President is not in line with policies of government: GL

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President, Maithripala Sirisena was doing the role of the opposition by publicly criticizing the government policies, chairman of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Prof. G.L. Peiris said yesterday.

Addressing a news briefing, he said none of the past executive presidents had criticized in such a manner as the incumbent president was doing.

“It is evident with the occasions where the President has publicly announced its displeasure over certain policies of the government like the reduction of the tax of beer. We don’t recommend the act of the President. This depicts that the President is not in line with the policies of the government,” Prof. Peiris said.

Meanwhile, he said the restriction imposed on Sri Lankan tea by Russia would have an enormous impact on the economy of the country as Russia was the largest buyer of Sri Lankan tea.

“We should not rush into this issue. It is essential to deal in a comprehensive manner with the Russian government about the issue to find out an effective solution. Moreover, the government should work in a diplomatic manner with each other in order to solve the crisis rather expressing contradictory ideas on the particular issue,” Prof. Peiris added. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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cheers Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:37 AM

Hi GL dont worry people will show the ballot in next election and Maithree/ Ranil will be history

Lord Wolfstein Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:44 AM

Professor, It is not enough to lick the boots of the former president? Do you also need to lick the boots of the current president? Maybe you do not know that with a democratic coalition government nobody can enforce all his wishes, but that such a government lives on compromises.

karsha Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:49 AM

Proffesori,please mid yhour own business. your days are gone. OK

voter Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:50 AM

Prof, if you didn't know that's what you call DEMOCRACY. We know that this was non existence during MR's period.

Charlesnj Wednesday, 20 December 2017 03:02 PM

When MR was ruling the roost GL was tongue tied now he is a lose cannon !!

ceylon Wednesday, 20 December 2017 02:59 PM

you are not in line with phd degree quality of honest living.you are supporting and protecting national theives who robed 21 million peoples money. via DM Android App

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