Cader cements position with Govt. through IIFA

Kandy District United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian A.R.M. Abdul Cader was a surprise inclusion during the talks with a delegation Indian International Film Academy (IIFA) delegates this morning at Temple Trees.

Abdul Cader, who was present along with a host of local cinema artistes said that he had been invited by President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the occasion. He was all praise for the IIFA awards ceremony being held in Sri Lanka and said that it portends well for the country’s tourism as well as other sectors.

When Adaderana asked Mr. Cader whether he had joined the Government, he responded by saying that his presence at this meeting was as good as his having joined the Government.

Asked about the ongoing reforms in the UNP, Mr. Cader said that reforms are being done on and off by the party but nothing usually come out of such activities.