Chandrasiri must go
“The people in the Northern Province do not want a military official serving as the Governor of the Province,” he said. Prior to the commencement of the inaugural session, the new building constructed to house the Council was jointly declared open at 8 a.m. by Governor Chandrasiri and Chief Minister Wigneswaran.
By Ananth Palakidnar-Sunday, 27 Oct 2013
Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC), C.V. Wigneswaran, yesterday at the inaugural session of the NPC reiterated his call for the removal of Maj. Gen. G.A. Chandrasiri from his post as the Governor of the Northern Province. Gen. Chandrasiri was in the audience when the Chief Minister delivered his inaugural speech.
“The people in the Northern Province do not want a military official serving as the Governor of the Province,” he said. Prior to the commencement of the inaugural session, the new building constructed to house the Council was jointly declared open at 8 a.m. by Governor Chandrasiri and Chief Minister Wigneswaran.
Later, the Governor hoisted the national flag as the Chief Minister hoisted the flag of the Provincial Council.
As the NPC Councillors convened at the main auditorium at 9:30 a.m., the inaugural session began with the selection of C.V.K. Sivagnanam as the Chairman of the Council.
As the NPC Councillors convened at the main auditorium at 9:30 a.m., the inaugural session began with the selection of C.V.K. Sivagnanam as the Chairman of the Council.
Anton Jeyanathan was selected as the Deputy Chairman. A large number of dignitaries, including Leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), R. Sampanthan, M.A. Sumanthiran, along with other NPC Councillors and members of various local government bodies, were present at the inaugural session.
Chief Minister Wigneswaran, delivering his inaugural speech in the presence of Governor Chandrasiri said, “The people in the Northern Province do not want a military official serving as the Governor of the province. As the NPC Councillors, we respect the stance of the people. The NPC and the people of the North want a senior civil servant, who can understand the problems faced by the people, as their Governor. I believe, President Mahinda Rajapaksa will take into consideration the expectations of the people in the North and appoint a civil official as Governor.”
Referring to the military presence in the North, he said, the Army should be confined to the barracks in order to continue the post-war development activities.
Referring to the military presence in the North, he said, the Army should be confined to the barracks in order to continue the post-war development activities.
Commenting on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Wigneswaran said, “We knew there were several loopholes in the 13th Amendment, but still we came forward to contest under the amendment to stabilize the North.”
The Chief Minister also emphasized the need of the TNA and the government working together, in order to build on the peace and to carry out development activities.
The new NPC building at Kaithady, Jaffna is built at a cost of Rs 450 million with modern facilities.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the need of the TNA and the government working together, in order to build on the peace and to carry out development activities.
The new NPC building at Kaithady, Jaffna is built at a cost of Rs 450 million with modern facilities.
