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The $15/Ton Scandal: How Sri Lanka's Corruption Costs Billions | Ex-Governor Speaks Out

On this episode of From the Island, Former Central and Uva Province Governor Maithri Gunaratne joins us for an explosive conversation about Sri Lanka's systemic failures and why he believes the country can be turned around in just 6 months with the right leadership. In this interview, Mr. Gunaratne reveals: • How corruption pyramids were broadened under the Rajapaksa regime • The $15/ton coal savings he achieved that nobody wanted to talk about • Why he was pushed out after making state enterprises profitable • How he filed bribery complaints that went nowhere despite billions being involved • The simple traffic solution for Kandy that politicians opposed—until it worked • Why English education could unlock Sri Lanka's potential overnight • How 330,000 court cases could be cleared immediately with basic reforms Mr Gunaratne speaks from experience as someone who actually delivered results as governor, turned around state-owned enterprises, and fought the system from the inside. He shares practical solutions for corruption, judicial delays, SOE reform, and economic development that could transform Sri Lanka. Whether you're frustrated with Sri Lankan politics, curious about governance reform, or wondering if change is even possible, this conversation offers rare insider insights and surprisingly actionable hope Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Corruption & "Daylight Robbery" 1:24 - Role of Governor & 2015 Political Shift 10:16 - Current Government: Why AKD Follows the IMF 26:24 - Sri Lanka's Management Problem & 6-Month Fix 44:31 - Governor Success Stories: Kandy Traffic Solution 01:04:25 - Lanka Coal Company: Saving Billions on Tenders 01:28:18 - Legal System Crisis: 1.13 Million Case Backlog 01:52:04 - All Institutions Are Corrupt 02:02:04 - United National Freedom Front & Vision for Sri Lanka 02:17:18 - Personal Story, Appeal to Voters & Final Advice