It is reported that the Government has decided to provide various positions, including coordinating secretary positions, vehicles and other privileges to the family members of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs who are anticipating Ministerial positions, the Lankadeepa Newspaper reported.
“It is learned from Government sources that family members of several MPs have already been offered such posts and vehicles” Lankadeepa added.
Sources also mentioned that this step has been taken with the aim of appeasing the MPs and preventing them from working against the Government since the appointment of new ministers have been delayed.
“It is reported that the SLPP has been requesting the President for Ministerial positions for ten more members of the SLPP. But due to the government delaying the allocation of ministerial posts, some MP have warned that they might vote against the government in certain crucial bills in Parliament” Lankadeepa news report added.