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The decision to appoint Rauf Hakeem, the co leader of Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, as Minister of Ports and Rehabilitation remains unchanged amidst opposition from some of the party supporters in Ampara-Batticaloa area. According to sources people of the eastern province strongly believe that SLMC should appoint an eastern Muslim to hold the late minister’s portfolio. On Friday, demonstrations were held outside the Kalmunai Jumma Mosque after prayer service,to
demonstrate their displeasure over this matter. Furthermore they pledged
to launch a fast unto death to persuade the party to take the right
measures. Hakeem was due to take his oaths on Friday. However it was postponed due to questions raised on the legality of the appointment. All obstacles are now cleared out said Hakeem.
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