Will join SLFP only if MR is given chairmanship: Welgama

1 November 2017 08:14 pm - 30 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Parliamentarian Kumara Welgama recently said that they would join the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) only if former president Mahinda Rajapaksa would be given the chairmanship and the post of general secretary should be handed over to a member of the joint opposition.

Addressing a function held in Hali-Ela, MP Welgama said that majority of the people were not pleased about the proceedings of this government and added that each and every person’s wish was to have an election.

“Consequences which would be faced by this government after an election would be evident to everyone by then. In the near future, we will decide whether we would struggle against this government in an open stage. We are getting ready for it,” he added.

He also said that they do not know from which party they would come from and added that it would be from the symbol of ‘elephant’, ‘flower bud’, ‘beetle leaf’ or any other symbol. He said that these parties and symbols could be changed even at the last moment.

“A meeting was held in Badulla recently and everyone present wanted Mr. Rajapaksa as the chairman of the SLFP, and the general secretary should be a member of the Joint Opposition,” he added. (Palitha Ariyawansa)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 30

sambo Wednesday, 01 November 2017 08:43 PM

Do you think this country belongs to you or your parents to make such demands. Oh sorry I almost forgot you have only passed grade 8.

shanthapriya Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:58 AM

Mr welgama is very true. that is also the common people,s view. We will not vote for SLFP if they unite

Einstein Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:09 PM

So you reckon its a big loss to the country if you don't join SLFP or stop politics all together???

nandima Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:11 PM

Hey Looser, you have nothing to offer to SLFP or the nation other than your hedonist behaviour and thinking.

large body, small brain Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:15 PM

And all his family members should be made office bearers as well?

TASTER. Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:13 PM

TO MAKE A LAWLESS REGIME AGAIN AND TO ROB THE REMAINING WEALTH OF THE COUNTRY . via DM Android App

Jagath Leanage Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:16 PM

Cant Welgama remember that mahinda was the person who changed the constitution of slfp that the current leader should become the chairman ?

TASTER. Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:14 PM

WHAT A STUPID DEMAND via DM Android App

DREAMER. Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:18 PM

EVEN IN DAY DREAM A RIVER DOESNT FLOW BACKWARDS . via DM Android App

I mad Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:19 PM

Day dream. via DM Android App

POWERGREEDY. Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:24 PM

STILL THE TASTE OF POWER GREEDY HAS NOT BEEN VANISH AT ALL. via DM Android App

roshan Wednesday, 01 November 2017 09:28 PM

being a thief, it is natural he needs a thief to become gang leader

ceylon Wednesday, 01 November 2017 11:04 PM

signs of bankrupt. via DM Android App

Dee Wednesday, 01 November 2017 11:29 PM

Did anyone ask you to join?

Aladeniya Kirimathaya Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:14 AM

Who will invite these rotten fellows who are in the JO.

mysoor maharajah Wednesday, 01 November 2017 11:37 PM

YES, we gave the country to MR to rule. But what did he do. He allowed his family to ruin us. Do you really want us to repeat the same.

Bubble Banda Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:23 AM

Mahinda in fact, robbed the public money and filled the pockets in billions of his family members, no doubt.

ranmala Thursday, 02 November 2017 12:40 AM

Hello! Ali baba and the forty thieves have no place in a future government. It is going to be a broad alliance comprising of intellectuals and clean people

raj Thursday, 02 November 2017 04:47 AM

advocating to swindle the country again.

Asoka Thursday, 02 November 2017 08:11 AM

Oh yes, please come and take the party over, you moron!

johan Thursday, 02 November 2017 08:52 AM

Good Welgama.Let MR come forward and force the government to clear all corruption,frauds and murder charges against him and his family.He must prove his innocence and take over the SLFP Chairmanship

kukula Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:11 AM

A reckless HORNEY day dreamer.

Morris Babu Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:11 AM

Welgama fly a kite man, how could the SLFP leadership given to a Thief?

Nevil Senanayake (Lawyer) Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:13 AM

Don't day dream Welga, you robbers including your captain Alibaba Mahinda will not be allowed to join SLFP.

Lion Viswanathan Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:19 AM

Just an example: Swines will not be allowed to step in to even a small house. I am referring to the JO alibabas.

roshan Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:42 AM

We dont need you or your corrupt leader. stay away.

ravin Thursday, 02 November 2017 10:00 AM

Does this demand amounted to blackmailing? Anyone want to join/or be in any political party they must adhere to party constitution/rules and regulations. Not the otherway around. Be it anyone.

Priya Thursday, 02 November 2017 10:32 AM

Mr. Welgama , Upali Wijewardene is alive and will be back to Sri- Lanka very soon. Be careful........

TA without Thursday, 02 November 2017 10:33 AM

gon talks.

Kaboos Thursday, 02 November 2017 10:50 AM

This 8th std fellow mentality absurd

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Will join SLFP only if MR is given chairmanship: Welgama

Comments - 30

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

23 year old youth ends up having his testicles removed

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

April 15 declared a government holiday

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

New Visa procedure implemented

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Middleman arrested for price gouging at Kalutara eatery

Bondholders’ agreement delay won’t hinder IMF third tranche payout: Dr. Coomaraswamy

Party leaders to shoot down MPs request for concessionary duty free vehicle permits

Rising temperatures Public urged to provide water access to animals

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings