Govt. defies President’s order to appoint Harsha as COPF Chair: Sajith

25 May 2023 11:04 am - 11 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

While President Ranil Wickremesingne had agreed to appoint SJB MP Harsha de Silva as the Chairman of the Public Finance Committee (CoPF), the members of the Selection Committee had sought a meeting with the President for a further discussion on the reservations they have with regard to the appointment, Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga told Parliament today.

“Members of the Selection Committee had sought a further meeting with President Wickremesinghe as they have some reservations on the appointment of Dr. de Silva,” Minister Ranatunga said in response to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

“We will settle the matter after the discussion with the President,” he added.

“The President belongs to a certain party but the government is run according to a different scenario,” he also said.

Premadasa earlier questioned as to why the appointment of Dr. de Silva was delayed despite the agreement on the part of the President.

“The President had a discussion with MPs Kabir Hashim and Dr. de Silva and he agreed to appoint the latter as the chairperson of the Finance Committee. This is intellectual jealousy,” he said.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene who responded said both the ruling party and the opposition should have a dialogue and settle the matter as soon as possible. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 11

N.M. Perera Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:44 AM

RW could dissolve Parliament and send them Home. Set up an interim Cabinet with credible SJB/a section of the break away SLPP Members. UNP will gain control for sure again.

Ruwan Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:54 AM

President can't have okayed the appointment offhand, without consulting the government. He knows the law.

Citizen Silva Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:03 PM

When you have a speaker who has no back bone what is the point of a dialogue0

Anthony Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:47 PM

We all support Dr, De Silva the best for this post but he should be independent true, honest and not play for benefit's where any political party.

Ram Thursday, 25 May 2023 01:25 PM

Sajith must understand that RW dances to the tunes of SLPP bosses. RW is a Rajapaksa employee

sam Thursday, 25 May 2023 03:33 PM

When a knowledgeable or a suitable person is appointed all others have a problem.

ANNEDOUBLECUNT Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:03 PM

IS NAMAL RAJAPAKSA PRESIDENT OF SRI-LANKA?

Buddhist Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:46 PM

The worst Speaker of the Parliament in SL history is the present Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeygunewardena. He is a partisan Speaker who repeatedly violates the constitution and the standing orders.

Ranjith Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:08 PM

This shows where Srilanka is heading lot of room for corrupt politicians and no room educated politicians in the parliament, Provincial councils and pradeshiya saba

Harsha is traitor to the UNP, what was Ranil thinking Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:38 PM

Hard to believe Ranil would want Harsha one of those who went with Sajith the destroy the UNP should be given any post. Harsha mindlessly mostly goes along with CB governor so has no credibility. Even 10 year old child off the street maybe better choice to take up role of COPF chair than him

Onil Thursday, 25 May 2023 08:16 PM

MP Harsha de Silva is thoroughly UN-FIT for the post, so, better, to dissolve the parliament and go for election immediately. Ranil has no authority or power to adjust appointments or amendments to the prevailing cabinet until the call for elections.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Govt. defies President’s order to appoint Harsha as COPF Chair: Sajith

Comments - 11

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

April 15 declared a government holiday

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

23 year old youth ends up having his testicles removed

New Visa procedure implemented

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Middleman arrested for price gouging at Kalutara eatery

Bondholders’ agreement delay won’t hinder IMF third tranche payout: Dr. Coomaraswamy

Party leaders to shoot down MPs request for concessionary duty free vehicle permits

Rising temperatures Public urged to provide water access to animals

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings