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By Jamila Najmuddin and Indika Sri Aravinda

Defeated Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama is aiming for a post in the government despite failing to secure a seat in parliament at the recent General Elections, government sources told Daily Mirror online

While the tussle for his former post continues among several key government members who made it into parliament, Bogollagama, according to government sources is keen to remain in politics by either vying for a deputy minister post or one of a lesser authority.

Meanwhile President Mahinda Rajapakse is expected to have meetings with his potential cabinet prior to their formal appointment next week, sources said.

Sources added that the President has unofficially decided on who he is going to select in his new cabinet but will refrain from divulging the names till an official announcement is made.

General Secretary of the SLFP, Maithripala Sirisena said that the President is expected to gazette the names of his new ministers on April 21 and the new cabinet will take oaths between April 22 and 23. (Daily Mirror online)

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Comments - 41

Friday, 16 April 2010 05:14 AM

It is surprising that Bogollagama did not get a place from Colombo - when a personality like Weerawansa polled the highest number of votes - and in Colombo Weerawansa is like a fish out of water - a square peg in a round hole.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 08:59 PM

Mate, the SL people don't want you, so just accept it and stay away. You have made a fortune anyway. Still greedy for more? It is sad that you are unemployed - why not ask for a job at the UN?

Thursday, 15 April 2010 09:31 PM

Boggles and family have toured the world, flying first class and staying in the most expensive hotels - the most profligate foreign minister ever!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 10:10 PM

Why not request a job from the UN?

Thursday, 15 April 2010 10:25 PM

The vulture never gives-up!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 10:44 PM

Dear H.E., please have no sypmpathy for such people ...

Thursday, 15 April 2010 10:54 PM

'Thank you,' for nothing!

Friday, 16 April 2010 04:44 AM

this is ascharya of the under world. go a head.

Friday, 16 April 2010 04:45 AM

Remember US$ 42,000 birthday party for the daughter, paid by public money????.. and numerous extravaganza on poor people's money?

People have given the verdict!!!!

Friday, 16 April 2010 05:01 AM

I agree totally
TC

Friday, 16 April 2010 05:08 AM

Those who are genuine were defeated, as those who are stealing the country again selected

Thursday, 15 April 2010 08:57 PM

This guy is a total 'rip-off' to our economy. He carts his whole brood, on tax-payers money, and what good has it done for our country?

Friday, 16 April 2010 05:29 AM

Sure he can still join DNA & have hopes for the future !

Friday, 16 April 2010 05:30 AM

Bogols.you just had a fantastic time travelling all over with your family. Enjoying all the benefits ....thatz why even you did not wanna come even from Kurunegala district. You knew the final outcome.Hope your son will get a job in the " worlds Highest office - The UN " as he is more qualified than others " as per your statements.do you wanna eat those words now.

Friday, 16 April 2010 05:39 AM

No more free jet travel and pina chance lavish spending to Bogols and family.Wings chipped by peoples power!!!!

Friday, 16 April 2010 07:36 AM

I am sure if Madam Bogollagama contested she would have won - all the qualifications the UPFA contestants have is brawn - which Mr Bogollagama lacks. He is not a thug.

Friday, 16 April 2010 07:46 AM

People hav spoken loud and clear. Your Excellency, Lalith weeratunga, Gamini Senerath and Sajin, Never again. We all luv Lanka More than ever. Delhi Denied VIP lounge and BIA denied the same to his doughter showing him the due place yesterday. Lets follow suit.

Friday, 16 April 2010 07:57 AM

Hello Bogollagama,
he was on expensive foreign tours with the family, while other candidates for election were learning gimmic to obtain Manape.that's where he failed.best thing is to go to your countryside(Nikaweratiya where you originally come from)and learn politics from the grassroot level and learn election gimmic. stop expensive foreign tours and stop begging job from UN.

Friday, 16 April 2010 07:59 AM

Should not given even a office boy job for this man,
he is a dude

Friday, 16 April 2010 04:19 PM

He is still 'high-flying,' despite losing his seat. All perks, security, official residence, are intact.

Friday, 16 April 2010 08:57 PM

This is 'Sri Lankan democracy.'

Thursday, 15 April 2010 05:33 PM

THE PRESIDENT IS NOT STUPID TO APPOINT YOU TO PARLIAMENT ...

Thursday, 15 April 2010 11:56 AM

What we can expect from this same lot as we have seen their performance during th last 6 years.Srilankas will have to regret for their decision very soon as they couldnt do any thing for 6 years.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 11:57 AM

looks like someone's going to get diahrhea..hic hic

Thursday, 15 April 2010 11:59 AM

It is a shame for this man after loosing his seat !!. He shoud go home now without being a burden to the tax payer

Thursday, 15 April 2010 12:10 PM

Guess who will be the PM? Basil, Chamal, Nirupama and why not Namal?

Thursday, 15 April 2010 12:41 PM

Rohitha Bogollagama , mate you can head the War Crimes Tribula for Sri Lanka ?

Thursday, 15 April 2010 01:03 PM

Useless and very expensive to the state. Govt must not miss this golden opportunity dump him.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 01:04 PM

Goods Riddence of Bad Rubbish.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 01:08 PM

Mr. Bogollagama was very unpopular and people had decided that it was time for him to go. Good bye Mr. don't think of exploiting your position again. People made the correct choice.
henry

Thursday, 15 April 2010 01:11 PM

What a pity unemployed soon after victory!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 11:55 AM

I am sure he can be accommodated by the government, if not immediately, then in some months' time. After all, this is Sri Lanka we're talking about remember!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 05:43 PM

How can he become a Deputy Minister when he has lost the 'manape'?

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:03 PM

The people have given a clear verdict and the government should respect it!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:13 PM

This result reflects his performance as the FM. Goodbye!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:15 PM

Candidates are defeated for good reason. Some were defeated particularly because of their lavish misuse of government funds. Time and time again, this has been highlighted in the media.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:36 PM

I bet that it was quite a shock to this guy to lose the election. How will he travel the world in luxurious comfort now?

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:48 PM

You should be ashamed to ask for any position in the new government.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:52 PM

Mr. B., we don't need people like you - the people have spoken.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:53 PM

Mr. President, please get rid of all the corrupt politicians ... they will only ruin both the country & your party.

Thursday, 15 April 2010 08:15 PM

He traveled for more than 9 months, in a year, achieving nothing. ... Let him rest now, at home.

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