Video: Extend the term of local govt. bodies or go for a poll: Dullas

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The Government should announce an election if it was not going to extend the term of local government bodies without transferring their powers to a special commissioner or a Secretary, UPFA MP Dullas Alahapperuma said.

Mr. Allahapperuma speaking at a media briefing this morning said transferring the powers of the local government bodies to such a Commissioner would be fulfilling the UNP’s agenda.

He said the UNP is aiming to deteriorate UPFA’s power in local government bodies before holding a general election.

Mr. Allahapperuma alleged that the UNP was attempting to go for a general election by taking over the power of local government bodies.

He requested the UPFA MPs who had obtained ministerial positions in the government not to allow such a move.

Mr. Allahapperuma said it was not surprising for the UNP to attempt to break the unity of the SLFP and said they were doubtful whether the SLFPers who joined the UNP government were also attempting to do so.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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Aba Jayasekera Saturday, 09 May 2015 07:12 PM

The SLFP MPs must realise that they are marked men. They should realise that Rajapakse is actually a hate filled man bent on revenge. He will not forget that they joined the UNP Government. If he gets power they will be all treated the way he treated Sarath Fonseka. Dulles talking about “our friends” is only to tempt them to get their help.

Bala Saturday, 09 May 2015 08:44 PM

Dulles as the name implies, is not John Foster but still a USA citizen. He ran away and came back to join Ali Baba and the thieves. So now he has to shout something to keep MR camp flag flying.

de silva Saturday, 09 May 2015 09:14 PM

I doubt somebody will hear his request or is he trying to blackmail.The people who joined the government are enjoying and do you think they want to loose all that.

REALPATRIAT Saturday, 09 May 2015 10:20 PM

HE IS NOT AN ELECTED MP. HE HAS ENTERED FROM BLACKDOOR AND UTTERRING NONSENSE via DM Android App

Saman Sunday, 10 May 2015 12:42 AM

Who is he to command President ? Was he allowed to demand or suggest anything to former president? Please bequiet, now everything is happening according to the law.

T Wickramaratna Sunday, 10 May 2015 07:48 AM

Make Dulles the next P M candidate. He can then do all what the horu hathaliya wants. Good Luck

george Sunday, 10 May 2015 07:57 AM

This idiot should shut up, keep his tail between his legs and go after his master.

jolly bird Sunday, 10 May 2015 02:20 PM

CAN HE CONTEST AND WIN A SEAT N E V E R ... via DM Android App

Mailmen Sunday, 10 May 2015 04:29 PM

Just shouting to show he is still a politicien he knows well enough he will soon be the next patient in prison hospital. via DM Android App

bala Monday, 11 May 2015 08:39 AM

Who are you to suggest this? You are a nobody now, one who does not even know the Sri Lanka flag.

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