Removal of ‘Dr’ title on web: Speaker says he is unaware

By Kelum Bandara

In response to the sudden drop of ‘Dr.’ title in reference to his name from the official website of Parliament, Speaker Ashoka Ranwala said yesterday that he is not aware who put or removed it.  
Making his remarks in response to controversy surrounding his academic qualifications with doctoral credentials, the Speaker said it.  
Asked who removed the title in reference to him on the website, he said, “I don’t know. I am asked questions. I only fulfil my duty. Some people say various things. Later, they withdraw their remarks. I don’t know whether this title was there or not. I have no time to indulge in futile pursuits of such matters rather than fulfilling my duty.”