President and P.M. concur to appoint Dr. Coomaraswamy a most illustrious economic expert
(Lanka-e-News -03.June.2016, 8.20AM) The government of good governance once again proved beyond doubt that it is a reign that bows to the wishes of the people by appointing Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy ,a most illustrious economics science expert Sri Lanka ever produced , as the Central Bank Governor.
This decision was taken following discussions between the president and Prime Minister (P.M.) last morning.
Dr. Coomaraswamy born in Sri Lanka on 3 rd April 1950 is the brother of Radhika Coomaraswamy who is the representative of the civil organizations in the present Independent constitutional council. Between 1973 and 1989 he was a staff officer at the Central Bank data and economics research division , and had also worked at the investigation division. From 1981 to 1989 , he was an advisor in the ministry of finance and planning . In the final phase , he worked as the Director in the economic affairs division of Commonwealth secretariat located in London . He was also assistant Director at the Commonweath secretariat.
He received his early education at Royal College and at London Harrow College . Dr. Coomaraswamy secured his first degree at the most prestigious University in London – the world renowned Cambridge University which produces the most civilized famous citizens . He obtained his doctorate in economics science at Sussex University a leading University in England. Even though there were plenty of jobs available to him in England he preferred to serve his motherland and discharge his responsibilities towards the nation by joining the Central bank of Sri Lanka.
While Coomaraswamy was studying in Cambridge University , he was an ‘A’ grade cricketer and was in the Rugby team of the University . After returning to Sri Lanka in 1973 and securing employment he was the captain of the Sri Lanka Rugby team in 1974.
It is specially noteworthy that the appointment of world recognized economic expert as the Central Bank Governor has been welcomed by one and all. Among them is Dinesh Gunawardena.
P.M. Ranil Wickremesinghe’s flexibility at the right times in the end must be appreciated by one and all. Though the former Governor was his best friend , yet in the end yielding to the wishes of the people despite it is most laudable and admirable vis a vis the conduct and attitude of corrupt and crooked defeated Rajapakse regime.
The P.M. agreeing to stall the extension of the term of Arjun Mahendran , and Thilak Marapone another close friend of P.M. resigning immediately as soon as an accusing finger was pointed at him must go down in history as remarkable achievements for good governance. These actions are in contradistinction to those of the corrupt rascals and scoundrels of the previous regime who robbed the country wholesale , yet refused to step down even after criminal charges were filed against them.
During the recent controversy surrounding the appointment of a new central bank Governor , the ace ‘rogues on behalf of rogues’ sought to exploit the situation to achieve political mileage. This attempt was most deplorable , despicable and detestable when considering the appointment of P.B. Jayasundara as the Finance Secretary during the Rajapakse regime’s ‘nefarious decade’
While the whole country was opposed to this appointment, the Supreme court too delivered a verdict that he should be dismissed from the post of finance ministry secretary The SC also prohibited him from being appointed to any post in the State service. This verdict was based on his hedging soodhuwa involvement whereby the country lost many millions of rupees of pubic funds. (Owing to this fraud , the country is still paying for the sins committed then by the Rajapakse regime). Yet , Machiavellian Mahinda Rajapakse , after the judge who gave the verdict went on retirement , re -appointed Jayasundara to the post of secretary, Finance ministry . Believe it or not despite being the president of the country at that time , Mahinda took the most unlawful and obnoxious step to most uncaringly and contemptuously cast the SC verdict into the dustbin.
From that point of time all the rackets and illicit deals were indulged in by Mahinda in collusion with this accomplished and confirmed rogue. Together with the other crook Ajith Nivard Cabraal , Jayasundara organized the Greek Bond racket which caused a loss of a staggering Rs. 70 billion to the country ! What is even most shocking is , though the people were vociferously clamoring to sack these two rogues , Machiavellian Mahinda never lifted a finger in that direction to sack them. The rascals and rogues who went in processions now demanding the removal of Arjun Mahendran , and who even got injured with the police barrier falling on them , did not demand the dismissal of the Mahinda’s rogues at that time. All of them got together to rescue each other.
In the circumstances discarded Mahinda seeking to score plus points exploiting Mahendran’s issue is a most laughable matter
A most notorious wheeler dealer who is associated with a so called anti corrupt organization , a monk and an NGO racketeer cum serpent Shiral Lakthileke thanking the Rajapakses clearly proves the aims and objects of their ‘anti corruption’ efforts. If anybody like this wheeler dealer thanks Rajapakse representing a whole den of most notorious rogues over the elimination of a single rogue , that individual must be subjected to a psychiatric evaluation.
Dr. Coomaraswamy will be taking over duties as governor of Central bank from next Monday.
This is a perfect illustration that when two leaders of two main parties have formed a united government of good governance, and themselves as president and P.M of the country and are well intentioned , nothing but good only can result to the country. The people must by now clearly understand this.
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Rather than agreement, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, was engaged in a relentless struggle to keep Mahendran as Governor, Central Bank, for another term in spite of all the of allegations against the latter and the fact that the whole country was against his move. Ultimately he had to bow down to the wish of the people and the good judgement of the President. How nice would it have been if he did so gracefully without incurring the wrath of the people!
-- by Peter on 2016-07-03
