CWC indicates willingness to join Govt.

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The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) has indicated its willingness to join the Government.

CWC Secretary General Jeevan Thondaman told Daily Mirror that his party has informed President Ranil Wickremesinghe its willingness to accept a Cabinet portfolio.

However, he said that joining the Government will depend on the portfolio offered to the CWC.

The CWC mainly represents the upcountry Tamils of Indian origin.

Thondaman said that his party feels President Wickremesinghe can help address the issues faced by the upcountry Tamils.

Asked if the CWC will work with former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)-led Government, Thondaman said that such a possibility is unlikely.

He said that while he has respect for Rajapaksa, the political link between the SLPP and the CWC is now over. (Easwaran Rutnam)

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Comments - 17

Minister portfolios Thursday, 10 November 2022 06:34 AM

Since the big Thondaman, CWC always dance with various party's.No proper policy.

Jude Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:15 AM

Since 1977 CWC been part of the government!! That's how Thondas been Ministers in every successive governments!! Yeah!!

Jude Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:19 AM

Best thing CWC did was building their head office a Multi story building in the heart of Colombo 7. the funds came from poor estate workers Union dues!! In another words hard working estate workers blood sweat and tears!! Yeah!!

Mariamma Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:32 AM

you all were with governments since 1977 . Any promises fulfilled ?

Estate Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:32 AM

MONEY AND BALTI. DO SOMETHING FOR US. ( estate Labour)

Estate Bagger Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:45 AM

This fellow also a jumper like his farther. Low class bagger.

Sunil Thursday, 10 November 2022 09:06 AM

Jeevan, the country doesn't need you and we don't have to spend tax payers money to give you a cabinet portfolio. You can represent your issues in parliament and to government without joining government because we know you want to become minister for your personal benefit and nothing else. President Ranil is more than capable of handling all estate matters effectively.

Tom Thursday, 10 November 2022 09:24 AM

I hope this dude will see my comment. CUT THE CRAP AND DO SOMETHING GOOD AND MEANINGFUL FOR THE ESTATE COMMUNITY!

Worker Thursday, 10 November 2022 10:27 AM

There are no ethics or scruples in his decisions but only eyes on the Ministerial Portfolio.

johan Thursday, 10 November 2022 11:47 AM

His father and him are same cannot survive without portfolios.So many years have they done anything good to the estate communities.Most of the People are still in line rooms covered by sinco sheets.Fake redeemers of estate communities

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 10 November 2022 12:17 PM

Your father, your grandfather all had this habit of blindness without principles but for the sake of a continuous supply of Johnny Walker and pocket money.

Pandukumaran Banjan Thursday, 10 November 2022 12:24 PM

These Kaala Kanni need something to kill people!! Go to Hell rather than joining the government against the will of people!

Blessing Thursday, 10 November 2022 01:57 PM

Most of the parliamentarians are corrupt and power hungry. They don't care the people, who voted for them.

Ranjan Thursday, 10 November 2022 02:38 PM

He badly needs Mental Treatment.

Demuni de Silva Thursday, 10 November 2022 10:34 PM

Habitually, you too followed your grand-grand father, for existence ! Estate workers ware given by him and Gamini Dissanaya a constant wage with CEF 1992. Still workers experience its repercussions!

GHT Thursday, 10 November 2022 11:45 PM

This guy PONDAMAN will LICK ARSES of whomsoever gives him a post of MINISTRY

Demuni de Silva Friday, 11 November 2022 06:00 AM

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