Namal asserts removing President is not the solution

05 Apr, 2022

Former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa says removing President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not the solution to the crisis.

Speaking in Parliament today, Namal Rajapaksa said that following extensive protests, the President agreed to appoint a new Cabinet.

He said the President also called for an All Party Conference to discuss the issue.

Namal Rajapaksa said that the main focus now should be to calm the public who have been agitating on the streets.

He also said that removing President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not the solution.

The former Minister said that there needs to be a proper plan to address the issue. (Colombo Gazette)

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