March 28, Colombo (LNW): The Chairman of the state-owned Lanka Sugar Company, Rukshan Gunathilaka, has stepped down from his position, marking yet another high-profile departure from a government-appointed post.
Gunathilaka, who took office on October 14, 2024, is the latest official to resign under the current administration.
His successor, Sandamali Chandrasekara, has already been appointed to fill the vacancy, ensuring continuity in the leadership of the company, which plays a key role in Sri Lanka’s sugar industry.
Gunathilaka’s resignation brings the total number of chairpersons who have left their posts under the National People’s Power (NPP) government to eight. Prior to his departure, several key figures heading state institutions had already resigned, raising questions about administrative stability and internal challenges within the government.
Amongst those who previously stepped down are Senesh Dissanayake Bandara, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation; Ramal Siriwardena, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB); Monty Ranatunga, former Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority; Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni, who headed the National Transport Medical Institute; Chinthaka Hewapathirana, former Chairman of the National Youth Services Council; and Dr. Bandula Dileepa Vitharana, who recently resigned as Chairman of the National Transport Commission.
While no official reasons have been disclosed for Gunathilaka’s resignation, the series of high-level departures suggests ongoing shifts within the administration.
The government has yet to address these developments publicly, leaving speculation about the reasons behind the turnover and the potential impact on governance.
