In the midst of the current protests, President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe both declared their intention to leave their positions.
Digital Desk: Dhammika Perera, the minister of investment promotion, resigned from his position as minister in the midst of Sri Lanka's political turmoil and crisis.
On June 24, he was appointed to the position of minister of investment promotion. 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.
In the letter, he stated, "I am now of the opinion that Sri Lanka should hurry to develop and execute a solution that will create economic stability and fulfil the needs of the country's people."
He said, "I always act in my country's best interest, and to enable such action, I hereby tender my resignation from the role of Minister of Investment Promotion with immediate effect."
The latest development occurred 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 had found a large amount of cash there.
