Channa Jayasumana slams Parliament Deputy Secretary General’s removal

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Colombo, Jan. 25 (Daily Mirror) - Former MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana voiced strong opposition to the removal of the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, alleging that the action was taken without due process.

Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne had been suspended by the Staff Advisory Committee of the House last week.

Speaking to the media, Jayasumana said that the senior official was removed from his post without any prior notification or disciplinary inquiry.

"The Deputy Secretary General of Parliament has been removed without any notice and without any disciplinary investigation," Jayasumana said.

He warned that this action sets a dangerous precedent for the integrity and stability of the country's public service.

"I believe this precedent could have a very serious impact on the state service in the future," he emphasised.

The former MP linked the incident to the recent political rhetoric, specifically referencing controversial statements made by Minister K.D. Lalkantha.

"We saw Minister Lalkantha stating in the past few days that they would 'capture state power.' I think this is the method by which they are capturing state power," Jayasumana remarked.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Sunday, 25 January 2026 06:53 PM

Expect 88 89 style of punishments slowly.

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Observer Monday, 26 January 2026 12:35 PM

I will applaud that if we start with the GMOA doctors who in spite of their high standard of living and earning, are like Oliver Twist asking for more and more to bleed the tax system of the country.

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Nimo Sunday, 25 January 2026 07:55 PM

What happened to Dr. Safi ????

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AS USUAL 99% OF MY COMMENTS ARE NOT PUT TO PRINT, CAUSE I SPEAK FOR THOSE MAJORITY THAT HAVE ONLY A VOICE IN ELECTIONS!! Sunday, 25 January 2026 08:14 PM

HERE WE GO ANOTHER FORMER MP, WHERE WAS HE WHEN THE MAJORITY WERE STARVING, SUFFERING,STRUGGLING AND DROPPING DEAD WHILE STANDING IN QUEUES!! LIKE NO OTHER TIME IN OUR HISTORY?. NO NEED FOR CAPTURE OF STATE POWER, WHEN THE PRESIDENT/NNP GOVT HAS CAPTURED THE HEARTS OF THE MAJORITY AND WILL STAY THE COURSE UNTIL ALK ISSUES AND MANIFESTO PROMISES ARE KEPT, NO HURRY THE PREVIOUS GOVT/S HAD DECADES AND DECADES ALL WE HEARD WAS CORRUPTION WAS AND KEPT SPREADING LIKE WILD FIRES.

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R Navaratnam Sunday, 25 January 2026 09:18 PM

Former MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana: Per news he was suspended; not removed. You are an educated person; therefore exercise due diligence. No wonder Sri Lanka is in such a poor and ununited country.

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Insider Sunday, 25 January 2026 10:40 PM

Is he aware that the Staff Advisory Committee of Parliament is responsible for advising on the administration, cadre, and welfare of parliamentary staff. How can the govt capture state power through this suspension of a staff member.

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Mahaththaya Sunday, 25 January 2026 11:41 PM

Unfortunately, Sri Lankan politicians do not understand the difference between "Government" and "State". Therefore, citizens will continue to experience similar situations.

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shantha Monday, 26 January 2026 04:11 AM

Compared to the wisdom of Lal Kantha, this Natha God's Prof is an utter idiot.

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Mohamed Monday, 26 January 2026 04:13 AM

What doe this idiot Channa Jayasumana this guy is also thief, he is getting exited when another thief been removed from Parliament.All this fellows have no respect their own country. Disgraceful Idiots !

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Prof Maheepala Monday, 26 January 2026 08:26 AM

Who is this Channa Jayasumana ? The disgrace to our medical profession isn’t it? No credibility. Just talking to get some fame and popularity to create more problems on others agenda.

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Realistica Adams Monday, 26 January 2026 09:56 AM

Professorial rubbish? Staff Advisory Committee of Parliament made that decision and that’s their job, as it’s a sexual harassment case. Alleged offender has recourse to legal action if he is innocent and then get back his job. Obviously this professor doesn’t understand processes.

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Sue Kirthisinghe Monday, 26 January 2026 10:18 AM

It is obvious that all the above commentators are fans of the present Govt., ready to defend them no matter what they do. What Prof. Jayasumana said is true. How can someone be removed without notice or an inquiry?

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