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A group of Cabinet Ministers representing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will meet President Maithripala Sirisena today and request him to remove Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne from the post of co-Cabinet spokesman, it is learnt.

These ministers met at the residence of Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera the other day. In his place, they are going to propose that Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa be appointed to the post. Mr. Yapa held this post during the time of the previous government.

Those who were at the meeting included Ministers John Seneviratne, Dayasiri Jayasekara, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Dilan Perera.

Dr. Senaratne and Mr. Seneviratne locked horns over remarks made at a Cabinet briefing that Minister Sarath Fonseka would be assigned to deal with emergency situations triggered by trade union actions. Dr. Senaratne cited this as a decision by the Cabinet whereas Mr. Seneviratne denied the fact. This led to a verbal clash between the two in public.(Kelum Bandara)


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  • Sharon Monday, 08 May 2017 11:33 AM

    Only one thing is a apparent in this (mis)government from 8th Jan.......i.e: Mandale kachal

    abaran Wednesday, 10 May 2017 04:59 PM

    Voters seek the removal of all 225

    Jema Tuesday, 09 May 2017 10:24 AM

    Brake to 10 pieces, so much the better

    S B Lokuge Tuesday, 09 May 2017 03:38 AM

    It is obvious.

    rew Monday, 08 May 2017 03:05 PM

    Time The UNP and other supporting groups broke away from the crooked SLFP

    anonymous Monday, 08 May 2017 02:55 PM

    Very funny to see 3 ministers who were against MS during the election asking to remove someone who backed for MS despite dangers and risks from MR.

    De Silva Monday, 08 May 2017 01:12 PM

    Exactly. Please remove this fool from the cabinet spokesman position . He is not suitable for the position.

    Anthony Monday, 08 May 2017 11:52 AM

    Please Mr Ministers of the Yahapalana Govermant stop attacking each other, and work together unitedly and achieve all the success and gain respect from the Citizens. Failing you all our spitting on your own face and giving advantage to the rogues to come back.

    Senewi Monday, 08 May 2017 11:49 AM

    "locked horns" is the correct word as both of them are buffaloes

    Jamalji Monday, 08 May 2017 11:38 AM

    Ministers who had ridiculed President during Presidential election are asking President to remove a Minister who had labored tirelessly to enthrone President.

    Titanic Monday, 08 May 2017 11:34 AM

    Rajitha a person who has the support of Buddhist Tamils snd muslims he contested from Kaluthara district via DM Android App

    max Monday, 08 May 2017 10:42 AM

    Good move. Go ahead!

    james Monday, 08 May 2017 11:27 AM

    In fighting by 02 MP's. This itself shows where this government is heading. Feel sorry for all us !!!

    citizen Monday, 08 May 2017 11:20 AM

    who are these fellows: John Seneviratne, Dayasiri Jayasekara, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Dilan Perera.

    REALPATRIOT Monday, 08 May 2017 11:15 AM

    WE THEY HAVE ANY SELF CONSCIOUS THEY SHOULD ASK TO REMOVE ALL THOSE SLFPERS INCLUDING MAARA WHO PARTICIPATED IN GALLE FACE MAY RALLY. WILL THEY ASK NEVER via DM Android App

    GENIOUS Monday, 08 May 2017 11:09 AM

    STAGING OF MAARAS SEPTEMBER CALL( TOPLING THE GOVT) DRAMA. WILL IT BE THE PATHETIC END OF YAHAPALANAYA AS FOR CAST BY MAARA via DM Android App

    Kumara Dharmarathne Monday, 08 May 2017 11:06 AM

    Might as well remove John Senevirathne from his cabinet portfolio.

    Manuel Benjamin Monday, 08 May 2017 10:54 AM

    It seems like SLFP is asking for trouble again and finally the upper hand will be taken by UNP and they will win all the elections with the majority. Hence, don't take hasty decisions and break the party.

    JAN Monday, 08 May 2017 10:52 AM

    No One can Remove RS he played Leading Key Role to form this YAHAPALANAYA Government he made Straightforward speech that harmed one family via DM Android App

    Kadupol Jothywansa Monday, 08 May 2017 10:53 AM

    Dr. Rajitha should remain in the same place and it is better John should ask pardon from him for making this minor issue so big.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 08 May 2017 10:50 AM

    Hay man, its not a good move, by this SLFP will split again in to three pieces.


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