Rani did not bring an Act of parliament for free distribution of books to children. It was done by Mr. Ronie De Mel in budget-
Any govt can change this policy is wanted. - get the facts checked .
same manner free meals , books, uniforms were given but stopped!
Same manner free Tabs were proposed in budget but did not implement it by order of president (MS)!
Next he had no hand in Mahapola- a scheme of Scholarships introduced by late Mr. Athulathmudali to children of SLPA to do higher education , later expanded to entire country by him (he was minister of Trade, shipping and ports at that time this is how brainchild of mahapola concept . Ranil was not in the picture at all!
Ranil was never Higher Education Minister (he was education minister and Higher Education portfolio was held by JRJ at that time. Though late Lalith A became Higher Education minister around 1992 for nearly one year !! before he left govt due to impeachment and later killed1993.