Vasudeva Nanayakkara says he cannot serve as Cabinet Minister anymore
Posted by Editor on March 4, 2022 - 12:05 pm
Minister of Water Supply Vasudeva Nanayakkara says he cannot continue in his Ministerial post, following the recent developments.
Nanayakkara said he cannot function as a Minister until justice is meted out to Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila.
The lawmaker stated this addressing a media briefing held today morning (March 04).
Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerwansa have been removed from their ministerial portfolios with effect from yesterday (March 03) evening.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa removed Minister of Industries Wimal Weerawansa and Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila from their portfolios, as per the powers vested in him by the constitution.

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Court of Appeal to rule on IGP Tennakoon’s arrest warrant on March 17, 2025 March 12, 2025
- Military deserter arrested for sexually assaulting doctor at Anuradhapura Hospital March 12, 2025
- Tuition teacher under investigation for student assault ignores NCPA summons March 12, 2025
- Sri Lanka maintains stance on Adani, open to investment March 12, 2025
- Doctors strike over delay in arrest of sexual assault suspect March 12, 2025
Sir,
If you cannot ‘cannot continue in his Ministerial post’, why are you sitting there?
Where is your dignity?