The reason for removal of SLPP MP Susil Premajayantha from his state ministerial portfolio was a matter of discipline, Sports and Youth Minister Namal Rajapaksa said.
Responding to a question by a journalist yesterday, the Minister said there had been complaints against Premajayantha over his criticisms of Cabinet Ministers and other State Ministers.
“Many questioned why the President did not take any action against such statements by him. They asked why the President was waiting. Accordingly, the President has taken a decision on him,” he commented.
“All should be mindful about their duties. The Cabinet of Ministers have to keep their collective responsibility. They can express their objections to a decision at the Cabinet meeting, but it is inappropriate to go before the media and criticise Cabinet decisions,” he said when questioned about other Ministers who have made critical remarks recently.
The Minister further said that there is speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle.
by Daily News Sri Lanka
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