‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ to be conferred on former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya

By Sandun A. Jayasekera  

The cabinet on Monday has decided to confer the title ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ the highest accolade of the country, on former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.  

The proposal had been made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said.    “The government has decided to honour Mr. Jayasuriya in recognition of his unparalleled and unselfish service to the nation in the spheres of politics, social and religious service and to the corporate sector as a politician, diplomat, social and business leader for several decades,” Minister Gunawardana said.