Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana has raised concerns over disciplinary action being taken against school principals due to the involvement of opposition MPs in events related to state schools.
Addressing the Parliament, MP Jagath Vithana said he had recently held a vehicle parade to welcome a state school student in Kalutara who had emerged victorious at an international athletics event.
“I welcomed the student and held a vehicle procession for him. However, I did not visit the school thereafter. But, the school principal informed me that a disciplinary inquiry has been launched against her with regard to the incident,” he said.
Presenting evidence of ruling party MP Gamagedara Dissanayake attending a school event in Matara as a Chief Guest recently, MP Jagath Vithana questioned why there were two different rules and why state officials were being unfairly penalized. (Newswire)