Video: JHU splits; Udaya to govt

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JHU strongman and ex-Minister of the Western Provincial Council Udaya Gammanpila sat at the government (UPFA) press conference that is being held at the SLFP headquarters now.

The Deputy General Secretary of the JHU Mr. Gammanpila pledged his support to President Mahinda Rajapaksa during the press conference.

"I am resigning from the JHU and will support President Rajapaksa as an independent member," he said.

Video by Sanath Desmond

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Comments - 40

nimesh Thursday, 11 December 2014 01:02 PM

correct decision .may triple gem bless you

thushara Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:43 PM

Udaya Aiya, I have known you from Monash time. I knew you would never ever be a traitor and would never be a part of a conspiracy to betray our motherland. I knew that you would make the correct decision at the right time. May Noble Triple Gem bless you. Great Decision!!

Prdeep Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:44 PM

It was on the card from the beginning, sadly this is the end of his political carrier

Angel Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:44 PM

Great! He can come to Parliament and contribute to continuation of all the development work. Vice decision!

Dishan Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:44 PM

with the way things happening, there is no surprise if Mithriee also decided to join the government again. how could we trust the politicians in our country

G Senanayake Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:46 PM

Thank you supporting to maintain the stability of the country which is an essential key for development and move forward successfully.

ikhan Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:53 PM

people will decide

geethika Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:55 PM

Bless u sir.., Well done

wakeel ahamed Thursday, 11 December 2014 01:02 PM

people canno do give verdict ubt.but when there is rigging and killing evrything will turn topsy turvy. thats the fear

Karu Thursday, 11 December 2014 01:02 PM

Kanda haliya...

chamila Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:43 PM

well done...

Chad Thursday, 11 December 2014 01:02 PM

What a joke this is, how did we get to this point? These scums have no shame, no moral values, no principles, no ethics, but only selfish goals.

abeygunaratna Thursday, 11 December 2014 01:11 PM

Very true.

Jith Wijeyesekera Thursday, 11 December 2014 04:00 PM

All genuine Sinhala Buddhists salute you SIR!

Sumudu Thursday, 11 December 2014 05:16 PM

Yes Bro, He is true Sri lankan and chose whats best for us

DE SILVA Thursday, 11 December 2014 05:40 PM

Me desapaluwanta chande dena api thamai GONNU.

Suren Thursday, 11 December 2014 06:51 PM

Wow .. what a decision .. and what speech !! We salute you !! Well done and thank you Udaya

S Mahinda Friday, 12 December 2014 07:34 AM

Most of the comments are in support of Udaya - this could be the result of successive governments cutting down on the proportion of GDP spent on education which has created a nation of "mee harak". Only mee harak can applaud billions spent on commissions for corrupt politicians as development of the country. Udaya G while being a traitor to JHU and the country at large has turned a blind eye to SHARIA and Islamisation of our Buddhist country by MR gang who asked Hakeem to do what he wants with the law of the country.

CITIZEN Friday, 12 December 2014 02:56 PM

Birds of feather flock together! No, surprise.

Prem Friday, 12 December 2014 06:54 PM

If you read between the lines, you would realize that Mr. Gammanpila has already accepted that MY3 is going to win the election.

Vinoth Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:27 PM

He has understood the reality. Having associated with the new set up for a few days he would have realized the anarchy which would befell the nation should Maithree win. Very sensible decision Udaya. Others in the opposite camp too would realize their folly very soon and join Mahinda. Nothing can stop a Mahinda victory on the 8th of Jan.

Yoosuf Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:15 PM

Now people should be vigilant enough to understand who are behind money and posts ;)

CKP Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:16 PM

Great Decision

ANTON Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:17 PM

NOW I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, WHAT IS REAL JHU AND WHAT IS UNREAL JHU............

prasa_ku Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:21 PM

Whom do we trust now I am sure this crossovers will have very minor effect to the final results

Aruna Shantha Nonis Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:22 PM

This is potitics today... We are watching this drama.. and people will give the final verdict on 08th Jan 2014

desamamakya Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:23 PM

Awasthawadingen galawunu obata hela urumaya barai.You are real patriot,desamamaka helabodunuwange abimanawath acharaya.

SANDA Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:23 PM

You have taken a real decision. Thank you for it.

darkhorse Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:25 PM

Well done. Good decision.

niro Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:26 PM

I believe he does not go behind money, but he might have seen some unstable condition on the other side.

Chaminda Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:14 PM

Thank you Sir.. You belong here.. with the people who love mother lanka

ruwan Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:28 PM

Great work

IPB Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:30 PM

Salute you for your decision. You are on the right side.. Good luck

rasika Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:31 PM

i Also agree with u.

Dilanka Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:33 PM

Great!! we want Mr.Champika Ranawaka too, they are true leaders not street fighters like Anura Kumara and clan. More suitable for President Rajapaksha to bring Sri Lanka UP after January 8th..

ravi Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:37 PM

well done sir. .you have taken a right decision.

rasikac Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:38 PM

Great decision. Thanks Udaya.

Ranjith Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:40 PM

You are a thorough gentleman and I was wondering how could you go to Maithri and support him to appoint Ranil as the Prime Minister. Now we can stay with the belief that you are a genuine patriot. Hope Mr.Champika also will understand this and take the correct decision sooner than later.

vaji Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:42 PM

I doubt whther maithri will come back before the election day

Gajabahu Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:42 PM

Thank you very much my son! Even after a little silance, you have selected the correct path as a true Lankan son. The nation is in a huge danger. The ordinary people of the country has no knowledge on it. We have suffered enough. In 1971, 1983, 1989, 1983- 2009 May. What a disaster. Now only the country has started to breath freely. We are free from terrorism.There are many problems for many of us. But the path taken by great betrayers in the opposition is not the way to address those problems in this critical juncture of our precious country. Remember, this is a country that has protected by the Buddhism for last 2500 years. The future will also be the same. May the Lord Buddha protect you.

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