Pivithuru Hela Urumaya not to take part in APC

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The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) today announced that it would no longer take part in the All Party Conference (APC) convened to consult the political parties’ opinion on how to address UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka, claiming that the APC was only a media show.

Writing a letter to President’s Secretary P.B. Abeykoon, PHU General Secretary MP Udaya Gammanpila said despite the mandate of the APC to consult opinion of all the parties, the government had already taken a number of decisions on its own.

He said these decisions were not only detrimental to the national security of the country, they would also entangle the country more deep in the international trap it’s already engulfed in.

“It seems the notion of the APC is to show to the world that the opinions of all the parties are considered when making decisions. Therefore, we don’t want to take part in such a drama. However, we will not hesitate to give our assistance if the government genuinely decides to face international challenges after having discussions with other parties,” Mr. Gammanpila said.

Addressing a news conference, he said US representative to the UN Samantha Power is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on November 23 and questioned what’s the reason behind her visit was.

Meanwhile, National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader MP Wimal Weerawansa said they would not allow the country to fall prey into any danger but said if the government intentionally putting the country in an international trap, they would also leave the APC.

“We don’t want to take responsibility of placing the country in a trap by taking part in the APC. If the government continues to tighten the grip on Sri Lanka in an international trap, we will leave the APC,” he said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Comments - 15

Manel Wednesday, 18 November 2015 03:29 AM

APC CAN MANAGE THINGS EASILY W/O THREE WHEEL PARTIES.

Praba Wednesday, 18 November 2015 05:12 AM

You are correct Sir. Best way to protect the motherland is to co conduct news conferences.

Cobra Wednesday, 18 November 2015 06:34 AM

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

Desmond Jeromme Wednesday, 18 November 2015 08:54 AM

Hay man you are not needed.

Kadupol Jothywansa Wednesday, 18 November 2015 08:58 AM

He has a stinking mouth utters lies. Hence, we should not invite this nutty.

Bubble Banda Wednesday, 18 November 2015 08:59 AM

Liar...Liar...Liar who invited you?

J Palitha Wednesday, 18 November 2015 09:00 AM

In fact, he was not invited, that is why fellow is upset.

onlooker Wednesday, 18 November 2015 09:34 AM

This set up will easily give in our country to the western countries. NGO money is working on the JVP too, very pathetic. Wimal and Udaya we appreciate your stand.

sunil. n Wednesday, 18 November 2015 10:44 AM

Where do you find a political party called PHU ? Phooo...Phooo

lkboy Wednesday, 18 November 2015 11:43 AM

Who cares? our sports society has more members than your so called party.

Mahesh Jayasuriya Wednesday, 18 November 2015 12:44 PM

Glad you decided that way. Anyway you are not invited to the APC .

willows Wednesday, 18 November 2015 01:15 PM

we did not ask from a one man party???

garawi Wednesday, 18 November 2015 02:50 PM

Great, good riddance!

Mason Wednesday, 18 November 2015 03:07 PM

Thank you for keeping away. After all your contribution will not amount to much.

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 18 November 2015 04:44 PM

Great, now you can buy a three wheeler with the Rs. 100 gifted by the public and do something that is more closer to your personality.

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