A government minister has for the first time commented on the ban on social media. Minster Namal Rajapaksa says blocking social media is completely useless and urge the authorities to think more progressively and reconsider the decision.

“I will never condone the blocking of social media. The availability of VPN, just like I’m using now, makes such bans completely useless. I urge the authorities to think more progressively and reconsider this decision.”