The final decision of the Muslim MPs, who previously held portfolios in the government, on whether or not to re-accept the ministerial posts previously held by them is to be made following a meeting this afternoon.
The group of Muslim MPs met with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (28) to discuss several concerns, especially on the formation of a separate Tamil divisional secretariat in the Kalmunai North Pradeshiya Sabha division, before making a final call on re-accepting portfolios in the government.
The MPs today (29) held a discussion with the Internal and Homer Affairs and Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister Vajira Abeywardena on several issues including the controversy over the separate divisional secretariat in the Kalmunai Pradeshiya Sabha in the Easter Province.
However, a final decision is yet to be formally announced on the re-acceptance of portfolios by the Muslim MPs.
UNP MP Mujabir Rahuman meanwhile told the media that the Muslim MPs have decided to re-accept portfolios and they would be worn in within the next few days.
Nevertheless, MP Faizal Cassim has said that a final decision would be made only depending on the outcome of the meeting with Minister Abeywardena.
The Muslim ministers in the government resigned in June stating it would help facilitate investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks as well as express concern over the government’s failure to protest the Muslim community when being targeted by extremist groups.
However, UNP MPs Kabir Hashim and M. Haleem re-accepted portfolios several weeks ago.
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