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Post to Fonseka to override Army ... a fib
Though it is true that President had subjected the Cabinet for a discussion to hand over management of essential services to be carried on during the event of a strike to Mr. Sarath Fonseka, President has not taken a decision to hand over such a post, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera informed at a media briefing held yesterday. Joining this occasion what Minister S.B. Dissanayaka said was that President mentioned of such
a position only by way of fun. Minister Amaraweera in that instance explained that the media have reported a statement made by Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senaratna by misunderstanding it.
a position only by way of fun. Minister Amaraweera in that instance explained that the media have reported a statement made by Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senaratna by misunderstanding it.
Though President had made such a proposal in order to minimise public pressure at a time such as a strike by employing the professional experience and know-how that Mr. Sarath Fonseka possesses for the purpose of maintaining essential services with the co-operation of the three Forces, it was stated at that point that there are no legal provisions required to bestow such a position or appointment.