Following Korean fiasco, Anupa Pasqual fails to appear at CID

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Social Empowerment State Minister Anupa Pasqual, who said yesterday that he was going to the CID against a video circulating on social media tarnishing his image following a Korean official slamming Sri Lankan ministers for being late for meetings, failed to appear at the CID today as claimed.

The Minister in the ministry’s letter head had invited media to cover the occasion where he was expected to arrive at the CID at 1.50 pm today but even by 2.30 p.m. the Minister had failed to arrive.

The media had reported that Social Empowerment State Minister Anupa Pasqual and its officials were taken to task by South Korea Disaster Relief Foundation (SKDRF) President Cho Sung Lea for being late by 30 minutes for a scheduled meeting in Colombo on Wednesday.

However, the minister claimed later that a video was circulating on social media insulting him citing a statement made by the Korean official.

Lea had said in the meeting on Wednesday that getting late to start a scheduled meeting by 30 minutes is not a good sign. Ministers should be responsible for keeping their promises and being punctual, he had said.

“If this had happened in South Korea such officials would have been questioned and disciplinary action would be taken,” he said.

“There is no point in meeting such Ministers,” he said.

“If a meeting is scheduled for a specific time, it must begin at that time. If such Ministers cannot do that, there is no point in meeting such persons," Lea lambasted.

"Telling lies and making promises in Sri Lanka has become an ordinary thing, and it has become part of their culture. As a country, people should be ashamed to hear such things from a foreigner. If people in Sri Lanka cannot change that habit, the country will not be able to establish connections with foreigners," he said.

The meeting was scheduled to begin at 9 am but the Minister walked in after 9.30 pm.

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Comments - 15

Sunil Friday, 23 December 2022 03:40 PM

As usual late again. Are these the guys who are supposed to lead the country to prosperity? Just good for nothing hoodwinkers.

Mahila Friday, 23 December 2022 04:21 PM

They are the Viyathmaga!!! Beware they are leaders with "Golden Jewels" (you know for what?) and those directing us to achieve, "Vistas of Prosperity, Splendour" and not 'Illusions'!!!?? No illusions; We can feel the Pangs of Hunger since March 2022!!! GREAT GUYS!!

Mahila Friday, 23 December 2022 04:21 PM

They are the Viyathmaga!!! Beware they are leaders with "Golden Jewels" (you know for what?) and those directing us to achieve, "Vistas of Prosperity, Splendour" and not 'Illusions'!!!?? No illusions; We can feel the Pangs of Hunger since March 2022!!! GREAT GUYS!!

Grace Friday, 23 December 2022 04:01 PM

Does the South Korean official know that this this country is a Wonder of Asia

Vernon Friday, 23 December 2022 04:03 PM

What cheekiness, to ask media to cover his visit to CID. What should have done by him is to resign from the post, if he is an honorable fellow.

Lanka Friday, 23 December 2022 04:07 PM

He must have courage and bravery to accept his failure to attend on time ..He is a public servant and paid by public for his service ..so if he can't do it ; he must resign immediately without delay to protect his good name ...you have done a mistake and korean officials have been waiting for you and you represent this country and yet did not have sense of humour to apologize for them ...you must take some responsibility for this instead why do you go to CID

Man Friday, 23 December 2022 04:30 PM

CID will get an opportunity to question him, over the swindling of Yuthukama Funds, if they are not subdued. The efficiency of the CID, can be tested.

Shelly Friday, 23 December 2022 05:58 PM

What image his duties under this portfolio? Social Empowerment State Minister is a worthless position it seems. Just eliminate it and use the funding to support the work of NGOs in promoting social empowerment. They will do a better job.

Lanka Friday, 23 December 2022 06:39 PM

There you go....his "privileged" life continues!

Alam Friday, 23 December 2022 06:50 PM

Rubbish all cid , should sort themselves

Rip Winkle Friday, 23 December 2022 07:11 PM

His lawyer might've advised him that going to the CID over such a petty issue would be a stupid move.

ANNECUNT Friday, 23 December 2022 08:41 PM

MR ANUPA PASQUAL WE ARE WAILING FOR YOU RESIGNATION

Jef Saturday, 24 December 2022 05:45 PM

Sri lankans have a problem with time ...other countries say time is money they don't wait for others you don't turn up on time your gone...or fired....that's how they operate no its no buts

DOT Sunday, 25 December 2022 02:03 PM

Neither him nor Sri Lankans seems Never learn a lesson!

Kanakapalan Dingum Monday, 26 December 2022 02:56 AM

These Kalakanni came to the parliament from nowhere and will no mission or vision of the country while destroying the image, damaging the whole!! If he is a man, must resign soon returning all Pin Padi taken for the last one year plus all the Pin benefits!! Then the country will be a heaven! When will that happen? HELL to HEAVEN?

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