Arundika Fernando has been removed from his portfolio with immediate effect.

Arundika Fernando has been removed from his portfolio as the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Christian Affairs with immediate effect.

The President’s Media Division said that he has been removed from the Deputy Minister post as per the powers vested with the President under Article 46(2) (a) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. 

Fernando was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Tourism Promotion and Christian Affairs on September 9, 2015.