Jayantha Ketagoda sworn in as MP

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Jayantha Ketagoda was sworn in as a National List MP of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) a short while ago.

He was named by the SLPP to fill the National List MP slot created after the resignation of former State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal.

Ketagoda earlier resigned as an MP to allow Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to enter parliament. (Ajith Siriwardana & Yohan Perera)

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ravin Tuesday, 21 September 2021 10:10 AM

Utter wastage of valuable public funds.

Ranjit W. Tuesday, 21 September 2021 10:38 AM

The musical chair.

jan Tuesday, 21 September 2021 10:46 AM

Yes he is Enjoying Changing , color's,WELL PAID ALL LUXURIOUS LIFE FREE UNTIL COFFIN

Upali Tuesday, 21 September 2021 10:57 AM

But it is the democracy. If not accusation may level against the govt for not filling vacancies created in the legislator

varuna Tuesday, 21 September 2021 01:36 PM

You can't do anything under the name of democracy. Appoint a suitable person, at least. What has he done for the country? Resigning on behalf of slavemasters and then getting re-appointed as the reward. So, you call this democreacy?

Samson Tuesday, 21 September 2021 01:26 PM

Great achievement without attending college

Anthony. R Tuesday, 21 September 2021 03:08 PM

Make hey, while the sunshines, Oh ! Democracy, where are you.

dot Wednesday, 22 September 2021 04:50 AM

They get nominated and get sworn in ..swear to do what? Join the brigade for entitlements that are not available to others .

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