Bribery Commission DG resigns

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The Director General of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe had tendered her resignation letter to President Maithripala Sirisena today.

The DG of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had in her letter said she wished to resign from her post with immediate effect.

The letter sent to the Presidential Secretariat was to be brought to the notice of the President who had returned from India around 4.30 p.m. today.

She declined to comment further on her decision to resign after her return to the country on Saturday after attending a one-week training programme in Malaysia.

However, the informed sources disclosed that she was disappointed by a recent statement made by the President who is reported to have said that the Bribery Commission, the FCID and the CID were functioning according to political agendas. (Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana)

Comments - 82

RAZA Monday, 17 October 2016 02:52 PM

It was expected long ago.Sri Lankan public service only recognises Yes Men. She will be not allowed to do a job by people in the dept.as corruption is part of society.Mahendra knew this in advance.So he made the brave move to play out the country in TB.

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Rimzan Monday, 17 October 2016 03:27 PM

This country can never be made as long as there is brainless buffoons running the country!

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Aba Jayasekera Monday, 17 October 2016 03:24 PM

Why did she not call Arjun Mahendran if she was fair ?

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dhanu Monday, 17 October 2016 03:23 PM

Former president could not recognize that kind of people as well.

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wikileaks Monday, 17 October 2016 03:21 PM

crime buster? just for my clarification, how many crimes has she busted so far?

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Kautiya Monday, 17 October 2016 03:20 PM

Next best person to be appointed is Sarath Nanda Silva

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Arnold Monday, 17 October 2016 03:18 PM

This is they beauty of yahapalanaya. People are able to criticize the government and still be alive. If it was MRs time this woman would have disappeared and fed to salt water crocodiles, without a chance to say a word.

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S kumara Monday, 17 October 2016 03:14 PM

Yes u can run away for now. But what u have done will follow u till your die.Repayment will be at high cost of interest

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Hubert Monday, 17 October 2016 03:06 PM

Majority who are educated made good comments they must appoint an expatriate. Bad words irresponsible statement and spoiler

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BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 17 October 2016 03:05 PM

What more can you get from a Grama Sevaka.

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Premalal Monday, 17 October 2016 02:52 PM

He will because he is running scared. This is our hero.

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WALKIE TALKIE Monday, 17 October 2016 03:26 PM

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Dayawathie Monday, 17 October 2016 02:51 PM

Are you sure you appointed this president ?. I doubt it. You never voted him.

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Premalal Monday, 17 October 2016 02:49 PM

Dead on

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Nalin Perera Monday, 17 October 2016 02:49 PM

She has done the right thing instead of bowing down to cheap political gimmicks and bankrupt politicians of the so called Joint opposition. I hope the vast majority of honest, clean and straight people in the CID, FCID and Bribery Commission will follow suit.

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Kadupol Jothywansa Monday, 17 October 2016 02:48 PM

MR made MS a lunatic now and to take wrong actions and wrong versions. Poor fellow he is going to be under the foot of MR and cry like those days.

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MajorCrime Monday, 17 October 2016 02:47 PM

If she is a better crime buster, she should have sneaking to Bond scam to set an example.

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Premalal Monday, 17 October 2016 02:47 PM

What do you expect when you thrust an unknown party secretary to the Presidency.

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J Palitha Monday, 17 October 2016 02:45 PM

It is good for the looters of our nation in the previous regime, not for peace loving people.

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Premalal Monday, 17 October 2016 02:44 PM

There are fools and there are idiots but to you Mr. Mahasen goes the prize.The great work you performed to deserve this honour is the failure to recognize that few and rare maybe there are people who value their honour more than money or status.I salute the lady.

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German Jacob Monday, 17 October 2016 02:43 PM

Bear it in mind Ranil is not a easy man - Mr. MS

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Pibi Monday, 17 October 2016 04:02 PM

Since 1948 we yet have not got the right kind of leadership at any level. That is why this kind of things happen.

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Pat Tuesday, 18 October 2016 10:08 AM

Lalith WeerathungaNext appointee

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John Tuesday, 18 October 2016 10:02 AM

...until now?!

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nan Tuesday, 18 October 2016 09:55 AM

yes -this is good and will be another waters edge

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ra Tuesday, 18 October 2016 04:55 AM

MS has proven everyone in Sri Lanka and around the world that he is the student of MR's politics.

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Veda-mama Tuesday, 18 October 2016 04:12 AM

You are a great person, Mahsen for exposing your ignorance with pride.

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N V Jen Tuesday, 18 October 2016 12:56 AM

As usual Party Politics has over taken the interests of the nation. President's outburst is outrageous.

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Vernon Monday, 17 October 2016 04:57 PM

All of you please remember that a resignation has to be accepted to be effective. This has not happened so far.

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Blessing Monday, 17 October 2016 04:32 PM

Maithri was a wrong choice to be the common candidate.

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Sharon Monday, 17 October 2016 04:11 PM

Wake up Arnold... Still dreaming...

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Desmond Jeromme Monday, 17 October 2016 02:42 PM

MS made a foolish speech and trapped by MR and the looters.

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kautilya Monday, 17 October 2016 03:59 PM

How about appointing an another Grama Sevaka as new Bribery Commissioner.Not necessarily from Polonnaruwa

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citi a Monday, 17 October 2016 03:57 PM

Mahindanada Aluthgamage

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nethan Monday, 17 October 2016 03:47 PM

you just cracked a joke nicely! well done ah

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Rasheed Monday, 17 October 2016 03:44 PM

Did anybody lodge a complain with Bribery Commission for her to probe?

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Mr Perfect Monday, 17 October 2016 03:41 PM

You cannot blame the individual on performance as orders come from the very top. We all know there are rouges within the government but nothing can be done due to the top politicians who are corrupt and need to fool the masses saying we are taking action but only by words.Sri Lanka a "Comedy Central"

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Soldier Monday, 17 October 2016 03:39 PM

Fools does not understand that the bond issue is not comes under bribery.

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Maya Monday, 17 October 2016 03:38 PM

Contrary to his earlier announcement, even if he run for the next presidential election MS won't make it. All started as he tried protecting his misbehaving son.

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raj Monday, 17 October 2016 03:37 PM

That is really sad

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Nima Monday, 17 October 2016 01:32 PM

A well deserved slap on the face of yahapalana govt.

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Sam Samarasinghe Monday, 17 October 2016 01:51 PM

Do you want a person from the JO to be the DG of the Bribery Commission?

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Shelly. Monday, 17 October 2016 01:49 PM

More resignations to follow. We are going to have a new P. M. and a new Govt. via DM Android App

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BR Monday, 17 October 2016 01:44 PM

A courages lady wish her all the best.

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Malith Monday, 17 October 2016 01:44 PM

She was clearly on a political agenda.. Otherwise why is Arjun Mahendran still not called for investigation for his daylight robbery??

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malij Monday, 17 October 2016 01:44 PM

One of the few remaining straight forward government officials who would not bend to lick the boots of their political bosses. Sorry to see her go like this. Thank you for what you have done under tying conditions and all the best for the future.

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Be Fair Monday, 17 October 2016 01:41 PM

is this the response to what MS said the other day.If so will wait eagerly to find the replacement is?

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joe Monday, 17 October 2016 01:40 PM

latest news :new bribery commissioner is from Joint Opposition

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malij Monday, 17 October 2016 01:40 PM

A lady with real guts. Straight forward, and unbending to the end The nation salute her for a job well done, even half way. She has more guts in her little finger than the backboneless politicians in their whole body, who came to power riding our votes promising to crack down on corruption. Most of them are no better than the bunch of thugs who ruled the country before them as they were part of them.

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gamaati Monday, 17 October 2016 01:34 PM

we always lose by appointing the wrong men with our precious vote.

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Dinesh Monday, 17 October 2016 01:33 PM

We appointed this president to make the people's will for a peaceful, just and corruption free environment a reality. All the while knowing that the breed of politicians in Sri Lanka can never be trusted. But then we also didn't have much of a choice. Despite this, we the people who gave you a mandate must rectify this situation immediately, apologize, step back and work according to the will of the people. And the people also have a responsibility in coming out hard and strong against the actions of the president - Not a god, not a king but a public servant, voted into power to do a job!

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Cats paw Monday, 17 October 2016 01:51 PM

Crime buster Or revenge taker !

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Bandara Monday, 17 October 2016 01:28 PM

Don't worry Tomorrow She Will Be Appointing As an AG or Judge for Supreme Court aiming Next CJ

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Mandy Monday, 17 October 2016 01:24 PM

President lacks experience to realise his friends and enemies and what advice is sincere.

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Bala Monday, 17 October 2016 01:22 PM

This is because too much Maitri to crooks and undervaluing good officers while embracing crooks as Secs to Ministries. Swallowing wrong advice off Intelligence branch. What a soup.

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De Silva Monday, 17 October 2016 01:21 PM

Straight forward lady.

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Kautilya Monday, 17 October 2016 01:19 PM

Great Lady.

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ziyard Monday, 17 October 2016 01:16 PM

winners are the joint opposition(JO),they got rid of one of toughest crime busters...

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willows Monday, 17 October 2016 01:16 PM

a very wise and courage decision.

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mahsen Monday, 17 October 2016 01:14 PM

In vain salary increment and other perks. She is not at all suitable to this position . All personal appointments cost SL Gvt. dearly. 1. Arjun Mahendra 2. Dilrukshi 3. Chairman Sri Lankan Air This is not the change we expected.

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Asanka Monday, 17 October 2016 01:14 PM

Ha ha...after 1.5 years of political honeymoon now the real game begins for Yahapalanaya. Good Luck :/

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mike Monday, 17 October 2016 02:19 PM

I thought one day our Hon.President will be honoured with a Noble Peace Prize for his work.Now all hopes for better Sri Lanka fades away the way his Excellency openly criticising the independent commissions and it's work and officers.

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Kadupol Jothywansa Monday, 17 October 2016 02:40 PM

MS spoke very badly disgracing PM in order to satisfy and absorb the looters again.

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dana Monday, 17 October 2016 02:37 PM

ohoma yamu via DM Android App

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Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 17 October 2016 02:38 PM

Yes she was selected by the PM and she has to wait until PM comes. No hurry !!!

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Sudu Monday, 17 October 2016 02:37 PM

Please Blame MR for this Or I can't sleep tonight.

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kaboos Monday, 17 October 2016 02:25 PM

The resignation withdrawn after the meeting with PM and President.

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haris Monday, 17 October 2016 02:25 PM

What about appointing CBK. Most honest woman.

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RM Monday, 17 October 2016 02:25 PM

Next Director General Udaya Gammanpila?

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Freddy Monday, 17 October 2016 02:20 PM

Corruption, drugs, terrorism etc are ongoing and it's takes time but what is most important currently is running the country to surplus by hook or crook. Even Tamil ltte terrorism took 30 years to end and their cells are all over the World supported by all Tamils. Bribery Commission should educate the people and get the peoples and informers help to prosecute Corruption slowly, and gradually. If politically motivated than it defeat is purpose.

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Gayan Monday, 17 October 2016 02:20 PM

She should not be allowed to get away so easily. She should be investigated for politically motivated bias during her tenure.

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Liswom Monday, 17 October 2016 01:12 PM

JO - den sathutuda

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RajaN Monday, 17 October 2016 02:15 PM

Very disappointing and betrayal of trust

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Sandaruwan Monday, 17 October 2016 02:12 PM

Yes its a good decision to resign

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Kautilya Monday, 17 October 2016 02:11 PM

MS should get advice from Gota to appoint new Bribery DG

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malij Monday, 17 October 2016 02:10 PM

Double crossing of the highest order of the people, by the politicians who got elected by them. Ven Maduluwawe Sobhita thero would have been aghast at the way the thing are going if he had lived.

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vithura Monday, 17 October 2016 02:03 PM

If this resignation is the result of interference in performing her duties, then we all who expect to see corrupt politicians consigned to the garbage heap should really be concerned about the happenings lately.

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kamal Monday, 17 October 2016 02:01 PM

She is not impartial. Because treasury bill suspects are not questioned.

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Arjuna Monday, 17 October 2016 01:55 PM

This decision is against Hon. PM's instruction and DG should have to wait till PM arrival to SL

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My friends friend Monday, 17 October 2016 01:54 PM

Quo vadis? Perpetual treasury file has to be handled sooner or later. Better run away before that !

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B S Perera Monday, 17 October 2016 01:54 PM

MS should get MR's advice on the next appointment

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