investigations heat up, political circles are abuzz with one burning question: Was this maize mission just the tip of the iceberg? Stay tuned, darling. Because in Maladewan politics, it’s never just about the corn.