Twenty four member cabinet to be sworn in today

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The board of Cabinet ministers and their deputies of the new government is slated to be representative of women MPs and all three main ethnicities, a source said.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will continue to hold the same post

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will retain the defense portfolio . According to informed sources , it will be a Cabinet of 24 members including the President .

The ruling National People's Power (NPP) won the general election with numerous records. For the first time, the NPP secured more than two-thirds -159 seats of the 225-member House-as a single party under the current proportional representation system.

It also set a new record by winning all the electoral districts of the country bar Batticaloa.

Upon the conclusion of announcement of results, General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva said the government had taken the message delivered by people in this thumping majority with due seriousness.

He said the government would not become arrogant over this unprecedented win and instead serve for the realization of public aspirations.

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Fariq Monday, 18 November 2024 08:50 AM

Good start, a cabinet ministry 24 strong is acceptable. But i hope they don’t start deputizing all their parliament ministers like the previous regimes did and elect these position based on a more objective and scientific method.

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Shantha kumar Monday, 18 November 2024 12:28 PM

Yes, I do agree with you. At the same time through our history we had the lessons who held the more power and misused the power.Its happened not only last government but also that J.R also who misused the peoples power. Hope this new government do with more sense and welfare of the nation. Otherwise this will be another era like Gota 'a government. I am sure people will be raise against to the NPP .

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This is reality Monday, 18 November 2024 09:06 AM

One can be sure that the "right man for the right job" policy will be executed. Only problem is that several will be "political amateurs" in their respective portfolios but it will be to their advantage to adopt a "learn first" policy without jumping into making decisions. However, with a competent Leader in President AKD at the helm, we trust they will be kept in control. Best wishes and all success to the Prime Minister and all Ministers and Deputies.

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D P P Prasad Monday, 18 November 2024 09:09 AM

We are very happy about the landslide victory of the NPP Thus the majority of the people even from the north and the east exercised their franchise to bring the NPP into power unprecedented Furthermore the lawmakers who wish take oaths in the house should be ready to accomplish the pledges being given by them in a proper time frame or otherwise they will be discarded by the same people who cast their ballots for this triumph obtained by the NPP

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Hon. Sarneris Monday, 18 November 2024 11:28 AM

NPP won because, of Gota pushing Lankans into an all out starvation.

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lankaputha Monday, 18 November 2024 09:09 AM

When said once ministries are limited to 20 only, n state and deputies.. now it is 24 ministers and 50 Deputies.. Kiyanakota ehemayi, Karanakota Mehemayi Unuth Ekayi, Munuth Ekayi..

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Sokrates Monday, 18 November 2024 09:16 AM

Normally, a cabinet with 24 ministers plus deputy ministers indicates a dictatorship or an autocratic country, or the government is made up of a coalition of several parties, all of which must be considered? Do so many comrades really have to be taken into account here? So many ministries can never work together efficiently. Take a look at large democracies. The USA and Germany each have 15 ministers, France has 16, Finland has 12 and Switzerland gets by with 7. In all these countries there are no state or deputy ministers (In case of vacation or illness, the other ministers take over). Admittedly, Canada is an outlier with 34 cabinet ministers.

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Mahila Wednesday, 20 November 2024 09:23 AM

Socrates, Do so many comrades really have to be taken into account here? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Think before you utter obscenities at a group who is trying their UTMOST to keep their promise and undertaking to ELECTORATE!!?? First time in SL history, if that happens!!?? ACHIEVEMENT NONE has yet achieved in SL Political and Governance History!!?? This isn’t case, Returning favours - COALITION Partners or Fellow Party members!!?? NPP doesn’t OWE FAVOURS, BUT EXCLUSIVELY BY RIGHT EARNED AT HUSTINGS!? PLEASE DON'T BE ‘CYNICAL AND USE THE SAME YARD STICK’, as used UNP, SLFP, SLPP governments of bygone “YUGAYA”!!?? That’s gone past History (76 years) since Independence by “SAVIOURED CROOKS OF REPUTE in LOOTING”!!?? WHY ARE YOU IN DREAMLAND MATE STILL!!?? “Wake-up” to REALITY, Time-Up!!??

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Richard Sanders Monday, 18 November 2024 09:21 AM

Congratulations to AKD and the new government. Srilankans have full confidence in this government where we like to see: - Meritocracy-based appointments - Inclusive government with proper representation of multi-ethnicity - Strict measures against corruption in all forms - Capital punishment for drug trafficking like Singapore. - Digitalization of all government services and making the websites on par with current standards (most Lankan sites fall way below standards) Good luck and all the best.

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Jude Monday, 18 November 2024 09:26 AM

The historical NPP elections victory was not given proper coverage!! The media outlets were not given arrack and whisky to do the reporting. You remember the AKD presidential swearing not even water was served!!

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Citizen2023 Monday, 18 November 2024 09:50 AM

The govt should immediately take action to ease the suffering of the poor sector living in all around the country. Besides, they should remember the Senior citizens who find it difficult to exist with the high cost of living. Should look after them without taxing them and waive off the WHT of deposits.If necessary, take assistance of Harsha de Silva as SJB has offered their support to the govt. Good luck to the govt.

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DPerera Monday, 18 November 2024 10:41 AM

Why do they need 24 cabinet members? US has only 15 and UK has 22. If they want to cut waste government should reduce number of cabinet members.

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A Supporter of RR Monday, 18 November 2024 11:22 AM

When Ranil Rajapaksa had over 30 ministers, 30 State Ministers and some Deputy Ministers did you say a word? When Ranil R was trying break the world record for visiting highest number of countries set up by Sirisena what did you say? Ranil also allowed some MPs to accompany him during his visits.

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saman Monday, 18 November 2024 11:17 AM

who is the Minister of Finance?

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Darsh Jay Monday, 18 November 2024 11:27 AM

Let’s take a step back. Compared to the number of ministers we used to have, isn’t this a step in the right direction? While everyone seems focused on the number of ministers now, it’s worth considering the significant waste of funds we faced in the past. Perhaps it’s better to give them a chance and observe how things unfold, rather than starting with criticism.

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PB Monday, 18 November 2024 11:38 AM

Good to see less NPP and more JVP members in the cabinet. Won't say why at this juncture.

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Adam Speak Tuesday, 19 November 2024 11:45 AM

There's is some news and contents circulating around social medias on not including a muslim cabinet minister. An appropriate answer from president AKD would be expected

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