Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena today removed Justice minister Wijedasa Rajapakse from his post following recommendations from latter's party. United National Party (UNP) led by Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had urged the President to remove the Minister following unanimous resolution of the party. Wijedasa Rajapakse had publicly opposed the Hambantota port deal signed with a Chinese company. UNP had said that Wijedasa continues to violate collective responsibility of the party and the cabinet.<br/><br/>He had also come under sharp criticism for his failure to expedite corruption cases against former President Mahinda Rajapakse and his family. With his removal, Wijedasa has become the first minister to be sacked of his portfolio in the Unity Government. Earlier, country's foreign minister Ravi Karunanayke had resigned this month following his relations with main accused in bonds scam.