Make me President to have images back in cigarette packs
The common candidate Maithripala Sirisena had said that during his tenure as Minister of Health he was unable to implement the law about advertising images on cigarette packs.But it would be implemented when he becomes president.
Speaking at a media briefing he had said that during his tenure he was unable to take decisions as those above him did not allow him.What he could not implement will be implemented after he becomes president after the 9th January 2015.
When he wanted to implement the national drug policy to benefit the country on two occasions he was prevented in doing so.He said by about 400 drugs companies sums of Rs 25 lakhs were collected and bribed someone.On the cigarette pack issue he would implement the 60 % rule once he is appointed president