‘UNLAWFUL PRADESHIYA SABHA MEMBERS PUT GOVT. IN DISREPUTE’

Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said unlawful behaviour of Pradeshiya Sabha chairmen and members have brought disrepute to the entire local government system of the country, and stern action would be taken against the offenders.

He said this while addressing a public meeting at a foundation ceremony held to begin the construction work of the proposed weekly fair in the Thamankaduwa Pradeshiya Sabah area in Polonnaruwa.

“Several heads and members of local authorities have been involved in murder, rape, robbery, illegal drug trafficking and brib-

As General Secretary of the party the questions put to me by the public and the media cause me so much of embarrassment

ery much to the disappointment of the people who elected them to power. The misconduct of elected ruling party Local Government chairmen and members is a disgrace to the government and the party itself. As General Secretary of the party the questions put to me by the public and the media cause me so much of embarrassment,” he said.

“The colossal expenditure on new buildings and human resources allocated to the local government bodies fade into insignificance in the face of the disrepute brought by the chairmen and other representatives. However, the government is not prepared to allow this situation to go on unchecked. The party and the government will take a drastic decision in this regard soon. It is sad that the local government administration in the country has deteriorated and the representatives of local authorities have lost their past dignity” He further said.

Chairman of the Thamankaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha Premasiri Munasinghe and several others addressed this gathering.