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Minister of Housing and Construction Sajith Premadasa sets a good precedent to other ministers by not using the official vehicle given to him by the government and rejecting his ministerial salary, Minister of Foreign Employment Thalatha Athukorale today said.

Attending a ceremony at Balangoda to lay the foundation stone to initiate the project ‘Udaa Gammana’ she said that the minister is a role model who doesn’t owe anything to the country.

“I’m a minister, I travel using a government vehicle and we receive a salary from the government. If there is any minister who doesn’t benefited by these, it is only him, I’m honoured to say that. The Minister is a reflection of his father former President Ranasinghe Premadasa” she said.

She reminded that a former Housing and Construction Minister Wimal Weerawansa is now in prison for alleged misuse of government vehicles.

“MP Wimal who preached left and socialist politics had become a millionaire today. His hair gel was imported from the USA. I have never seen such a large office table which was used by him during his tenure in the ministry, much larger than a king size bed,” she said. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)


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  • German Jacob Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:26 AM

    Madam, if our President or a Prime Minister is Sajith's father, MR and his family plus all culprits will be behind bars right away.

    Top Hat Wednesday, 01 February 2017 06:07 AM

    Wait for a few days. Sajith will say that Thalatha is a role model for all women!!!!

    Dayawathie Tuesday, 31 January 2017 02:25 PM

    Whatever dye they use it is too dark. They should not use black and instead they should use darkest brown which is very close to natural colour. For your information, Anton, that is what I am using.

    Imi Esh Tuesday, 31 January 2017 01:39 PM

    cant compair with former minister wimal.sajith is doing great job but we can see how many bibikkans with icin coat are there.UNP eketh katin weda karana aya godai. Lol via DM Android App

    mujeeb Tuesday, 31 January 2017 01:17 PM

    Not only Sajith is not getting salary from government, also there is another MP from ANuradhapura District who has given his salary and allowances to the Cancer Hospital and Using for Kidney Patients in His District...... He is Hon. Ishak Rahman

    Lord Wolfstein Tuesday, 31 January 2017 01:09 PM

    Give Sajith a super ministry. Then at least 10 rowdy ministers from the so called Joint Opposition could be fired.

    C.K.Lankcaputhra. Tuesday, 31 January 2017 12:50 PM

    We know father as well as the son. We have not forgotten that era too. Sajth has enough money, he has a printing press. MR also new about it. He doesn't need a government salary or vehicle. Obvious.

    cw Tuesday, 31 January 2017 12:43 PM

    What about thee dye used by My3, Rajitha, Kiriella et al?

    Kiris Baba Amaray Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:35 AM

    Will Ranil release Wimal Weerawansa like he got the new passport and coved his passport frauds.

    Vijith Pieterz Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:34 AM

    Madam, what happened to MR's brother BR and his youngest son YR.

    Jude Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:31 AM

    Sajith P. Is very popular in Hambantota district!!! He's one of the few Politicians who follow Ethics!!! And very Capable Politician!!! My Suggestion to him is, he's in line to be next Leader of UNP, However he has to be patient!!!! No need to rush!!!???

    Kadupol Jothywansa Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:28 AM

    People like you and Hon. Sajith must insist PM Ranil to arrest all culprits of Mahinda

    Sunil Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:19 AM

    Ministers like Sajith are very rare. Only one or two more in this cabinet.

    vishali Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:25 AM

    Sajith is 50 and he has been waiting patiently for long.He may be having a few weaknesses however certainly a leader in waiting and a doer. Has done a lot to common man though he may not have cultivated the corporate sector that much.Quite deserving the leadership one day and much better than the rest in the party

    Palitha Galapitiya Tuesday, 31 January 2017 08:51 AM

    Hats off for you Minister Sajith, His Father also a practical Man.I worked with him when I was a government salaryman.

    hoodwinker Tuesday, 31 January 2017 08:41 AM

    Well! Ministers or not Public servants should be always an example, no need to blow a trumpet.however, people remember what his actions were during his father's time?

    Nihal Amarasekera Tuesday, 31 January 2017 08:30 AM

    Covert may be different.

    Punny Pellow Tuesday, 31 January 2017 08:00 AM

    Please tell him not to go to the Yala park at all odd hours!!

    Veda mama Tuesday, 31 January 2017 07:58 AM

    Really great. However, people are knowledgeable to identify a "Horse" and a "Donkey".

    Ajith Tuesday, 31 January 2017 06:58 AM

    I have to agree that Sajith is doing a good job at present. One thing for sure. You simply cannot compare him with Wimal. Ahasai polawai wage.

    ANTON Tuesday, 31 January 2017 06:56 AM

    ON BALANCE..... EVERY PROPOSAL AND SUGGESTIONS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE STILL IN THE BALANCE.

    ANTON Tuesday, 31 January 2017 06:53 AM

    MADAM,.... I THINK WIMAL AND MR ARE USING THE SAME DIE IMPORTED FROM USA.

    ANTON Tuesday, 31 January 2017 06:51 AM

    BUT , WHEN BLUES COME AGAIN , THEY WILL SEND HIM TO COATS FOR NOT USING OFFICIAL VEHICLES, NOT ACCEPTING GOVERNMENT SALARY AND NOT KEEPING GIANT TABLES.

    Claude Peries Tuesday, 31 January 2017 06:44 AM

    if this minister is the role model then can guess others standards.


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