Govt yet to decide on future of Chief of Defence Staff post

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Colombo, Dec 25 (Daily Mirror) - The government has yet to decide whether to abolish or retain the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) following the conclusion of the current CDS, General Shavendra Silva's tenure.

When asked about the government's plans regarding the future of the CDS role, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that no decision has been made regarding its continuation or abolition.

Minister Jayatissa confirmed that General Silva's term will end on December 31, 2024, and the government is still deliberating on the matter.

General Silva was first appointed as CDS on June 1, 2022, and was re-appointed by then-President Ranil Wickremesinghe on June 1, 2024, for a term lasting until the end of this year.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Wednesday, 25 December 2024 10:01 AM

Why do we need one?

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Buddhi Somawansa Wednesday, 25 December 2024 12:18 PM

Yes, it is not required because we have no war or terrorism. The Service Commanders can coordinate security matters by regular meetings and contact by phone. It will be a big saving.

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Perera Wednesday, 25 December 2024 06:06 PM

To keep cronies satisfied.

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Concerned Citizen Wednesday, 25 December 2024 10:20 AM

Please investigate his illegally acquired assets first

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Wednesday, 25 December 2024 11:09 AM

It is a redundant post. A position like this is good for a dictatorial government with enhanced power. We have heads of Army, Navy, Airforce, Police plus Minister of Internal Security and Chief of Armed forces our President H.E. Anurakumara Dissanayake. Reduce unwanted positions on tax payers money. Name sake positions still exist in many Government and semi Government institutions. All these burdens heaped on the taxpayers.

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Johan Wednesday, 25 December 2024 11:20 AM

For what ?At the moment we are poor country.Try to curtail expenses

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DOT Wednesday, 25 December 2024 02:30 PM

Do not underestimate the value of national security!

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Upulpb Wednesday, 25 December 2024 02:48 PM

Can save millions to the country for sure.

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