No Viyathmaga members backing NPP

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Colombo, November 26 (Daily Mirror) - While condemning claims that Viyathmaga members are backing the National People's Power (NPP) government, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa today assured that no one from Viyathmaga has been appointed as Ministers or Ministry Secretaries.

A journalist raised a question regarding the appointment of Professor Kapila Perera as the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation.

Responding to the query, Minister Jayathissa guaranteed that Professor Kapila Perera was not affiliated with Viyathmaga.

“Professor Kapila Perera was appointed solely based on his qualifications and past experience. The government considered his capabilities before appointing him to the current secretary position,” he explained.

The Minister also clarified that Dr Prasanna Gunasena, a dental surgeon elected from the Kandy district, is not the same individual as another person named Dr Prasanna Gunasena associated with Viyathmaga.

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Ram P Tuesday, 26 November 2024 03:30 PM

We are not worried whether they are Viyath Maga members or not. We expect the new government to slowly deliver what was promised. We are aware that all cannot be done in a rush. Take your time and deliver at least some promises in the first year in office

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Sam Tuesday, 26 November 2024 03:35 PM

Few hiding behind the curtain may be NPP doesn't even know that these people are with them.

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NV Jen Tuesday, 26 November 2024 03:52 PM

Never even think about it. We know how 'Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor', turned into Horrors of Scarcity and Plunder!

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Viyathmage means 69 Tuesday, 26 November 2024 04:10 PM

Govt should not fall into this campaign discrediting Viyathmaga. The fact that it supported a crooked individual does not mean it's principles wrong.Before many leave NPP in future,they should improve this aspect.

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eddy Tuesday, 26 November 2024 07:01 PM

GR also has picked the best for key positions. Prof Kapila was the head at education ministry. So Dr Hans. Stil failed chiefly due to forex issue borne by Covid 19. Luckily the new govt do not have such issues like pandamic. What we need is nothing but deliver the promises, with or without "Viyath" members.

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Dr. M.K. Roy Munaweera Wednesday, 27 November 2024 07:50 AM

In General, NPP will not absorb anyone from a different political party. They have plenty of young Professionals queued up.

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A Supporter of Gotabhaya Wednesday, 27 November 2024 10:54 AM

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa used Viyathmaga guys to give the impression to the voters that he will use educated and intelligent guys to improve the country. However, it never happened and corrupt and idiotic politicians took over and continue ruining Sri Lanka.

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