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Harin reveals plans to resign

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Tourism Minister Harin Fernando revealed plans to resign and join the social movement led by former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.

Fernando said that if things settle by August, he will resign from his ministerial post and join Jayasuriya’s National Movement for Social Justice.

“I believe there is a very good concept which has been championed by the National Movement for Social Justice, Karu Jayasuriya and Victor Ivan. They came and presented it to us recently and I think that is the way forward. I want to step out of my political zone and get into that,” he said.

In an interview with Daily Mirror, Fernando said that the whole concept of Sri Lankan politics is wrong because it is divided by race, religion and ethnicity.

“We are divided,” he added.

Fernando also slammed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accusing him of being selfish and determined to become President.

“That is not going to be easy. You are just changing the face of a man who is exactly the problem that we had,” he added.

Fernando said that making Premadasa the President will be another mess and what is required is to change the system.

The Tourism Minister also said that he has advised his Ministry Secretary to work with State Minister Diana Gamage.

The Minister said that he has no issue with her but since she had been making statements critical of him, he has told his Ministry Secretary to coordinate with her office.

Fernando said that his Secretary has appointed an Additional Secretary to work with the State Minister to ensure both ministries are in sync. (Easwaran Rutnam)

Comments - 31

Don Thursday, 03 November 2022 06:53 AM

If you are genuine, show it by not accepting any post in the movement and only dong the works required for system change. There are enough youth to lead that movement. We don’t want a person like you with political mud come and hoodwink people again. Show your eligibility by doing work without rewards.

LongJumper Thursday, 03 November 2022 07:11 AM

You have no future political career. So is the master jumper Karu Jayasuriya. Just get lost. Birds of a feather flock together.

Sambo Thursday, 03 November 2022 07:55 AM

Thank you for that wise decision. You will be doing a big favor to the country at this crucial time.

Jude Thursday, 03 November 2022 08:01 AM

Harin have no principles nor policies!! Period!!

Jude Thursday, 03 November 2022 08:04 AM

Harin like a tree in the middle of the field yeah twisting and turning where the power is!! All for his personal glory!! He gotta bloated ego!! Yeah!!

vince Thursday, 03 November 2022 12:01 PM

Just like most of the rest in parliament. Don't single out only one.

Effect of COVID-19? Thursday, 03 November 2022 08:17 AM

An Arab traveler accommodated his camel during a cold winter night, by giving shelter to its head from harsh desert wind. After sometime, the whole body of the camel had crept into the small tent, and the man was shivering in the harsh winter, thrown out of his tent. Diana - Basil's darling, accommodated by Sajith, moved in with Gota, then crept into Ranil's den, at last succeeded to oust Harin and occupy the Minister's seat! One more piece of garbage and has Ranil lost his sense of smell due to COVID-19?

rbh Thursday, 03 November 2022 08:43 AM

Leader Sajith Premadasa has some votes from the people but Ranil don’t have even he has experience and you join the leader without people votes and siding the country with lead the country to bankrupt. Country is not saying that Sajith cannot lead only you

Dharmista Thursday, 03 November 2022 08:50 AM

Hope Harin will positively contribute to the Movement of Social Justice and not disturb its mission in any way.

Lumbini Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:06 AM

Karu should not take him. He has no policies.

Nilmini Welivita Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:11 AM

Harin is going to join the sleazy party as the supreme leader.

Mithun Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:15 AM

Only system change is possible with AKD

Boru Na Atha ...... Atha ...... Atha ......... Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:25 AM

Harin may be Ranil did allow you to dance according to your own music, that is why you wanted to resign, you lizard changing colours every now and then.

Hubert Congreve Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:26 AM

Why not you ask pardon from Sajith and re-join SJB?

S.P. Thomson Ferdinandez (JPUM) Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:28 AM

You joined with Ranil in order to make quick money, but due to the current situation you cannot do anything, that is why you want to resign you greedy fellow.

Man Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:35 AM

Of course, he wanted to resign, once Ranjan is pardoned. Mr. Dudly, once appointed by the MPs as the PM, following the demise of Mr. DS, he dissolved the parliament to get an endorsement of the voters. He was a true democratic and gentleman, need to follow. So, will Harin, follow Mr. Dudly, now?

Mahesh Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:48 AM

We like people like you to take an active role in building the country. You are young and full of energy and incredibly an intelligent politician. Your vision is correct and I’m sure you can contribute to shape this country to a better place for our future generations

Anura Nanayakkara Thursday, 03 November 2022 10:12 AM

Harin Fernando seems to be utterly confused these days.Sometimes promotes Ranil and criticize Sajith as a weak leader. Then he talks about Karu Jayasuriya and Victor Ivan. Harin seems to be an opportunist.

Be Fair Thursday, 03 November 2022 10:19 AM

On what Principle do you engage in Politics? What are your Core Values? Is Intergrity part of your Political Personality?

Zarook Cassim Thursday, 03 November 2022 11:04 AM

Many a politicians have said, I am considering of coming and going. Please go mam man go...

rew Thursday, 03 November 2022 11:29 AM

Harin and M Nanayakkara, you have run your race. Get out before you are thrown out.

Russell Harmmer Thursday, 03 November 2022 12:26 PM

Please don't try to spoil the good image of Karu Jayasuriya, leave him alone man.

Ajit Thursday, 03 November 2022 12:42 PM

Now you have no credibility,after joining Pohottuwa. Stay at home thats best you can do for Country

Nihal S Thursday, 03 November 2022 12:51 PM

Mr Karu Jayasuriya, Do not accept this guy. He has no principles and will do anything to make money. Probably he is planning to join NMSJ with a contract to destroy the National Social Justice Movement.

sam Thursday, 03 November 2022 01:02 PM

You have no principles and have no political future. You are talking of August which is 10 months away.

Jothipala Arambegedara Thursday, 03 November 2022 01:53 PM

Well done Amuda Hora! All are awaiting for you to get out soon - How can you talk about good things while working with Banku Hora - Do not mislead people anymore and get out soon - why wasting public funds for another year?

Grace Thursday, 03 November 2022 06:32 PM

Get lost soon. We are Sick and tired of your games

GHT Thursday, 03 November 2022 10:26 PM

People have no intention of making the leader either SAJITH or KARU JAYASURIYA, who are known FAILED MPs of Parliament, running a lives luxurious with TAXPAYERS money. However, the plan of submitting the resignation by you is really appreciable.

Pantha Kumaran Thursday, 03 November 2022 10:37 PM

Harin, I am sorry you have no future in politics so do Sajith. Ranil too is a failure man. How Rajapaskes allowed him to become President. Rajapakses too have no future in politics. Ideally we want a new political party to run the country.

Damian Friday, 04 November 2022 11:00 AM

He knows his political career is over, ready to jump ship again

Shan Saturday, 05 November 2022 08:43 PM

Go to bloody hell. You dumb mad cow idiot. Your damn votes will only be UNP

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