Jaffna MC members fear military role in civil affairs

Newly appointed Northern Province Governor P.S.M. Charles has appointed a retired military officer as a coordinator between the Governor's office and the Jaffna Municipal Council.

The appointment of a retired military officer has raised many eyebrows among the Jaffna Mayor and Municipal Council members as the district has many retired public servants who could be appointed to the post.

Some MC members are of the view that the appointment reflects an attempt by the Central Government to muscle its way into council administration. There is also a fear that the appointment could indicate that the Central Government is trying to use the military to oversee the civil affairs in the north like in earlier times.