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Gota must go home for political stability to be restored – FSP leader
By Rathindra Kuruwita
People were demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation, which was a prerequisite for restoring political stability, leader of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Kumar Gunarathnam, said yesterday, addressing the media.
He said that the people were also demanding the abolition of the Executive Presidency.
“The protests have now become a systematic struggle of the working people. During the past weeks, factory workers, farmers, fishermen and others have joined the anti-Gotabaya Rajapaksa campaign. The support of the people is visible in the success of the hartal on 06 May. The Rajapaksas are scared and with their associates in the Cabinet, they have imposed a State of Emergency,” he said.
Gunarathnam said it was ludicrous to imagine that people would stop protesting because the government had declared a State of Emergency.
The recent vote in Parliament for the post of Deputy Speaker had shown the true nature of those who call themselves independent, Gunaratnam said.
“The so-called independent MPs have realised the strength of the public and are afraid of an election. They don’t want to lose perks, so they want Gotabaya to continue as President. They want to establish a so-called interim government and to keep going for a few years more,” he said.
Gunarathnam said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has now become amenable to the idea of an interim government.
“Initially, they said they respected the people’s wishes. They said that they would not be a part of a government of crooks. Now, they are planning to join a government, headed by Gotabaya, against the wishes of the people,” he said.
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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
The book “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” ,authored by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was officially launched this morning (08) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The first copy of the publication was formally presented to President Disanayake by Mr. Siriwardana during the event.
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of SriLankan Airlines was held this afternoon (April 8) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform SriLankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline’s debt management.
The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform SriLankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.
Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the leading loss-making state enterprises. The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline. Instead, it plans to continue operating it as the national carrier while introducing a new management structure to ensure its profitability moving forward.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, President’s Senior Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Sarath Ganegoda along with several senior officials of SriLankan Airlines, were present at the meeting.
“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
Former state minister arrested by CID
President meets with senior officials of SriLankan Airlines
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