Ravi's resignation sets a good precedent: PM

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliament today that Foreign Affairs Minister Ravi Karunanayake had set a good precedent by resigning from his portfolio.

He said no member of the previous government had resigned no matter how serious the charges levelled against them were.

The Premier said the minister’s resignation to allow for impartial investigations showed this government’s commitment to good governance.

The Premier said media institutions were making allegations today taking advantage of the environment of freedom that prevails in the country today.

"Had the media done this during the previous regime, it would have experienced the same fate which befell Lasantha Wickramatunga and Prageeth Eknaligoda. Media today paints everyone as thieves because of media freedom," he said.

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MP Thursday, 10 August 2017 04:05 PM

Exemplary!

devg Thursday, 10 August 2017 04:11 PM

So I respect PM...

CHANDRA Thursday, 10 August 2017 04:12 PM

Not only RK other people who involved to be resigned and lost to be recovered. Then only setting example. via DM Android App

Naradha Thursday, 10 August 2017 04:13 PM

We salute you Ravi for resigning to conduct impartial inquiry and setting an example.

Premalal Thursday, 10 August 2017 04:56 PM

Don't be so sure. Politics of Sri-Lanka moves in misterious ways

Premalal Thursday, 10 August 2017 08:17 PM

Who's next?

Dr. A.C.B. Jayaweera Friday, 11 August 2017 10:01 AM

Sir, you are correct. Likewise, you also step down and pave the way to Sajith to run the show smoothly.

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 11 August 2017 10:03 AM

Mr. Prime Minister, its enough you lead UNP, be a chairman and give your chair to another wise person, that is the right thing to do.

manu Friday, 11 August 2017 01:00 PM

What about you with the CB scamp?

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