Sri Lanka’s president will not resign despite protests, says minister

Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not quit his post, said Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernand

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By Reuters

Published: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 10:26 AM

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign despite widespread protests against his handling of the country’s economic crisis, a minister told parliament on Wednesday.

“May I remind you that 6.9 million people voted for the president,” Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said in response to opposition criticism.

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“As a government, we are clearly saying the president will not resign under any circumstances. We will face this.”

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Published: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 10:26 AM

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