Key decisions on new party led by MR finalised

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The final discussion on forming a new political party, which would be led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was reportedly held at his residence at Mirihana last night, political sources said.

Accordingly, a large number of former ministers, MPs from the joint Opposition had taken part at the discussion. During the discussion, it the party’s name, symbol, office bearers and address of the new political party had reportedly been finalized.

It was unanimously decided to appoint former President Rajapaksa as the leader of the new party, which is to be registered within the next two weeks, it is leanrt.

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Comments - 28

Gobba Tuesday, 09 February 2016 11:00 AM

To make us more poorer u mean ?

words Wednesday, 10 February 2016 04:58 PM

All these people who claim that the SLFP under MR is racist. . have conveniently forgotten black July 1983.. when the UNP unleashed their murderers on the tamil population via DM Android App

Niyas Tuesday, 09 February 2016 04:23 PM

Yes Minority is waiting for them with old brooms in their hands

Cicero Tuesday, 09 February 2016 04:20 PM

Technically, if they leave the party they were elected on, they lose their seats, and the party can nominate other members to replace them!

ghaffa Tuesday, 09 February 2016 04:08 PM

This leaders civic rights must be taken off once his corruptions get proud.

Victor Tuesday, 09 February 2016 04:03 PM

This is the END of SLFP. Hon Mahinda Rajapaksha will have at least 45% of Votes . SLFP as a party will have 20% and the Balance 35% will be with UPS. Local council election will prove the power of MR and his new party as he will win all the areas that are not dominated by Minorities. UNP will pay the price for being so PASSIVE.

ANTON Tuesday, 09 February 2016 03:45 PM

THEIR POLITICAL SYMBOL SHOULD BE A PAIR OF "HANDCUFFS" BECAUSE ALL OF THEM ARE USED TO IT.

Wesko Tuesday, 09 February 2016 03:43 PM

This is the gift to RW for freeing Madam Rajapaksa ... Good deal. .. MR

jaypee Tuesday, 09 February 2016 02:44 PM

End of SLFP, ultimate beneficiary UNP.

Mickey Mouse Tuesday, 09 February 2016 12:46 PM

Does this mean that all MPs joining the new party will have to seek re-election as they were elected under the old party"s name.

MF Tuesday, 09 February 2016 12:46 PM

You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.

Noor Tuesday, 09 February 2016 12:26 PM

This is to strengthen UNP. This is what PM Ranil wanted to happened.

shanthapriya Tuesday, 09 February 2016 11:06 AM

no. still there are some LTTE suspects to be released

nalaka Tuesday, 09 February 2016 11:04 AM

party name rajapaksa and horu kalliya

Desmond Jeromme Tuesday, 09 February 2016 09:01 AM

Weerawansa

Malkanthi Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:52 AM

The UNP has done enough home work to keep the minority vote with them.

sunny liyanaarachchi Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:52 AM

This is until Nimal grown up.First my family. Then Weerawansa

Shan Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:50 AM

This will be the end of the road for the SLFP and others too. The new party should take all the communities into confidence.

Harold Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:46 AM

The key to success is the organizing at the grass root level and keeping the local media well informed.

Attanayake Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:43 AM

UNP must be celebrating with champagne. Thanks Chandrika for paving the way for the division of the SLFP. All the best MR!

andrew pitugala Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:43 AM

ARK - Api rata kamu Party!!

Denzil Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:38 AM

This is welcome news. A new party is the need of the hour. It should have a prominent place for the minorities also.

Man Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:37 AM

The rogues association to fight for their survival.

Ryan Tuesday, 09 February 2016 10:36 AM

For the poor of this country you are the only saviour.

Desmond Jeromme Tuesday, 09 February 2016 09:14 AM

MR do you know Hybrid Judgement is there for you. Do you know Sir.

Bubble Banda Tuesday, 09 February 2016 09:13 AM

Iyo..Mahinda.... Iyo... Mahinda as you said, do you think that you could rule for another 20 years. Bull shit, within 2-3 months you will be behind bars.

Horri Jimonis Tuesday, 09 February 2016 09:09 AM

French cut WW will be arrested next month, then who is going to back MR?

J Palitha Tuesday, 09 February 2016 09:07 AM

Only for about max. Mahinda will be the leader, later once he gains some support, Weerawansa will topple him and take over the leadership.

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