In a move aimed at accelerating and enhancing the efficiency of government development targets in line with the 2026 budget, a new cabinet reshuffle has been enacted.
The reshuffle has seen the appointment of three new ministers and ten deputy ministers. The new ministers sworn in under the cabinet amendment are as follows:
- Mr. Bimal Niroshan Rathnayake: Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development.
- Mr. Anura Karunathilaka: Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation.
- Mr. Herath Mudiyanselage Susil Ranasinghe: Minister of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply.
The government’s decision is to reallocate responsibilities within certain ministries and make new appointments to successfully address future development challenges. This amendment primarily targets increasing efficiency within the state sector.
However, political commentators, commenting on the matter, suggest that the government’s shortcomings cannot be resolved by a mere cabinet reshuffle.
