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A major rift has erupted within the government following reports that Basil Rajapaksa will take oaths as an MP early next month and will thereafter receive a ministerial portfolio, the Daily Mirror learns.
Some government coalition party members have objected to the move, citing Rajapaksa’s dual citizenship as a reason, and have voiced their disapproval to the President and Prime Minister.
Sources said reports had surfaced that Rajapaksa was likely to be appointed as the Minister of Economic Development, a portfolio newly created for him and the one he held in the previous Rajapaksa government.
Although initially there were reports that he would also take over as the Finance Minister, this has been shot down as this portfolio is likely to be retained by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. However, certain institutions which come under the purview of the Finance Ministry are likely to be transferred under the new portfolio. While Basil was set to receive his Cabinet portfolio early next month after he takes oath as an MP, the move may be delayed due to the strong objections raised by some of the party members.
Rajapaksa returned back to Sri Lanka last week after being in the US for a little over a month. He is currently the Head of the Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication Presidential Task Force. (JAMILA HUSAIN)
TwiceBitten Thursday, 01 July 2021 07:25 AM
When will Sri Lanka ever learn
Milinda Thursday, 01 July 2021 07:27 AM
This will be a political drama only. The SLPP alone has a majority in Parliament and they will continue to govern. Hence the smaller dissatisfied groups will continue to be with the government since they have no other options.
Dee Thursday, 01 July 2021 07:42 AM
Someone was saying that it's the SJB and JVP who is concerned!
Sokrates Thursday, 01 July 2021 07:45 AM
He is the best organizer for the embezzlement of the country.
joseph Thursday, 01 July 2021 07:50 AM
hahahahaha he can save the economy wow that means the president and all his teams failed.
Mokan Thursday, 01 July 2021 08:24 AM
He is Mr 10%
PJ Cyril Thursday, 01 July 2021 02:44 PM
Used to be 20% but due to Covid, he has come down by a generous half to 10% of all major contracts. All China contracts include an illegal election campaign contribution too.
Jude Thursday, 01 July 2021 08:43 AM
If Basil appointed as Minister of Economic Development then he'll be the First American to handle that Ministerial Portfolio !! Yeah Historic occasion!!
Mendis S Thursday, 01 July 2021 02:46 PM
He got both his Moderna shots while in California. He is ready to rock and roll!
Murshid Idroos Thursday, 01 July 2021 08:45 AM
Part of the monkey plans to grab power
Peacemaker Thursday, 01 July 2021 09:08 AM
This is what those 6.9 million jokers have created for the country
tharun Thursday, 01 July 2021 09:11 AM
Gaming
Truth matter Thursday, 01 July 2021 09:16 AM
It is like sharing the cake between them
mp Thursday, 01 July 2021 01:32 PM
This is news seems to be a fabricated one.
Samson Thursday, 01 July 2021 01:35 PM
Same people voted for dual citizenship, now they need to shut their gaps and see to the future without obstructing the majority party SLPP. These guys if they wish can join the oppostion and wait.
johan Thursday, 01 July 2021 02:10 PM
Sleep walking Kehaliya was telling that SJB and JVP are much concerned about Basil
Horunge horu Thursday, 01 July 2021 02:36 PM
When do we get rid of the lot
Herman Perera Thursday, 01 July 2021 02:53 PM
Enter the Dragon.
Ramesh Thursday, 01 July 2021 06:51 PM
The county knows those who making noise will be there first in line to lick the boots . Shameless fellows.
N SENA Thursday, 01 July 2021 06:53 PM
BASIL IS THE MESSY BOY
Siova young Friday, 02 July 2021 03:47 PM
He was incharge of Covid funds but doesn't even know the virus is "Covid" not "KOVIN"
SheltonW Wednesday, 07 July 2021 05:24 PM
This now a family business, not government.
MUNAS Thursday, 08 July 2021 07:27 PM
FOX IS GIVEN TO LOOK AFTER THE CHICKEN
Ranaweera Saturday, 10 July 2021 04:48 PM
Basil the 10% is saving money for new generation Rajapakshas Namal and buddies, to come to power after Sajith and coalition ruins the country .
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