Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
In his resignation letter dated April 17, 2026, Jayakody stated that his decision comes in the context of ongoing investigations related to coal procurement and recent steps taken to appoint a presidential commission of inquiry and involve the Criminal Investigation Department in examining imports since 2009.
In his resignation letter dated April 17, 2026, Jayakody stated that his decision comes in the context of ongoing investigations related to coal procurement and recent steps taken to appoint a presidential commission of inquiry and involve the Criminal Investigation Department in examining imports since 2009.
