WP Chief Minister removes two members from posts

13 September 2017 03:42 pm

The Leader of the House of the Western Provincial Council (WPC) Sunil Jayamini and Chief Government Whip Gunasiri Jayanath have been removed by Chief Minister Isura Devapriya today.

When asked for the reason for the removal, Chief Minister Devapriya said that a Chief Minister could remove or change any councillor anytime.

However, Councillor Jayanath said that they had been removed for voting against the Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution. (Muditha Dayanada)