Cabraal hands in letter of resignation

State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has handed over his letter of resignation to the Secretary-General of the Sri Lanka Parliament a short while ago.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam was also present during the submission.

Parliamentarian Ajith Nivard Cabraal, National List Member of Parliament for the SLPP has informed the Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake in writing today (13) that he will resign from his post as a Member of Parliament, a statement said.

Accordingly, the Secretary General of Parliament has taken steps to inform the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has been created given his resignation.

Parliamentarian Ajith Nivard Cabraal served as the State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms of the 9th Parliament.  

Meanwhile, SLPP has decided to name former MP Jayantha Ketagoda to the parliamentary seat left vacant by Cabraal.

Cabraal is also tipped to be reappointed as the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka by mid-week.

On Friday (September 10), the current governor of the Central Bank, Professor W. D. Lakshman announced his intention to retire from his position as of September 14.