Ministerial ‘Musical Chairs’ fell by nearly 75% under AKD Presidency compared to his two predecessors | Daily FT
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Monday Sep 28, 2026 Tuesday, 25 August 2026 07:17 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Government departments (including statutory institutions and public corporations) saw nearly five times fewer ministerial changes during the first year of President Anura Kumara…
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Monday Sep 28, 2026 Tuesday, 25 August 2026 07:17 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Government departments (including statutory institutions and public corporations) saw nearly five times fewer ministerial changes during the first year of President Anura Kumara…
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