Journalists asked him about this ‘bunker palace’, as reported by ‘Sathhanda’ newspapers and several websites, when he visited Abhayarama Temple in Narahenpita today (25) to explain to intellectuals, artistes and others about his position with regard to the Geneva proposal.

Rajapaksa said the Security Council used the facility to hold emergency meetings.

He said it was not his idea to do so.

Such bunkers exist at Temple Trees too, he said, adding such things should not be made public.

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