Basil tipped to be new Minister of Finance, Economic Development

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Basil Rajapaksa will enter Parliament next month after he is sworn in as a national list MP, political sources confirmed to Daily Mirror yesterday.

After he takes his oaths as a parliamentarian, Rajapaksa is likely be sworn in as the Minister of Finance and Economic Development.

Presently the Finance Ministry portfolio is being held by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

According to sources, Basil is likely to be sworn in as an MP on July 6 after MP Ranjith Bandara resigns, for him to take the seat.

The Daily Mirror learns, that economist Ranjith Bandara is tipped to be appointed in a high position at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka after he steps down from his seat as a Member of Parliament. (JAMILA HUSAIN)

Comments - 15

Elwyn Saturday, 26 June 2021 09:44 AM

God help us, if there is a God.

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Ranjit Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:11 AM

Here comes the end for Sri Lanka.

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Sambo Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:21 AM

Inguru dela mirris gaththa.

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Jude Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:25 AM

Chinese colony got American President and soon another American as Finance Minister !! Ironic Huh!!

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Mudalige Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:33 AM

Long live the Rajapakse clan with all of us becoming slaves

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Hondha Hitha Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:49 AM

What's the qualification he has to be the Finance Minister

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Benefit Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:56 AM

This is going to be another benefit show for our people.

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Victor Saturday, 26 June 2021 11:25 AM

Ministery of finance is a highly qualifyed not as and when it comes.fuel fillers or any other will not be suitable.

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Upali Saturday, 26 June 2021 11:31 AM

Basil is really a person who is always with people at grassroot level Something csn be expected.

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Borat Saturday, 26 June 2021 11:47 AM

Set a thief to care of public money . Worlds first .

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vithura Saturday, 26 June 2021 04:18 PM

There is always a home for the uneducated in Sri Lankan government!

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Laughing it off Saturday, 26 June 2021 06:45 PM

You Sri lankans might as well hand over all your bank account details to the Rajapaksa family for safe keeping.

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Lion Saturday, 26 June 2021 07:27 PM

Very good decision. Everyone should join together to develop the country.

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K. Ranaweera Saturday, 26 June 2021 08:06 PM

There will be a 10% increase of income of all the people.

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A nizam Monday, 28 June 2021 02:53 AM

The only question is will it be 10% or 20%!!!

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