The claim
SriLankan Airlines flew to Rome to bring back Minister Bimal Rathnayake.
Original review summary
The review says Rathnayake had returned to Sri Lanka by March 5, before the flight departed for Rome on March 9. It reports that the flight was arranged to help passengers affected by travel disruptions, not to bring the minister back.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026