Sources closer to the government said that Douglas Devananda,Arugan Thondaman and Tilak Marapana are to be given Ministry Portfolios in forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle.Tilak Marapana is said to be given an important Ministry in connection with the Constitutional Affairs. Three State Minister posts are tipped to be given to 3 MPs from the so called Joint Opposition. These 3 MPs are from Galle and Badulla.Changes will be effected in respect of 4 Ministries currently allocated to Ministers. Said Ministers reported to have informed the Government that they should be given equally strong Ministry to that of what they hold now.
Douglas, Thondaman and Tilak Marapana to be given Ministry Portfolios?