No nomination for Mervyn, Sajin, Duminda?

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The party seriously considers the exclusion of three MPs who have tarnished their reputations. It is learnt that most party seniors are not in favour of giving nomination to them.
President Maitripala Sirisena has had reservation about giving nomination to three former MPs of the United People Freedom Alliance (UPFA) charged with various allegations, it is learnt. The President has given the authority for UPFA Secretary Susil Premajayantha and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Secretary Anura Priyadarshana Yapa to select candidates in consultation with other party leaders. According to UPFA sources, the President will not interfere with the selection of candidates. The UPFA has already started initial work for the selection of candidates. The party has decided to give nomination to all the MPs who served in the last Parliament representing it. However, the party seriously considers the exclusion of three MPs who have tarnished their reputation. They are Mervyn Silva, Sajin da Vass Gunawardane and Duminda Silva It is learnt that most party seniors are not in favour of giving nomination to them. These MPs were notorious for various miscreants during the previous rule. The UPFA nomination committee will meet again to discuss the preparation of lists and the allocation of slots among its allies. Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP), a key ally of the UPFA, has sought nomination for ten members on the UPFA ticket. Besides, Democratic Left Front led by former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has sought nominations for its members to contest from five districts under the UPFA.
Meanwhile, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been requested to select Ratnapura, Kurunegala or Gampaha to contest this election. A source from the UPFA said he would consider Kurunegala for this purpose.(Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 17

mala Monday, 06 July 2015 10:02 AM

Exactly

Bala Monday, 06 July 2015 06:04 PM

What about the 37 others beginning with Rohitha Abey, Mahindananda, Johnny F, WimalW, Sarana G, etc - all equally in same boat.

Nandanee Monday, 06 July 2015 03:14 PM

"There is honour among thieves".....English Proverb

ravishan Monday, 06 July 2015 02:21 PM

If Mahinda wins the trio can enter through the national list.Because they are so important for a stable govt.

subash wicks Monday, 06 July 2015 02:10 PM

What matters is not randomly selecting or omitting candidates but there should be a well laid down criteria for selecting candidates. A candidate should not be selected purely on his or her popularity. A prospective candidate should be popular as well as with good character and good educational qualifications and experience. That is the only way to do away with undesirable characters.

chandler Monday, 06 July 2015 02:00 PM

Good move. None of them deserve the nomination. Leave Muthhetuwegama too from Galle as well. Mervyn can go back to fish market,

ibnuaboo Monday, 06 July 2015 01:10 PM

UPFA needs its victory for which they Will not hesitate to give tickets even if ghosts

garawi Monday, 06 July 2015 12:13 PM

Duminda was in Medamulana observing SIL with the president last week. So may be he denounced drug dealing :-))

Vachane Monday, 06 July 2015 10:02 AM

How about Vasu with the P fame?

mack Monday, 06 July 2015 08:57 AM

you give nomination to the biggest looter of the country and ignore the sprats keep it up MY3 via DM Android App

Mr.Perfect Monday, 06 July 2015 09:59 AM

Sri Lanka, a land like no other. How very true. A land filled with traitors and Hooligans.

nan Monday, 06 July 2015 09:58 AM

strip them in public and tie them to trees for 1 week.

saman Monday, 06 July 2015 09:53 AM

No room for scum bags!

Nadeesha Monday, 06 July 2015 09:46 AM

If UPFA gives nomination to the Ali Baba, it should give nomination to his thieves also.

ANTON Monday, 06 July 2015 08:56 AM

YES !!! FIRST GIVE DOCTORATES TO THE OTHER TWO PEOPLE ALSO.

lmj Monday, 06 July 2015 09:01 AM

No nomination to Wimal too. via DM Android App

Bippity Boppity Boo Monday, 06 July 2015 08:52 AM

If Mahinda can why not these? Mahinda was worse than these fellows and he was the Ali Baba! ! !

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