State Minister refutes reports on state sector salary cuts

October 2, 2022 at 2:24 PM

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalaptiya has assured that the salaries of state employees will not be reduced under any circumstances.

The State Minister refuted reports circulating on social media platforms claiming that the salaries of state employees will see a reduction from October.

Issuing a statement, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya assured that the government has not taken any such decision.

He further condemned the reports, stating that it is being circulated by individuals who are carrying out an organized campaign to confuse the public.

State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya added that the government was working on securing the jobs of state workers. (NewsWire)