Won’t vote for the corrupt: Sajith

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Minister of Housing and Construction Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend that he would resign from his Ministerial post if he were asked to vote in favour of corrupt people in Parliament.

Mr. Premadasa made this statement at the opening of Manabarana Gama in Siyambalanduwa in the Moneragala District, the 35th village under his Uda-Gammana Programme on Saturday.

"I will resign from the Cabinet and take to the streets against corruption if anyone asked me to defend corrupt people," Mr. Premadasa said.

Mr. Premadasa said one must remember that this Government was elected to get rid of corruption for good.

“Both the President and the Prime Minister always tell us that we should not forget our past,” he said.

“Accordingly we should not forget our past and defend the corrupt people. We will have to end up in the Opposition if we forget the past and embrace corruption," he added. (Yohan Perera)

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ceylon Monday, 07 August 2017 01:42 AM

ok.then wait untill the court give the judgement. via DM Android App

Chan Diya Monday, 07 August 2017 08:17 AM

Dont vote for your self then.

Gamini Monday, 07 August 2017 08:40 AM

This policy needs to be strictly applied with regard to all corrupt politicians in the government and opposition.

Rajapaksha Monday, 07 August 2017 08:42 AM

Why government not taking swift and stern action on Dealdasa too?

BUSHE Monday, 07 August 2017 08:45 AM

FIRST U NAME A FEW WHO ARE CORRUPTED.

Dickie bird Monday, 07 August 2017 11:00 AM

before you vote or name names, could you tell us what happened to some of those precious painting that adjourned the walls of the Temple trees during your father's tenure?

Royce Monday, 07 August 2017 11:14 AM

What about you then ! ?

Rajpal Monday, 07 August 2017 12:06 PM

Another No Confidence Motion is required for Duminda Dissanayake for paying billions of Rupees for Sabeetha Perera's husband's building without even using it for the Agricultural Ministry?

Premalal Monday, 07 August 2017 12:07 PM

But you don't have an issue with sitting with the corrupt.

Bandu Monday, 07 August 2017 04:08 PM

Bold statement but it is too late.

Haramanis Monday, 07 August 2017 07:12 PM

Incredibly pure white!! - the treasure hunting days are forgotten

sunil Tuesday, 08 August 2017 09:19 AM

his father and alosius s father were very close - laughable from the backside when this clown, dayasiri and susil give us lectures on clean governence

Lakshman De Silva Tuesday, 08 August 2017 09:46 AM

LIke father like son

apm Tuesday, 08 August 2017 04:54 PM

dead right.

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