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Heated arguments erupted in Parliament today between the government and the SJB with Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando stating that the Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa has launched a battle with MP Patali Champika Ranawaka to secure his post in the House.
Mr. Fernando said this when Mr. Premadasa was insisting that the government should come up with an answer to the question he raised on the decline of usable foreign reserves to US $ 700 million. He also questioned whether the Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa had asked for a report on the financial situation under Financial Bill no 58 of 1948. Also he questioned the gazette notification issued on Monday February 7 2022 under which the government had proposed a 25 percent tax on EPF.
Mr. Fernando who responded said the Financde Minister will answer all questions which has been raised by Mr., Premadasa in writing, “ Mr. Premadasa had come up with gossip other than what he has raised in writing, However Finance Minister will answer all questions Mr. Premadasa has raised in writing on another date,” he said.
“I only raised concerns about the financial crisis and never talked of gossip,” Mr. Premadasa responded.
MP Angajan Ramadanan who was at the chair then assured Mr. Premadasa that the government will respond to his questions on another date. “Leader of Opposition, the government will answer your question on another day,” he said. What nonsense is this? Mr. Premadasa responded,.
Mr. Premadasa is actually engaged in a battle with MP Patali Champika Ranawaka to secure the Opposition Leader’s post,” Chief Government Whip Fernando said at that time.(Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)
Upali Tuesday, 08 February 2022 12:43 PM
Any way Saith does not show maturity for leadership
Durai Tuesday, 08 February 2022 01:06 PM
Yeah, he didn't pile up the public money in overseas as 'Alibaba' did
sam Tuesday, 08 February 2022 01:11 PM
Champika is not a suitable replacement.
Kabaraya Tuesday, 08 February 2022 01:12 PM
The foul mouthed Jhonny is trying to create dissension between the two ?
ravin Tuesday, 08 February 2022 01:40 PM
Earlier there was a conspiracy theory man who got his gaps closed due to turbine issue. Now a another automatically grade eight passed opening his gaps for every thing?
Ranjan Tuesday, 08 February 2022 01:41 PM
It is the people who will decide who is capable. Not like the fools who followed the pathara man and the crooks who proved the vistas of properity for the nation.
pradeep Tuesday, 08 February 2022 02:02 PM
when they feel that they cannot survive anymore next option is to make apart the opponents
Duplicate Ralahami Tuesday, 08 February 2022 02:39 PM
unpleasant disgusting answers of govt chief wip to hoodwink the public attention on current burning issues in the country .
Citizen k Tuesday, 08 February 2022 03:00 PM
People will decide on who is the most suitable candidate.No one would listen to the yapping of a turncoat.
kingBarnet@pakisland Tuesday, 08 February 2022 04:59 PM
After all, it's all about misconduct. Will have to reverse.
Ramon Alwis Tuesday, 08 February 2022 07:18 PM
The Govt whip should be whipped..anyway his statements are reasonable as he is not that educated.
Rondy Tuesday, 08 February 2022 08:02 PM
I think Champika is better
Mohan Tuesday, 08 February 2022 09:26 PM
Sajith is incompetent while Champika is a fox. None of them are suitable to rule this country.
VJ Wednesday, 09 February 2022 12:00 PM
Johnston is showing his gratitude to leaders who saved him from conspiring to murder charges. Karma will catchup with him in due course.
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