President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to close down all casino clubs that are in close proximity to schools from November this year.
However, sources at the Finance Ministry say that this is a political decision taken to target a leading casino owner at the request of Ministry Secretary P.B. Jayasundara.
On July 30th, ‘Lanka Dissent’ reported that Dr. Jayasundara is reportedly disturbed by a casino owner and a bookie, who are leading a campaign against him after the Supreme Court found him guilty of wrongdoing in a state transaction in 2003.
Our report also said that the Finance Secretary has directed two ministry officials on July 29th to prepare a budget estimate for a ‘Sooduwata Thitha’ programme, pertaining to measures that can be taken to end gambling.
-LD
well i will support our president on this matter even if this is a political move!!
However, sources at the Finance Ministry say that this is a political decision taken to target a leading casino owner at the request of Ministry Secretary P.B. Jayasundara.
On July 30th, ‘Lanka Dissent’ reported that Dr. Jayasundara is reportedly disturbed by a casino owner and a bookie, who are leading a campaign against him after the Supreme Court found him guilty of wrongdoing in a state transaction in 2003.
Our report also said that the Finance Secretary has directed two ministry officials on July 29th to prepare a budget estimate for a ‘Sooduwata Thitha’ programme, pertaining to measures that can be taken to end gambling.
-LD
well i will support our president on this matter even if this is a political move!!
