I Am A Minister by Name Only
I Am A Minister by Name Only
I Am A Minister by Name Only
2017-03-23
Q Is it true that as expressed by certain UNP Ministers and
MPs, that this is the result of two different ideologies
being represented in the government?
There is some truth in that. It is opportune to come out of this
political frame even though it is an arduous task. This is
something unusual for many. Viewing from outside it is natural
that there are issues, but overall; leaving aside this system of
change of government, ground work had been done for far-
reaching development of the country which may not be visible to
the naked eye.
Q For a government which laboured for two years to lay
the foundation, could they complete the brick work and
put up the roof in the next three years?
We have to prove it at the end of this year, failing which, there
may be severe issues.
Q The Minister of Telecommunication portfolio is a
powerful position in any government, but recently you had
stated that you were a Minister only by name. Your views
on this...
This portfolio is governed by the stock market. The
Telecommunication Regulatory Commission is not under me. As
the Minister of Telecommunication, I only have the Sri Lanka
Telecom under my purview, however, I have no official status
there and I can give only directions and no authority for
approvals. Frankly speaking, it is only in name that I am a
Minister.
Q The incumbent Presidents brother is the Chairman of
Sri Lanka Telecom, is he
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