Both sides should act responsibly: Minister

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Public Administration and Management Minister Ranjith Maddumabandara today said he regretted if Divulapitiya Divisional Secretary had to face any inconvenience because of the phone conversation with Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake.

Issuing a statement after meeting between Sri Lanka Administrative Services Association (SLASA) officers, the Minister said it was the responsibility of both the Government and the State employees to look at the situation in an impartial manner without being aggressive.

He said a discussion was held with the SLASA representatives recently over the issue. The dignity of their services and security had also been discussed.

“As a responsible member of the Government and a Minister, we are dedicated to the protection of State employees and their reputation,” the Minister said.

Commenting on the controversial incident, he said it appeared that the Deputy Minister was inquiring into an environmental issue, which affected the people.

Minister Maddumabandara said it was only natural for a people’s representative to act emotionally when it came to an issue like this.

“However, it doesn’t mean I approved what had happened. Yet, again, the Deputy Minister had appeared on behalf of the people, not to raise a personal matter,” he said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Jonson Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:07 PM

Ranjan intention may be good but his handling procedure is beyond the system. The party leader should educate him. via DM Android App

KOLA KOTIYA Thursday, 02 February 2017 05:31 PM

RANJAN IS CORRECT. D. SECRETARY HIGHLY PAID BY THUGS. IF U MAKE A COMPLAIN TO D. SECRETARY THEY WILL INFORM THE THUGS WHO GAVE THE TIP. THIS IS MY OWN EXPERINCE

Sweden Banda Thursday, 02 February 2017 12:57 PM

Not only in Germany!. Even in Sweden, People talk good about him!

Upali Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:53 AM

Emotion is the only thing our politicians know of. We see it every day in every news channels of television system. This is only in Sri Lanka and Pakistan

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:45 AM

This women is Mahinda's close associate.

Bubble Banda Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:42 AM

Mervyn Silva could be compared with Gamampilla not Ranjan.

German Jacob Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:41 AM

Even in Germany - people talk good about Ranjan because he is a honest politician.

Desmond Jeromme Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:40 AM

You are 100% correct. Ranjan stands for justice, unlike the JO politicians.

China man Wednesday, 01 February 2017 11:30 PM

Mervyn Silva and the NWP Provincial councillor too acted on behalf of the people. But you can't condone acts of hooliganism. Get these politicians to obey the law and order and not behave like a bull in a china shop.

Sara Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:31 PM

Come on ONE SHOT, We want another one just like the other one.

Chux Wednesday, 01 February 2017 08:19 PM

Very true

Bala Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:04 PM

If thee Div Sec did not act on 36 written complaints as transpired in Sirasa last night and for two years she and her staff did not see 60,000 cubes of earth removed on a permit for 500 cubes - who is to blame the Dy Minister for even giving her a sock in the jaw.

Premalal Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:02 PM

Politicians and government servants acting responsibly? That will be the day.

Shelly. Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:46 PM

A certain interested party used this incident repeatedly to set fire in Govt. institutions and gave space to similarly interested few to use their juicy words expressing hatred.This is the miracle of FREEDOM. via DM Android App

Jagath Leanage Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:29 PM

Politicians should set an example .

Desmond Jeromme Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:26 PM

Not true, Ranjan is right and he expressed the facts, nothing wrong. Div. Sec. is MR's women and she robbed, this is the truth.

Kadupol Jothywansa Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:23 PM

Mr. Ramanayake is very reasonable Sir. Don't count him as a thug. For thugs - of course he is a thug, but for the right he will always stand.

Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:21 PM

Ranjan stands for the righteousness and he is always straight forward. He is not a mad fellow like Mahinananda to utter lies.

German Jacob Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:20 PM

Ranjan is right Mr. Minister... please keep away.

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