Prime Minister’s Office responds to Daily Mirror report

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In response to Daily Mirror story headlined ‘AKD, Harini clashes over UGC Chairman appointment?’ in yesterday’s edition, the Prime Minister’s Office sent the following clarification.

“We wish to express our deep concern over the inaccuracies presented in this article. The claims made are false, baseless, and misleading to the public.

To clarify:

1. There has been no conflict or disagreement between President Anura Kumara

Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya regarding the appointment of the UGC Chairman.

2. The appointment of Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne was made with the full consultation and concurrence of the Prime Minister.

The dissemination of such misleading information is a serious issue, as it undermines the integrity of our office and erodes public trust. The Prime Minister’s Office expects your prompt action to rectify this error.

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Ralph Perera Saturday, 26 October 2024 02:59 PM

Great response. Keep it up PM's office. DM, suggest you be a bit more responsible in your reporting and greed for more readership.

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Ram P Saturday, 26 October 2024 03:17 PM

The person who provided the news item definitely did it to upset the NPP voters/supporters. That kind of misinformation has always been there. Good that PM's office responded to correct the record.

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Citizens Saturday, 26 October 2024 03:45 PM

No smoke without a fire, after all.

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Mina Saturday, 26 October 2024 04:17 PM

Today smoke comes out without fire.

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M Fernando Saturday, 26 October 2024 07:15 PM

No curbs on disinformation either !

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Raj Sunday, 27 October 2024 01:36 AM

There is vaping which appears as someone is lighting a cigarette

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BanduXX Saturday, 26 October 2024 04:37 PM

We would like to hear of the DM response to this release.

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Tissa Fernando Saturday, 26 October 2024 04:53 PM

The clarification was expected, do not worry , even the best marriages have some disagreements, but they make it up , so those who are happy to see them fight will end up dissatisfied. You appointed them and let them do the work. Don't get into the habit of spending billions in appointing them and then start trying to blame or becoming happy when they make simple issues. Everyone should give them a hand to do their work.

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Upulpb Saturday, 26 October 2024 06:42 PM

Desparate political loosers may be the fire

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AJ Sunday, 27 October 2024 06:52 AM

Who else is chairman is not an issue to both as long as fit within party rules,this seems to be dirty media exaggeration

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