Former Chief Ministers to be nominated; Govt

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The Government said today that the former Chief Ministers would most likely be named as Chief Ministerial candidates for the UPFA at the upcoming provincial council elections

“We are still awaiting the committee report and unless there are serious allegations against the former Chief Ministers they would most likely be nominated as candidates for the provincial council that were dissolved” Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Sivanesathurai Chandirakanthan served as the Chief Minister of the Eastern province, while Berty Premalal Dissanayake and Maheepala Herath served as Chief Ministers of the North Central and Sabaragamuwa provincial councils.

The Department of Elections announced that nominations for the upcoming elections will be accepted between 12th to the 19th of July. (By Hafeel Farisz)

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Comments - 11

Al Rasa Wednesday, 11 July 2012 06:28 AM

No any other efficient persons?

Jayasena Wednesday, 11 July 2012 06:39 AM

Raja-Rata needs downfall (Thunder) not old blunders.

shantha madawelas Wednesday, 11 July 2012 06:45 AM

why not get some once from UNP and try.....

Sanath R Wednesday, 11 July 2012 06:53 AM

We will see a continuation of the same corrupt faces and the saga wil go on uninterrrupted unless the voters will exercise their franchise wisely.

Jawfer Wednesday, 11 July 2012 07:40 AM

Yes, all are well educated, so appoint them again , you all want who always say YES to your big boss Mahinda

buffaloa citizen Wednesday, 11 July 2012 07:52 AM

Basic qualification is PhD in Criminothuggery.

lalith Wednesday, 11 July 2012 07:59 AM

Raja Rata needs a change of leadership.

aj Wednesday, 11 July 2012 08:06 AM

Good decstion govt. thanks. keep it up good works. we need former CM. Thanks Govt.

jj Wednesday, 11 July 2012 08:18 AM

"Unless there are serious allegations against the former Chief Ministers"... This means having minor allegations is officially accepted and it is a qualification. Wow!

Saleem Wednesday, 11 July 2012 08:36 AM

Rauf Hakkim must decide to contest in alliance with any party that nominate a Muslim as the Chief Minister of the EP. This will unite Muslims and Tamil speaking people.

malkanthi Wednesday, 11 July 2012 09:40 AM

So there is a great famine in the area of appointing a suitable person over corrupted individuals. What a sad scenario!!

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