Guwahati: Dhammika Perera, the minister of investment promotion, resigned from his position as a minister in the midst of Sri Lanka’s political unrest and crisis.
He was appointed to the position of minister of investment promotion on June 24. He stated in a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that he accepted the role while taking into account the current economic climate and his deep love for the nation.
“I am now of the view that Sri Lanka should expedite to identify and implement a solution that will achieve economic stability and address the needs of the people of the country,” he said in the letter.
“I always act to the best interest of my country and in order to facilitate such action, I hereby tender my resignation from the post of Minister of Investment Promotion with immediate effect,” he added.
The latest development occurs after demonstrators broke into Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private property on Saturday and then broke into President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s official residence.
In the midst of the current protests, President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe both declared their intention to leave their positions.
The protesters who broke into Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s home on Saturday said they have found a sizable amount of cash there.