Answering a question about the government’s inability in the cabinet reshuffle matter and in the appointment of members to LG bodies, Senaratne said certain issues could arise, since the country was being run by a unity government. He said the situation has become more complex due to a new electoral system, including technical issues over women’s representation etc. that will be settled by March 20.
The cabinet spokesman also referred to the matter of former Central Bank governor Arjun Mahendran against whom a warrant has been issued over the CB bond auctions. It will take some time, but he too, will be brought home, just like in the case of Udayanga Weeratunga, for questioning, said Senaratne.
He also said the situation in Ampara has now been brought under control, and those responsible were being arrested. It will be looked into if a certain group was behind the incident, he said.
Meanwhile, the cabinet yesterday approved the national audit act subject to amendments. Also, it discussed a request for Rs. 2,500 million to buy 100 megawatts of electricity from the private sector as an urgent requirement if the dry weather continues.
Ashika Brahmana
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