Jayasuriya speaking in parliament today noted that he had never mentioned the words "war crimes" and "diaspora" in his statement.
The UNP deputy leader made the statement in parliament following claims by the government that a no-confidence motion will be presented against him for stating that a war crimes probe should be conducted on Sri Lanka.
Ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary and Minister Susil Premajayantha has said that a motion would be brought against Jayasuriya for making a statement to a local weekend paper claiming that alleged war crimes in the country should be probed.
According to Jayasuriya, he was a true patriot although he did not exhibit the fact.
Condemning the Britain's treatment to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his visit to the UK, Jayasuriya, in a lengthy statement to The Nation newspaper has said that the government has consistently denied the allegations of war crimes and human right violations.
"If the Sri Lankan government has intentionally targeted our own fellow civilians during the later part of the conflict, if its agents have killed and hounded journalists, stifled free speech and made a mockery of this country's proud democratic traditions paving the way for a dynastic autocracy then we, more than any other should be concerned regarding our plight," he was quoted.
Jayasuriya told the parliament that he had only said that an explanation should be provided over the allegations made against Sri Lanka by the international community.
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