Low salary compels PS member to resign

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Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) UPFA member W.W. Chandrasiri has resigned saying the monthly salary being paid to a Pradishiya Sabha member is inadequate and would go back to his previous job at the Civil Defence Unit.

Mr. Chandrasiri who is from Central Nuwaragama in Anuradhapura said he was unable to meet the increasing financial obligations on his current salary and therefore was compelled to resign.

Although he won a seat without having to spend large sums of money on campaigning, his decision to resign highlights the plight of less affluent politicians.
Having served in the Civil Defence Unit (CDU) until 2011, Mr. Chandrasiri resigned after being elected as a PS member polling 5,265 votes for the UPFA.

Mr. Chandrasiri said he had made a request for reinstatement from the Director General of the CDU.(Hasitha Nirmana)

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chandi malli Friday, 27 September 2013 09:48 AM

A rare gentlamen

chandi malli Friday, 27 September 2013 09:50 AM

a rare gentlaman

Hasan Friday, 27 September 2013 10:13 AM

Poor hones guy...if it's someone else they know how to earn money by pocketing public funds...

Sonali de Silva Friday, 27 September 2013 10:53 AM

Are we seeing history being made or is he a rare breed. Whatever it may be lets hope others will take an example from this gentleman.

Mattson Friday, 27 September 2013 01:34 PM

What about all the perks of office?

Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 28 September 2013 03:06 AM

Get out, no-one will stop you.

Sriobserver Saturday, 28 September 2013 04:41 AM

Then how other PS members have more vehicles and paying to the gangsters... ?

Fazel Saturday, 28 September 2013 04:43 AM

His decision also means in future he will contest for a bigger councils or parliament definitely.

sabesion Saturday, 28 September 2013 11:50 AM

may get big money from who is in next list!!!! (because he know this before election)

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