Next cabinet in Sri Lanka will have only 30 members, President says

Next cabinet in Sri Lanka will have only 30 members, President says
Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 12:16 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

June 23, Colombo: Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has emphasized that the cabinet of the government that will be elected after the forthcoming general election will comprise 30 members.

Addressing a workshop held to craft an optimal National Policy on Monday (22) the President said within a few days a general election will be held to elect a new Parliament and a new Cabinet will be appointed.

He noted that limiting of the Cabinet to 30 members is a significant step achieved under the 19th Amendment. As such the new Cabinet will comprise 30 members.

The workshop to craft an optimal National Policy was held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute under the patronage of the President. It was organized by the Centre for National Policy. Among those who joined in the occasion were University Lecturers, Professionals and Social Activists.

The President invited the intellectual fraternity to join in crafting a National Policy which will incorporate subjects with a scientific basis for ministries.

He told the gathering that as a group of intellectuals, they are vested with a major task. As the President he said he wished to invite them to prepare the 30 ministries on a scientific basis and gazetting it.

Expressing views on the occasion, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka underscored the need for a strategically streamlined management to carry forward the country economically. To carry forward the economy, it is indeed necessary to subject these institutions to a suitable management strategy wise. He added that a noteworthy change took place in the country on January 08th.

Many people's representatives including Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva were among those present at the occasion.

(Photos by President's Media Unit)

Who will be chosen?

The best of the worst or worst of the best?

Just declare the names of 30 ministers now and see what next....

Claims are that parliament will dissolve this week. Well not the first time it was mentioned. Sooner the better. This uncertainty period is not what I look to put new money in.

Hope this time definitely thought ms matured politician but not,put all allegation,ro corrupts n not to give nominations,ppl will decide,i dont think if ppl have good choices they will elect those thugs,ms n ranil should work together for betterment