Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has said that reports in the media and on social media that her son is involved in politics are completely untrue. He issued a statement on the matter, urging people not to be disappointed by such misinformation. Chandrika Kumaratunga points out that Vimukthi Kumaratunga has no interest or desire to enter politics and has no intention of claiming responsibility for Bandaranaike's sacrifices.