The Samagi Jana Balawegaya says although 198 COVID fatalities were recorded on Wednesday, the party received reports that 241 bodies were cremated on the 25th.
Speaking at a media briefing today, Parliamentarian Hector Appuhamy said these facts were revealed when inquiries were made from cemeteries.
MP Appuhamy said considering the prevailing situation, it is suspected that at least 300 COVID-deaths are reported daily adding the SJB will take steps to reveal the true information in future.
The Parliamentarian said the 241 deaths are not included in the data from the North-East including information of Muslim burials.
He said it is reported that approximately 40 individuals are buried daily in Oddamavadi.
MP Appuhamy said when gathering all data, it is possible that 300 fatalities are reported daily.
The Parliamentarian questioned what the government hopes to achieve by deceiving the public.
He said the SJB will collect data daily and challenge the government to a debate.
