J’Pura Hospital chief accused of violating election laws

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Colombo, Septemebr 16 (Daily Mirror) - The All Ceylon Health Service Union has accused Dr. Saranga Alahapperuma, Chairman of the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital of making arbitrary recruitments and promotions in violation of election laws.

According to the union's General Secretary Mahinda Guruge, the chairman has been making numerous appointments since the Presidential election was announced without an immediate need to do so.

“Despite numerous requests to suspend the recruitments and promotions, the chairman gave no heed. Therefore, we have informed the Election Commission about the incidents,” Guruge stated.

However, he claims that the Election Commission has not yet taken any action allowing the chairman to continue making political appointments.

When asked for a response, an Election Commission official said they would look into the matter.

Meanwhile, in response to the allegations, Dr. Saranga Alahapperuma told the Daily Mirror that all recruitments and promotions were made according to due processes.

"All the appointments are routine, and nothing has been done outside the established procedures. Further, I have obtained the Commission's approval for the relevant appointments," he said.

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Disconnect Monday, 16 September 2024 06:39 PM

I don't understand. What positions is he recruiting for? And if it is medical professionals being recruited then why does it involve elections commission? This is a hospital, no? I don't see the connection.

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Lasitha Monday, 16 September 2024 06:46 PM

Usual hot steam from the NPP lackeys. These are the guys who will rather have the country come to a grinding halt in their quest to gain power. We saw a repeat performance of that just a couple of years ago. How they rejoiced at the petrol queues even sending their cycle brigades to stir up people in queues in the endless queues.

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Dilakshan Seneviratne Tuesday, 17 September 2024 11:03 AM

Or hot steam from an anti NPP lackey? You must love the country coming to a halt under NPP? Right. That’s your pipe dream my dear. Relax and take it in its stride.

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One country, Two Standards Monday, 16 September 2024 06:55 PM

If the violation is by a supporter of the Jolly seeya, it's no violation at all even if it did occur. No action will be taken.

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saman Tuesday, 17 September 2024 02:05 AM

When asked for a response, an Election Commission official said "they would look into the matter". When? Will it be after September 21st?

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Dr. D.M. Ananda Samarasinghe Tuesday, 17 September 2024 12:53 PM

Dr. Saranga Alahapperuma is Ranil Wickramasinghe's right hand, he too had got a big sum approximately 7.5 million from RW to arrange a Team to vote for him. So, using his powers, doctor had given salary increases and promotions to so many. This is the truth.

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Dr. Keerthi Sooriyaperuma Tuesday, 17 September 2024 12:55 PM

Yes, this information is true. About 150 people have got their salary increases and the fresh appointment letters too been served. This is against the rule during this crucial election. President is behind the scene.

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