Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Newly appointed Northern Province Governor P.S.M.Charles, who is an impeccable senior public servant says she is looking forward to listen to the people and work with provincial leaders to develop the region.
"The bitterness between provincial councils and the central government can only hamper the development of the area and people's wellbeing," she said, adding that, " You can't do politics in development and you cannot do development by politics. We have to understand this, and then there will be less issues and less confusion."
Excerpts of the interview
Q. You have worked in numerous positions in the North as well as in the East as a public servant. Do you consider your new role as the governor of the Northern Pr...