Keheliya, C.B. say do not regret being 'sacked'

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Joint Opposition MPs Keheliya Rambukwella and C.B. Ratnayake, who were removed from their posts as SLFP organisers, said they did not regret being ousted from their posts.

MP Rambukwella said he was very happy about being removed as the SLFP organiser of the Kundasale Electorate and added that it should have been done earlier.

He said people were not ready to accept the organisers appointed by SLFP Chairman and President Maithripala Sirisena. “I see this as a personnel victory as I can now work without any fear as an Opposition MP to protest against the undemocratic actions of the government,” he said.

C. B. Ratnayake, who was removed as the organiser of the Walapane Electorate in the Nuwara Eliya District, said he too had no regrets about the decision taken by the SLFP Chairman and President Maithripala Sirisena to oust him.

He said the removal of Joint Opposition members as SLFP organisers would lead to further divisions within the party and that it would have a negative affect on the party in the future.

He said most of the organisers who were removed had strong voter bases and deeply rooted family ties in their respective areas. “I have been the organiser of the Nuwara Eliya District since 1992. I have no regrets about being removed. I will continue to work for the people in my district as a MP. Family politics also play a major role in politics as in the case of the Senanayakes, the Bandaranaikes and the Rajapaksas. People still rally round such families, he said. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 18

Thomas Ranger Thursday, 18 August 2016 11:04 AM

A very appropriate comment.

Sonali Friday, 19 August 2016 10:15 AM

Getting kicked out of a post is "a personnel victory"? WOW! Maybe all those razor wielding monkeys in parliament should be kicked out. That would be a victory for the people.

Calistus Jayatilleke Friday, 19 August 2016 10:14 AM

GROBR

Cobra Thursday, 18 August 2016 08:43 PM

FCID, now go get them!!!

Cobra Thursday, 18 August 2016 08:42 PM

Yeah, but it was another fox that prompted them to say it!

jolly bird Thursday, 18 August 2016 12:26 PM

LOOK AT HIM. THE LAUGH DOESNT COME FROM THE BOTTOM OF HIS HEART. HE PRETENDS TO SHOW THAT HE IS HAPPY. REALLY HE IS A POOR ACTOR. via DM Android App

Aquarius Thursday, 18 August 2016 12:03 PM

If you were not happy why didn't you resign earlier? We, the people, who you pretend to represent, know better about you and your media role you played so well.

REALPATRIAT Thursday, 18 August 2016 11:13 AM

NIGHT WALKERS STATEMENTS CANNOT BE TRUSTED. via DM Android App

REALPATRIAT Thursday, 18 August 2016 11:11 AM

NOT NOW. DEFINITELY YOULL REGRET LATER. THEN YOULL BITE YOUR FINGERS. via DM Android App

Nihal Amarasekera Thursday, 18 August 2016 05:00 AM

What else can they say! Go to oblivion along with the rest joint together.

Raja Thursday, 18 August 2016 10:58 AM

Weldone President.Please use the opportunity to clean the Party.Remove a few more people if they do not fall in line.

Lion Thursday, 18 August 2016 10:41 AM

Don't take them seriously this is what they say for Pain in mind .This will be their last parliament and the end of looting.

ANTON Thursday, 18 August 2016 10:29 AM

YES, YOU ALL WANT TO SAY AND PROVE THAT NUDITY IS A FORM OF DRESS

Joe Thursday, 18 August 2016 10:22 AM

Well said

RM Thursday, 18 August 2016 09:46 AM

It's kite flying season now.Now you can fly kites.

BR Thursday, 18 August 2016 09:15 AM

We too do not regret you been sacked.In fact we are happy that the slfp is been dissepleaned.

C.K.Lankaputhra Thursday, 18 August 2016 05:30 AM

Sour grapes, fox said.

Joe rajah Thursday, 18 August 2016 05:12 AM

I don know what is religion all religions are teaching tolerence, compassion and copetation but you are not standing on principle but you lost the chance to loot the country.

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