JO to boycott SLFP’s 65th anniversary

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The joint opposition said today it had unanimously decided to boycott the 65th anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to be held in Kurunegala on September 04.

JO MP Dullas Alahapperuma said their decision was based on three main reasons including the SLFP’s servitude to the United National Party (UNP).

“Our boycott is also to oppose some of the SLFP politicians who are making false allegations against former president Mahinda Rajapaksa. Through our boycott we are attempting to take the SLFP on to the correct path,” he said.

Meanwhile, the JO celebrated the SLFP’s 65th anniversary today by cutting a cake at the ‘Nelum Pedessa’ office in Battaramulla in the presence of Mr. Alahapperuma, MPs Bandula Gunawardana, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Pavithra Wanniarachchi and Prasanna Ranatunga. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)

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Freddie Friday, 02 September 2016 04:41 PM

dont worry. TNA and UNP has promised to bring in their supporters.

Shelly. Friday, 02 September 2016 04:55 PM

Factuals! via DM Android App

Don Friday, 02 September 2016 04:58 PM

Why dont you quit and form a new party via DM Android App

Selvyn Friday, 02 September 2016 05:01 PM

These politicians are day dreaming of their return thinking about their so called development will come to their rescue. via DM Android App

Shelly. Friday, 02 September 2016 05:03 PM

Factuals. 1.Not servitude. But joint together to get the country into correct part. 2.No. Expressed views where M. R. had done wrong. 3.Cannot come into power only with Sinhala Buddhist votes. Dulles you misguide your followers. via DM Android App

Arjuna Ranawana Friday, 02 September 2016 05:06 PM

Its an easy decision, but consequences of the decision will be not in a favor of you.

TONY Friday, 02 September 2016 11:28 PM

THIS IS A FOREGONE CONCLUSION. THIS SHOWS THEIR SINCERITY TO THE PARTY. ANY ISSUES COULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED BY DISCUSSIONS. FOR THESE PEOPLE SELF FIRST.

dham Saturday, 03 September 2016 07:31 AM

Why these clawns are not accomplished by Mara for the Malaysian holiday. via DM Android App

Unchikun Saturday, 03 September 2016 09:07 AM

Who cares. An insignificant and inconspicuous bunch who are fight for survival. They should be considered as sacked.

dham Saturday, 03 September 2016 10:30 AM

Gama Weere and Wasu where are them was act like an owners of the SLSP. via DM Android App

rajan Saturday, 03 September 2016 10:40 AM

Your Absence wont be felt. Masses are with MS.

karsha Saturday, 03 September 2016 12:06 PM

Why did't you go to Malaysia?

S.Sriranjan Saturday, 03 September 2016 04:55 PM

Is it a new trend to cut the SLFP instead of the 65th Anniversary Cake?

Manel Saturday, 03 September 2016 06:23 PM

Even if the whole JO addends the meeting or not it does not make a difference.

AUTO Sunday, 04 September 2016 11:29 AM

Very strange there is not a single blog in support of MR or JO..Great Achievement indeed . Yahapalanaya has 100 % all the way.!Democracy at its best..

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