Video: Rupavahini chairman resigns

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Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Somaratne Dissanayake said today that he would resign his post with effect from August 3, due to personal reasons.

Dr. Dissanayake, a veteran film director, backed Maithripala Sirisena at the last presidential election. He was afterwards appointed chairman of the SLRC.

“I have already tendered my resignation to the ministry. If I am requested to continue as SLRC chairman, I shall have to consider it. I have not yet decided whether to remain in the SLRC,” he said.

He said he hoped that he could make a better impact in the battle against the corrupt persons who are contesting the elections by engaging directly with the people rather than working as SLRC chairman.

“I will get on to the stage of the United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG) to win more benefits for the people in the future, in a well planned manner,” he said. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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Comments - 13

patriot Thursday, 30 July 2015 05:35 PM

This SLRC chairman position is very stressful, especially during GE. The current government no respect of law and god knows what they want to do.

saman Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:09 PM

Good. Wenever appoint him.It s also good for him.

Onlooker Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:10 PM

This man was not suitable for the post.

Sapu Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:34 PM

Does MR think this will fool us? He helped MS in the ast eelction and left cuz of personal reasons!

Senerathne Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:38 PM

He was appointed by the current govt and left due to personal reasons

sss Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:40 PM

what happened to the ITN guy whom the police could not find while he was at his office

Lalith silva Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:43 PM

He is also a person who is responsible for ruining the country and probably he realized the sins he has done

Sapu Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:44 PM

It was MR that used State media to lie! Like when they lied Sajith defected in the middle of the elections!

Harshi Thursday, 30 July 2015 06:53 PM

No loss. He screened all his films during the short tenure..

Bala Thursday, 30 July 2015 07:07 PM

Where were you during the January election when MR abused all state media. There was no law to respect as he abused it wholesale.

karthi Thursday, 30 July 2015 09:08 PM

Normally resignations takes place after the ruling party loses the election but why

Wele Vidane Friday, 31 July 2015 08:36 AM

He should wait till 17th

Sincere Friday, 31 July 2015 05:44 PM

Yes, facts are clear to us. We wish you all the best!

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