Refusing to hoist National Flag: AG’s advice sought

Advice would be sought from the Attorney General's Department with regard to the Northern Provincial Education Minister who had refused to hoist the national flag, Northern Province Governor Reginald Cooray said today.

He said this at a news briefing held today to announce the stance of the NPC in connection with this incident.

Education Minister S. Sarveshwaran, who was the Chief Guest at a function, held at the Perakum Maha Vidyalaya in Irattaperiyakulam, Vavuniya on November 16, 2017 is alleged to have refused to hoist the national flag. (Sheain Fernandopulle)