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Ex-President misled state employees on salary hike says Prime Minister
Colombo, October 31 (Daily Mirror) - Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya recently claimed that the former President deliberately misled state employees by promising them a salary hike.
Addressing a meeting yesterday, she said that she had heard the former President claim he had increased the salaries of state employees and secured the necessary funds.
She said the former President was lying, as he knows very well that the decision he had made cannot be implemented so easily. No one can simply decide to increase state employees' salaries overnight.
"There is a proper procedure to increase state employee salaries. Treasury approval should have been obtained after the decision was made. There is a correct way to do this. But an announcement was made during election time simply to deceive the public," she said.
She added that, upon hearing this, people were pleased. However, when it came to implementing the decision, the Treasury stated that they had not been advised to allocate the necessary funds.
She claimed that Ranil Wickremesinghe did this intentionally.
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Comments - Ex-President misled state employees on salary hike says Prime Minister
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yohan Thursday, 31 October 2024 07:26 AM
Harini is becoming a joke day by day. Another gota nothing else. Probably worse than that.
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Aela Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:43 AM
One month in power with less than a handful of ministers and you are calling it joke?. Where were you all the while when MR and RW played their jokes?
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mp Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:28 PM
Well said.
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Ram P Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:58 AM
Yohan could be a JOKER to call Harini a joke. Harini is 100% correct. President cannot increase public servants salaries without Treasury approval. He didn't have the approval. He appointed a committee to look into it, Committee recommended the increase, that was approved by the Cabinet, without fundng or Treasury approval and senile Ranil disclosed this increase at a meeting, the the day before postal voting.
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joshua Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:40 AM
Yohan, did you land from Mars over the weekend. Do not talk without knowing facts. BTW were you in a coma when Rajapakshes and Ranils plundered the country ?
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Isuru Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:55 AM
Yohan,you always criticise the NPP.Harini is right.She is intelligent and makes proper statements.Why are you not giving them space and time to get about their responsibilities.
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Dilakshan Seneviratne Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:25 PM
You are the known joker in the comments section for your unrealistic childish jabs. Better learn something from someone of the calibre of our new lady PM.
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Russel Harmmer Thursday, 31 October 2024 07:27 AM
We won't care for Ex-Prez RW, we trust AKD, You and NPP and we know you all will prosper our country.
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Rishan Thursday, 31 October 2024 07:28 AM
He has allocated budget to.increase the salary of state employees ... Goof to have a discussion with former President and check where is the money if you can't find in the treasury....
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D.N. Fernando Thursday, 31 October 2024 07:30 AM
We know Ranil Wickramasinghe is a dam liar, leave the old fellow out the scene and Madam, please look into the plights of the Govt. servants and that's all we need.
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Manik Thursday, 31 October 2024 12:19 PM
We all know Ranil plays a fox game. He is not an open and honest politician. He is very intelligent but he uses it for his selfish purposes. That was the reason he lost the presidency election
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Lambert Sirisena - Snr. Journalist Thursday, 31 October 2024 07:32 AM
We knew Ranil made a false promise and win our confidence and be a President again, his plans did not work as he deceived the entire country protecting the rogues. Now it is your turn to catch all his Potuwa rogues and keep them behind bars.
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Gunapala Thursday, 31 October 2024 07:42 AM
Stopped debating about the past! Increase public sector salary now. Govt. has more money now as there is no corruption from last month.
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Citizen Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:37 AM
Joke. In a month you think there is enough money?
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Gunapala Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:08 AM
Citizen, salary increment is paid monthly starting from 1st January.
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Voter Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:07 AM
HON. PRIME MINISTER PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO THESE GUYS. THEY ARE GOING TO MAD BEFORE FOURTEENTH OF NOVEMBER. BECAUSE OF THAT JUST SCREAMS.
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Sam M Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:09 AM
Forgot about him, would you able to provide clear indication of salary increase at least now
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Zacky AMM Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:09 AM
Treasury comes under finance Ministry. President signed the capacity as President as well as on behalf of finance minister and cabinet. Cabinet approval also granted, then why are you going to get the treasury approval again.?
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Seeya Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:07 AM
Cabinet approval is not enough to grant any salary increase nor take down any restrictions, a gazette should be issued. It is the govt duty to issue a gazette or circular to carry out anything that is decided by the cabinet as this is the official notification to the relevant departments. Remember the Sircular from GR time. He wanted to implement everything he thought of or said next day but couldnt do as they were not informed in a formal manner
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Dilakshan Seneviratne Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:21 PM
Treasury handles money in the budget not the President. This President is not overbearing on officials and let them do their job. Perhaps people like you are not used to that. You better get used- There is no money in the budget for this.
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Amdan Thursday, 31 October 2024 04:54 PM
I thought from the overseas voters as promised $1m ………. We ave waiting for support.
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Spot Fines Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:13 AM
OK now that we know we were mislead, we hope you will do what it takes to give us a salary hike from April 2025. It is a long over due need. If required reduce the number of public sector staff but increase the salary for those of us who are genuinely working for the country. Very specially the under paid teachers (the qualified and suitable teachers)
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Julie Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:13 AM
Former President was in the clutches of IMF. He just toe their line
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Gava Nayaka Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:16 AM
While the X president did that the current president seems to have mislead us on many things! Be it IMF, taxes or benefitting from private sector businessman the NPP too have made donkeys out of their voters. Cant blame them as they did hang grass when many of the NPP voters about an year earlier went for the SLPP convention of that year (2023).
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Wagner Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:18 AM
You are right Madam now RW is like a Bull in a China shop he will say anything to regain power as he is mentally upset
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Be Fair Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:23 AM
Madam PM, you better not focus on petty stuff like this. Get on to the big league, you need to change the game, on how it was played. I just feel that People will wholeheartedly support you and the NPP in that endeavor. So dont miss this Bus
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Christo255 Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:32 AM
The issue is not whether RW said this or that, but to fulfill promises made by your leader for salary adjustment every 6 months. Natanna bari minihata polowa adai
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Dilakshan Seneviratne Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:15 PM
Wait for 6 months without talking silly.
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Priyanee Wijesekera Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:06 AM
Ranil has so far given so many salary increases to the public servants .I f he was voted into power he would definitely have given the increase in 2025.
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Dilakshan Seneviratne Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:13 PM
He promised without money in the budget, liar. Only fools believe his promises. Also one eyed supporters right?
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Jokeak Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:19 AM
PE promises. 1.Increase state sector salaries increases every 6 months. It was subject to RW approving or having money. 2. Increase tax threshold to RS, 200,000 per month. 3. Eliminate tax and reduce the fuel prices to that extent. 4. Eliminate perks of ex presidents ans spouses; without studying the constitution. 5. No security for ministers. Security is still in place. 6. More and more. No signs of implementing. Is this public hoodwinking. The government has to face another impending aragalaya by its own people for being misled. I fear the consequences resulting from non fulfilling the promises. Let's hope the government puts its act together and rectify. All the best
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Timothy Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:38 AM
See when Mongals give promises, you should not be taking it seriously.
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Dilakshan Seneviratne Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:11 PM
Don’t waste your time writing crap. Are you a child?
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Nihal S Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:58 AM
We all knew Ex president was playing a game with the salary hike days before the election. Don't waste time in talking that, he will be shut after the 14th. But NPP shall address the system. How can it be allowed the cabinet to approve salary increase without money available? Pls fix the system. Thank u.
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Citizen Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:04 AM
Wrong saying from PM -Executive decides not Govt officials. NPP goes against constitution..
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Fact Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:17 AM
War of words have begun. RW is on the offensive. Namal Putha seems to have some ammunition left. SJB with too many captains remain undecided. Let us wait and see
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Haresh Thursday, 31 October 2024 05:04 PM
It’s not a matter of wait and see. Please those overseas SL voter see that you come again with extra $$$ and vote on 14th. Even next in line is wondering he might have to undertake your promised win which is certainly going to be a lied burden for everyone.
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Ceylonese Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:37 AM
Doesn't matter whether it's Colombo or Polonnaruwa, Beware of the ROYALISTS :)
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Dee Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:03 AM
No corruption, no vehicle fleets, no ministers to maintain, - still can’t fund the public. Now try Uganda or last resort get your fans overseas to send 200$ each. And see if you can deliver what you promised?
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Rondy Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:44 AM
We very much remember that over 200 JVP led unions demanded immediate Salary hike for Govt. Servants about 2 months before Presidential Election
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Imtias Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:14 PM
History is repeating. These guys will pass everything to the previous régimes and buy time until the next polls. Then will try all craps to secure another term. Finally will leave with pocket full. This is politriks and politics. Most above comments are just washing others linen.
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S B Lokuge Thursday, 31 October 2024 02:01 PM
The people have spoken at the presidential and parliamentary elections and both Ranil was shown that the people have no trust in him. He came to the parliament through the back door and the Rajapaksas handed him the presidency just to protect their interest. Hirini is the most educated leader we ever had.
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Buddhist Thursday, 31 October 2024 04:23 PM
Didn't Ranil do the same with estate workers wage increase? He lied!
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Krish Thursday, 31 October 2024 06:21 PM
I think most people here wants to see this government fail. But if they fail we will also fail. Everyone knows increasing salary now is not possible. First we should get out of being defaulted. Then reduce the gap between income And expenditure. Then salary hikes may be viable.
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Terrence K Thursday, 31 October 2024 08:11 PM
After receiving power the true colours of her character are exposed as the saying goes "Your slip is showing" and it should be remembered that "Pride comes before a fall" so don't be too overconfident with yourself thinking you are all knowing!!!!!!
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Palitha Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:02 PM
She just had a bad day.
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Gamini Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:03 PM
Looks like the pressures of office have already got to her.
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Patcitz Friday, 01 November 2024 12:31 AM
National List MP-Turned Caretaker leader for Sri Lanka under the US PLOT, Ranil Wickremasinghe, is a known theif and his words can not be taken as serious, therefore, his promise is not an issue, but we expect AKD's promise of salary hike on state employees and it must be met immediately, blaming Ranil repeatedly will never serve the purpose of the state employees who are still in dire economic situation.
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Tissa Fernando Friday, 01 November 2024 02:50 AM
But didn't your party's campaign say that there will be salary hikes every 6 months much more than Ranil promised? Why don't you bring USD 18 billion from Uganda which you guys said you would bring back and pay off these salaries. People considered those statements when they voted for you.
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Abd Friday, 01 November 2024 07:06 AM
Revoking of former parliamentarians perks by NPP caught floating votes and lost heavily , RW now trying to finish off parliament also by demanding non tangible perks ,
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