Conspiracy to oust CB Governor: Sajith

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A conspiracy is being hatched to oust Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinge by making false allegations and appoint a new Governor loyal to certain people, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged today.

He told Parliament that certain government MPs made unfounded allegations and accused CB Governor Weerasinghe of turning the country into bankruptcy.

"He did not come to Sri Lanka looking for a job. He came here at the request of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. It was a good decision and we must appreciate those good moves. We noticed that he was maliciously attacked during the recent workshop by employing a certain MP. There is clear conspiracy to oust him and appoint a confidante to the position, he said and urged the government to stop such vindictive moves.

He said such practices could dilute any hope of forming an all-party-government. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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D P P Prasad Friday, 02 September 2022 01:04 PM

We all should unanimously accept that Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe is one of the quality central bank governors Thus he himself relinquished world class posts what he held for the betterment of his motherland. Therefore he should remain as the central bank governor until his contract is terminated.

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Nilanthi Wickramasinha Friday, 02 September 2022 01:52 PM

It was Lakshman kiriella and Harsha de Silva who was questioning the governor. Lakshman Kiriella did not seem pleased with the governors attitude at the MPs discussion with him.Lakshman stated that in the parliament .Can anyone oust the central bank governor once appointed unless he resigns?Certain decisions taken by Nandalal Weerasinghe and his behavior has been questionable in the past and that is a fact

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Adwani Friday, 02 September 2022 01:59 PM

Former Senior CB Officials have discharged their duties like Pet Dogs. They never raised any objections in public fearing for their lives. They too are responsible for the blunder.

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Man Friday, 02 September 2022 02:14 PM

It will be like appointing Arjuna Mahendran, on protest and repeat that scenario.

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CB Governor is a political appointment Friday, 02 September 2022 03:39 PM

Sajith is clear it was Gota who asked the current CB Governor to come here to take up the role. The CB Governor is clearly a political appointment then. The Governor joker keeps a peg, so there is much unhappiness and anger about not getting greater rupee for converting dollars, and of course effects on industry like even tourism. Is Sajith happy with the problems we're having with tourists choosing better desitnations which get them more night in 5 night hotels like in South India with their dollars? Is Sajith happy with the disappointment with our middle eastern workers who are infuriated with the peg and limited dollars on conversion. Let Gota's Nandalal go home!

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Mahesh Friday, 02 September 2022 03:56 PM

Well to be honest Nandalal is not a practical guy. Need someone who can discuss with credtors and workout a solution. Increasing taxes will further ruin the issue. Should definitely cut down government expenses by reducing staff and privatization

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Money printing Governor Friday, 02 September 2022 03:59 PM

It is this CB Governor who is now big into the inflation driving money printing. While the price goods goes up steeply month by month the dollar exchange rate stagnates. There is definitely the smell of dead rat exchange rate peg. There is effect on millions with not enough dollar coming in while the exchange rate is pegged.

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Nothing better Sajith for you can talk about Friday, 02 September 2022 04:09 PM

Why is Sajith on about criticism of thoroughly well paid Gota appointee. Why is Sajith feeling sensitive about the matter when there are lot more concerns he should use every minute of talking opportunity to discuss about. Maybe Sajith, Namal, and son of Sirisena should join the past President's son's group and lament how unfairly they are prevented from being provided higher political roles. And appointing their friends to top roles too. Go home Sajith. You show wrong priority so much, you do not deserve ever to lead this country in anyway!

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Critic Friday, 02 September 2022 04:47 PM

SJ the leader who sees a conspiracy in almost everything. Perhaps he could join hands with WW, UG, AKD and VN, as birds of a feather flock together.

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Lanka game of thrones Friday, 02 September 2022 04:59 PM

What, now I see Sajith is talking about Conspiracy too. Was it him or Ali Sabri who start this indignant complaining first. Who baited who into joining in. I expect Sajith is going to keep sending the SJB downhill with antics like this. What person in the general public will see the SJB as alternative to the current SLPP with him going on about the ousting CB Governor conspiracy. Better others MPs join with Harin and perhaps Ranjan for a new party than continue being with Sajith, as he's part of MP culture in parliament the public despises.

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K. RANAWEERA Friday, 02 September 2022 05:37 PM

Some unscrupulous politicians must be asking to appoint Cabraal again whos is ready dance according to their tune.

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Sepala Friday, 02 September 2022 08:14 PM

Former Minister John Amaratunga's son-in - law looked a contender for the G's post sponsored by RW.

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V Perera Friday, 02 September 2022 11:26 PM

All these party leaders and senior idiots are like a bunch of kussi ammas arguing in a kitchen who should be head cook and whose receipe should be used so that the people will priase them. It is not about self glory you narcisistic bunch of fame seekers it is about saving the country. The way you talk, the arguments you present, the lack of eloquence in any language is seriously pathetic. Stop thinking about yourself. Stop being sorry for yourself because you were not voted as president. Stop looking for a mistake or fault all the time. If I am wrong, list the last five positive things you said or did that made a difference or list what you said for the benefit of the country which did not have an ulterior motive to praise yourself.

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Truth....Truth.... Truth.... No Boru Saturday, 03 September 2022 01:04 AM

About 15 5o go from your SJB party and join with the ruling party lead by Ranil to capture ministerial posts as they have been bribed by Mahinda Rajapakshe One Million (advance payment), believe me.

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Jamis Saturday, 03 September 2022 01:54 AM

Here we have a CB Governor who acts professionally, can go in front of the international media and represent the country as a civilized nation. No wonder the riff-raff of SL want to get rid of him. This is the Sri Lankan curse. This is why the problems of SL are not just about corrupt leaders. It is also about the people. You can see that in the comments section here. SL people just cannot deal with real professionals. They yearn for the corrupt, uncivilized politicians. That is why SL deserves all that it gets.

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Nandasena R Saturday, 03 September 2022 03:09 AM

Bottom line is that no amount of changes in the Governor of CB will make the country's financial woes disappear in a flick of a switch! Unfortunately the politico's do not have the grey matter to understand this truth.

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Sambo Saturday, 03 September 2022 06:36 AM

This country hates to have honest people doing their job honorably. They want corrupted officials so they can earn their money.

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Man Saturday, 03 September 2022 06:58 AM

According to the wise comments, there are unpopular figures in the political sphere. So, the best option is to have a General Election, to oust them, for ever and settle this matter of the Governor's post after creating the independence at the CB, as wanted by the IMF, for that first installment of the loan.

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kanishka Saturday, 03 September 2022 09:01 AM

while Nadalal may be a sincere person, his policies seem outdated and does not address the issues we are facing. May be in good times he would have been suitable. His policies are archaic. Better to find a person with more broadminded views to tackle the current unprecedented situation brought up on us by Cabral, Basil and GR

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Aquarius Saturday, 03 September 2022 12:40 PM

Our country was never run by professionals only by some loud mothed uneducated lot - the few professionals in parliament never had any voice. Where the country is now economically and politically, needs a massive rebuilding effort, especially to gain global acceptance that Sri Lanka is on the mend. So far what we see is political in-fighting and no solution to the suffering masses.

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Lasitha Goonawardana Saturday, 03 September 2022 09:14 PM

All words spoken by politicians, with the exception of few MPs and former senior MPs who are well qualified or otherwise truely loyal to Mother Lanka, are meaningless. this week we saw Abeywardana and Balasooriya highlighting the incompetence of pohottu MPs trying to become who they are not. while allthis pathetic drama is an eyewash to problems that persist in the country, such as SLS standard setting body who had operatives who should be shamed to the level of terrorists, because they approved the unapprovable. Nushaad Perera should be able to attest along with (so called doctor) Dr. Mrs. Sidhdheeka senaratna about the indiscrepencies. Unless they prefer to go to court which I am prepared for anyway, plenty of proof against them.

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