Thonda tenders resignation

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Ceylon Workers Congress Leader and Minister Arumugam Thondaman has tendered his resignation from his ministerial portfolio Monday evening, informed sources said.

However, they said President Mahinda Rajapaksa had not accepted the resignation letter. It is learnt that an issue involving Livestock and Rural Community Development Minister Thondaman and a Ministry official had triggered the move.

Sources confirmed that the Minister had also returned his official vehicle after sending the resignation letter. Mr. Thondaman is also due to discuss the matter with President Mahinda Rajapaksa soon.(YP & AKA)

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Comments - 29

Sinhala Baudda Monday, 26 March 2012 06:15 PM

Those who read papers regularly know the self respect he has. Any government is better without this highly respected man.

Ravi Tuesday, 27 March 2012 05:41 PM

It could save some money for TAX payers, I mean to all Lankans. I really do not know what sort of work he dose for the benefit of the country?

selva Tuesday, 27 March 2012 03:30 PM

Take rest, you only raise your hand for the ruling parity, Tamils donot need your help?

Nodrog Tuesday, 27 March 2012 10:56 AM

No...just another gundu from Thonda to get what he wants.

Ramani Tuesday, 27 March 2012 10:39 AM

Stepping down is Thonda's bad leadership qualities. Must be a weak man to act in this way. It is good if he haven't got the skill set to carry on.

subbiah Tuesday, 27 March 2012 09:36 AM

This is a political stunt. Nothing more

Minister Tuesday, 27 March 2012 09:37 AM

No. No. Definitely he will not. vihiluwakwath therenne nehene"

panda Tuesday, 27 March 2012 07:21 AM

Asta la Vista, baby.

Fusion Tuesday, 27 March 2012 07:35 AM

"Tenders" resignation? Will this be like other government tenders?

kaputakukula Tuesday, 27 March 2012 06:46 AM

Better late than never.
Good move.

Ranil Tuesday, 27 March 2012 03:00 AM

Your daydreem....funny

Ama Tuesday, 27 March 2012 03:02 AM

Pressure by the Karunanidi & Jayalalitha of Tamil Nadu.

auto Tuesday, 27 March 2012 02:38 AM

dont worry 100% guaranteed, he will not leave the Ministry

dhanush Tuesday, 27 March 2012 02:46 AM

the drama of the year.

Johann Gunasekara Tuesday, 27 March 2012 02:11 AM

He'll be back

Jayasri Monday, 26 March 2012 03:21 PM

Great Mr. Thondaman. Anyone who can't serve their communities should take similar decisions.

semage Monday, 26 March 2012 05:56 PM

You said Hurrai...when that dictatorship work to release the country from terrorists

keith Monday, 26 March 2012 05:36 PM

this is just a game to get what he wants....must be wanting some kind of deal.....will never leave his fleet of vehicles

ravi Monday, 26 March 2012 05:26 PM

thanks good move...

kumudu Monday, 26 March 2012 05:23 PM

He is not popular as his father in his own camp. He is no deferant to Wimal, Karu, Karuna or chimpa.

karu Monday, 26 March 2012 05:32 PM

Thonda&co cheating the poor tamils in the estate region decades&decades.They need the minesterial post for their benefits.Resignation must be a drama.

mmkaleeel Monday, 26 March 2012 05:26 PM

It may be a bad omen

IDK Monday, 26 March 2012 04:11 PM

Turning point of the government....

joker Monday, 26 March 2012 04:16 PM

this is just a threat to get what he wants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kalutaraboy Monday, 26 March 2012 03:34 PM

What you want this time an other Discovery 4 with fully loaded or your indian masters want to dance to their music . How many times you have given your resignation can you ple stick with it this time

sam Monday, 26 March 2012 03:26 PM

did some one mentioned self respect & Thonda in the same sentence ? Must have been a mistake. The one of the biggest self serving guys in pilitics.

Junta Monday, 26 March 2012 03:35 PM

this is what we need!!! people who have self respect should leave this authoritative regime!!! Let the people rise against the dictator!

kadalya Monday, 26 March 2012 03:16 PM

The reason behind the move not known, war crimes.

sam Monday, 26 March 2012 03:06 PM

THE TIDE TURNING??????????

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