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Newly appointed Cabinet Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara asserted that they will push President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down.
Fernando told reporters that they still maintain that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had failed.
The Minister said that they had taken a risk by deciding to accept cabinet portfolios.
However, he said that was a risk they were prepared to take in the best interest of the country.
He said they were also aware that they could be the next target of the demonstrators at Galle Face. But he said he had the full support of his family.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that engaging in violence is not the solution to the current crisis.
He said that everyone must come together to save the country from the current crisis.
He said that they decided to accept cabinet portfolios based on conditions put forward to the President.
The Minister said that the conditions include strengthening and implementing the 19th Amendment through which the President’s powers will be slashed.
“I believe he (President Rajapaksa) needs a safe exit. Safe exit means for the country to be stabilized and not for him to jump and go. If he is liable to any corruption he should be charged,” Fernando said.
He also said that they have proposed holding elections in 6 months to which Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe responded positively.
Fernando said that he didn’t want to just stay in the opposition and criticize but wanted to play a role to help the country.
Harin Fernando also noted that he and others had made several appeals to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to accept the post of Prime Minister.
However, he said Premadasa had some concerns so refused to agree.
Fernando added that in his opinion Premadasa is the best leader the country has and should lead the country. (Easwaran Rutnam)
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Kevin Fernando Friday, 20 May 2022 05:48 PM
Well if you both think you can fool the people wait and see.
Atog Friday, 20 May 2022 05:49 PM
Help the country? You helped your self. Ask Tiran or Basil
Ralaharamy Friday, 20 May 2022 05:51 PM
These guys should think of opening a tailor shop. The board should say, "Diyawannawa Tailors, Specialists in stitching hats to fit heads of ANY SIZE."
Gomez Friday, 20 May 2022 05:54 PM
You both will have to wash clothes to Gota and Ranil.
Ramesh Friday, 20 May 2022 06:21 PM
They can fool each other, not all. Shameless fellows.
Bandu Friday, 20 May 2022 06:26 PM
Ranil Wickremesinghe responded positively - as if he keeps his word.
sam Friday, 20 May 2022 07:13 PM
they have a hope
Hadam Ali Friday, 20 May 2022 07:25 PM
All bloody acting and drama. I think you need to get some advise from Ranjan Ramanayake on this.
Sunil Friday, 20 May 2022 07:51 PM
Two damned liars who would stoop to any low level for their status.
C Fernando Friday, 20 May 2022 07:59 PM
Oh shut up, Harin. We don't need to hear your justifications. You have lost all credibility in the eyes of the public. Go and serve your new master, power hungry, greedy scum that you are. We don't need to hear your BS about serving the nation.
Dolly Friday, 20 May 2022 08:10 PM
Will you ask the Cardinal to go as well since he mentioned that you had the knowledge of the 2019 Easter bombing. When Gota go who will you put in place? I presume you are going to work with Field Marshal Sarath F. who wants to kick your butt. You all are nothing but bunch of opportunistic pot heads. Dolly
Shay J Friday, 20 May 2022 08:21 PM
It's good to contribute to restore the country. But Harin please make sure you stick to the pledge of not taking the salary for s uear even if that was of ordinary MP. Now as a minister the perks are high. But sacrifice it and serve. Then people will surely support your honesty. Even after one year if you still be in parliament or part of government don't rob public funds. Live a truthful life.
Ramesh Friday, 20 May 2022 08:28 PM
Push from where? You guys are at his feet, licking.
Anthony. R Friday, 20 May 2022 09:00 PM
Traitors.
Mohamed Friday, 20 May 2022 09:12 PM
Greedy for money , how much did you get 20million??
dickie bird Friday, 20 May 2022 11:51 PM
OK Laurel
dot Saturday, 21 May 2022 04:27 AM
What great thinking ,sacrificed his MP's wages he said .yes for the wages and perks of a Minister ..and for the noble deed of toppling the President ???
SUJITH Sunday, 22 May 2022 11:03 AM
FINALLY THE DUO WILL GET PUSHED OUT BY GOTA/RANIL COMBINATION
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