President Urges Government to ‘Clean Up and Move Forward’ Amid Election Preparations

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September 07, Colombo (LNW): The government has been called upon to “clean up and move forward” following a decisive directive from President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to reports, the President has informed all ministers and Parliamentarians who are part of the government but do not support him in the upcoming Presidential Election to step down from their positions.

Political sources reveal that President Wickremesinghe’s decision was influenced by requests from several party organizations and ministers aligned with him. These supporters argued that it is counterproductive for those who do not back the President at this critical juncture to remain in the government, accusing them of political maneuvering by sharing their decisions with opposition factions.

As a result, the President’s supporters have asked for the removal of dissenting members, allowing him to conduct his election campaign without internal resistance. It has been reported that President Wickremesinghe has already dismissed four state ministers with immediate effect, following these appeals.

Furthermore, several other state ministers and members of parliament have been warned to make a clear decision regarding their stance, rather than remain in the government without genuine support. As the presidential election reaches a crucial phase, some of these state ministers have reportedly requested the chance to resign voluntarily rather than face dismissal.

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