Chamal prospective premier says government minister

Saturday, 19 January 2013 - 18:32

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Minister of Transport Kumara Welgama states that when the current

Prime Minister D M jayaratne goes into retirement, senior SLFPer and current Speaker of Parliament Chamal Rajapaksa would be the most suitable candidate to be elected the next premier.

Speaking during a function held in Mathugama yesterday Welgama noted that the senior members of the SLFP would have no objections against this appointment whatsoever.

Speaking further Minister Welgama also expressed these views.

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