Although the Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board Jatal Mannapperuma has stated that he has been resigned due to personal reasons, there is a rumor in the political sector that he was resigned due to displeasure regarding the influence of the top political officials.

When journalists inquired from him in this regard, he had said that anyone would not resign from the post without reason. He said that he had a reason for the decision but did not wish to discuss it. President Gotabaya appointed him in 2019.