The UK-based Guardian in its edition of 14 June 2013 published an article titled, "Top 10 sexist moments in politics: Julia Gillard, Hillary Clinton and more" which described an encounter in 2012 between Rosy Senanayake and Kumara Welgama, Sri Lanka's transport minister, as sexist. Welgama is quoted as saying, "You are such a charming woman. I cannot explain my feelings here.
On June 14, 2013, the UK-based Guardian published an article titled "Top 10 sexist moments in politics: Julia Gillard, Hillary Clinton and more," which featured a discussion of a conversation between Rosy Senanayake and Kumara Welgama, Sri Lanka's transport minister. Welgama is quoted as saying, "You are such a charming woman. I cannot explain my feelings here."