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Karu J slams 20A, sugar scam and Elections Commission
In remarks made at a media briefing held in Colombo last week, Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) said that intelligent people of the country did not approve of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution rejected by 80% of the people according to the report of a survey. The president, who himself had said that he did not receive the blessings of the Sangha for this legislation, should therefore reconsider this.
The former speaker said that the new constitution, promised within the first year of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa presidency, must ensure that the new constitution would strengthen democracy, protect the freedom of the people and the country’s sovereignty removing dictatorial powers created by 20A.
Jayasuriya also made reference to the so-called sugar scam saying the government owed the people an explanation for this “daylight robbery.” The whole business was a disgrace to the president as it has been reported that he approved the deal.
People involved in this racket held various positions in the government. If a proper investigation is conducted, several heads will roll. Some of them may even be allies of the powerful. Bringing disrepute to the Head of State is a great misfortune for the country.
He also said that the independence of the Elections Commission must be ensured to enable free and fair elections. This must precede the provincial council elections or any election. Free and fair elections cannot be expected from the present Elections Commission comprising persons who had connections with the political machinery of government whose allegiance would be to their political masters and not the people.
Jayasuriya was sharply critical of the Political Victimization Commission saying its report should be trashed. No matter how weak the government was, it should not make itself a butt of ridicule of the people. He also focused on the destruction of the environment and the human – elephant conflict.
(Excerpts of NMSJ statement on Jayasuriya’s remarks on Page 3)
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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