Fan mail: ‘If Lincoln and Obama can, why can’t I’

Social media platforms were all agog after former Northern Governor and sitting SLPP National List Parliamentarian Dr Suren Raghavan was accused of flirting with a female social media influencer by writing a letter to her on Parliament letterhead which is strictly used for official affairs.

The learned PhD Parliamentarian who comes from academic background had sent a letter to social media influencer Lochana Jayakodi this week through a mutual friend praising her performance in a latest TV episode.

“I used to watch some of your YouTube work and suspected that you understand the daily struggles of average people in this country but never realised that you had carried a bigger pain inside. I am like you too, a long journey of pain and

After the letter was leaked on social media platforms and became a hot topic, the learned academic tried to justify it while drawing examples of world renowned leaders

struggles. But I am happy where I am today. So I am fully able to relate to you,” Dr Raghavan said while pleading with her not to hesitate to reach out and ask for any help.

After the letter was leaked on social media platforms and became a hot topic, the learned academic tried to justify it while drawing examples of world renowned leaders including former US Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama writing such personal letters. One reader remarked ‘’ it is too much for you to compare yourself with such leaders”.