Many in the country spoke with displeasure about Raja Collure, the Governor of the North Western Province, who spoke of a pay cut for teachers who are on a continuous strike.
As chairman of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, his statement was heavily criticized by the party as well.
Therefore, the Communist Party of Sri Lanka has taken steps to remove Raja Collure from the post of Chairman.
The decision was taken after a meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party at the party headquarters in Colombo.
Meanwhile, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka has decided to appoint MP Weerasumana Weerasinghe as the Acting Chairman of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka.