MR won't accept post of opposition leader

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will give political leadership to the parties and groups with him, but will not accept the post of opposition leader in parliament and function as an ordinary MP, it is learnt.

It is learnt that his closed confidants had advised him not to accept such a post in parliament.

Meanwhile, the United National Party (UNP) has decided to reappoint its parliamenarian Lakshman Kiriella as the Leader of the House and parliamentarian Gayantha Karunatilake as Chief Government Whip. (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 28

Sikuru Wednesday, 26 August 2015 10:43 AM

for 5 years and another 5 years with UNP majority in next elections

Mike Thursday, 27 August 2015 07:57 AM

MR has taken a wrong turn while contesting for GE. He should have not come with SLFP, knowing that they will dump him soon.Instead he should have used a separate party or a front to contest.Of that would have happened then by now, MR is the PM with clear majority.Yet people are not given clear mandate to him to step down. So its not ethical to take such a decision now. Politics required a matured thinking, unlike a sportsman. Sportsman has to retire when he cannot move his legs/run to score and field to catch the balls.They have a clear cut day to go out of the ground. But politics is getting better when you are matured and experienced. So its not the time. Stay in focus, time will come soon. MR is still good to the country.

sampath Thursday, 27 August 2015 02:09 AM

In November 2014, he was the President of SL. Also, if he did not call for the snap election he will still be the President of SL today!!! I wonder why he made this stupid decision and threw all what he had to other people!!!Can someone tell me what made him do that??? Was he insane or he was made insane by the people to whom he was listening to? This is going to haunt him for the rest of his life!!

punchinilame Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:12 PM

About 15 Cases have been filed by the FCID involving MRs people.

raj Wednesday, 26 August 2015 07:41 PM

Will you accept Gold?

sampath Wednesday, 26 August 2015 06:06 PM

Who offered him to be the opposition leader? He is currently only a MP. Let him be that way. He should look after the stupid Kurunegala people who voted him in.

Vinmani Wednesday, 26 August 2015 02:35 PM

Ranil's government is on the extreme right wink. No question about that. Due to this Sri Lanka would definitely loose its former alliance from the other wink. If Mahindha Rajapaksa selected as opposition leader, there would be a balance in this situation.

mithra Wednesday, 26 August 2015 01:16 PM

He says his close confidants advised him not to accept opo.leader post. But three days ago Prasanna, Mahindananda etc. were pleading to him to not to refuse the post as he was a "Jathika Wasthuwak" (National Treasure ). Now who are your new confidants ? You are already a dud coin.

colonel chicken Wednesday, 26 August 2015 12:41 PM

MR i feel sorry for you. you lost all your reputation. u screwed it all by yourself. this time i dont think you can make a come back even after 5 years. its time for you to take some rest.

OMG Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:53 AM

MR only wants to regain his "lost" egos of Jan.

TI Ke Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:31 AM

He is going to pledge to give all his wealth divided to the poor. His sons and relations are smart enough to earn their own living. hehehe

unanimous Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:30 AM

This is wat u get for being too obsessed

sach Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:23 AM

super democracy

upali Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:01 AM

Yes very correct. You can organize a viable opposition not within SLFP which is going to be the part of the govt. and opposition as well.

Rom Wednesday, 26 August 2015 02:32 AM

Ho, please , spare us !

Laminate Wednesday, 26 August 2015 10:42 AM

Better MR stay at home, he has nothing to do now, he spread everything to become PM, hatred, communal speeches, but finally lost......

iemerald Wednesday, 26 August 2015 10:35 AM

JUST FADE INTO NOTHINGNESS. RETIRE TO THE VILLAGE.

Fassey Wednesday, 26 August 2015 09:11 AM

Hey you will not be offered the post either.

mnsmart Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:50 AM

He should enjoy retirement, not to mess around parliament

das Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:46 AM

At least 5 years.

Wine..Whine!! Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:40 AM

Sour grapes..???

Chik Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:27 AM

The Ruling Party will decide the Opposition Party leader post

de silva Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:07 AM

Who will give it to him.If he is then the end of the YAHAPAALANAA government.

sathees Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:04 AM

Who offered him that post?

Jaya Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:04 AM

Only further one step down MR that will long last.

DJ Wednesday, 26 August 2015 07:59 AM

Correct, cause one must know what your talking, tough jobO

suresh Wednesday, 26 August 2015 07:42 AM

Why give up the luxuries he currently enjoys ?!

Waco Wednesday, 26 August 2015 04:59 AM

How long will this Government last?

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