A significant number of ministers from the ruling party are under pressure to either resign or face dismissal from their posts. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a directive to government MPs and ministers who are not actively supporting his campaign for the upcoming presidential election, urging them to leave their positions if they cannot commit to his efforts.
This decision was made following demands from various factions, including ministers who are firmly aligned with the President. They have argued that those who are only nominally part of the government but support opposition parties in political dealings should no longer be allowed to remain in power.
According to reports, several state ministers, concerned about their standing, have requested additional time to voluntarily step down rather than face the public embarrassment of being dismissed. Sources indicate that these ministers are hoping to exit on their own terms, asking the President for a grace period to resign from their positions.
