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By Indika Sri Aravinda

General Sarath Fonseka has submitted an application to Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayaka seeking to form his own party under the name ‘Democratic People’s Alliance with Tiran Alles as the General Secretary.

The new party will be part of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) headed by General Fonseka which also includes the JVP.

Currently Fonseka does not have his own political party although he heads the Alliance. (Daily Mirror online) 

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  • smith saudi arabia Wednesday, 30 June 2010 05:10 PM

    Bravo General!

    Tissamaharama Wednesday, 30 June 2010 11:13 AM

    When will the new party release their manifesto? A lot depends on their approach to the national issues, not least among them being the minority grievences

    Matara Kolla Wednesday, 30 June 2010 11:15 AM

    What party without a leg to stand on !

    Jehan Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:19 PM

    Tasty politics more parties more power Even SF or JVP didn't oppose $50000 worth permit, so silent when they get something so guys no body is for us they all are for them only

    Straightforward Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:32 PM

    A person calling a spate a spate. Need courageous people like you to clean the dirty politics in the country without considerations to 'backgrounds' , be it ethnic, political or regional!

    Shaik Anwar Ahamath Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:39 PM

    Don't fall for the sycophants egging you on once again to fight their own agendas. Don't you ever learn?

    ND Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:40 PM

    SF won the war single handedly? WOW. news to all of us.

    ND Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:43 PM

    You undisputed coz you got just 98k votes. Very undisputed indeed.

    wijendra Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:56 PM

    Ane paw JVP.

    Asanka Wednesday, 30 June 2010 01:21 PM

    What will happened to JPV then ???

    Wasantha Wednesday, 30 June 2010 01:40 PM

    There are enough political parties in Sri Lanka to devide people but not to serve.

    Shamir Wednesday, 30 June 2010 02:21 PM

    Good luck General Fonseka...

    Migida Wednesday, 30 June 2010 03:00 PM

    We have some hope.Sir Congratulations!.

    eranga.. Wednesday, 30 June 2010 04:57 PM

    Jayawewa!

    nikita Wednesday, 30 June 2010 11:12 AM

    will u stay alive at least to face the next presidential election. God bless you

    lester fernando Wednesday, 30 June 2010 05:49 PM

    We wish you all the best sir! Never give-up, we are always with you!

    AMILA.G Wednesday, 30 June 2010 06:00 PM

    GOOD LUCK TO YOU SIR! YOU DESERVE A LOT MORE!

    daham Wednesday, 30 June 2010 06:10 PM

    Goooooood luck!

    Abey Wednesday, 30 June 2010 06:40 PM

    Looks like SF does not know where he is headed - within a year he has 'jumped' 3 parties!

    sambaata Wednesday, 30 June 2010 07:32 PM

    Good move - to stay away from the JVP!

    Dr.Raghavan Thursday, 01 July 2010 03:39 AM

    If he really cares for Sri Lanka , he should disown his US green card and should retain his Sri Lankan citizenship till the end.

    Malin Thursday, 01 July 2010 04:49 AM

    What will happen to DNA his alliance with JVP? Both SF and TA' are good at money matters.

    Upul Karunanayake Thursday, 01 July 2010 05:26 AM

    One day people will realize the need of statesman not politicians. Good you prepair for that from now.

    MaPer Thursday, 01 July 2010 05:43 AM

    I think he will get a better acceptance without the JVP as many government servants and services personnel in particular remember how many of them were assassinated and died on burning tyres in the 1988/89 era. Also, Arjuna & Tiran Alles (particularly his father R.I>T. Alles) are very respected citizens.

    Roshan Thursday, 01 July 2010 05:58 AM

    Good move, the JVP has already spoiled their creditabilty.

    Rohan Thursday, 01 July 2010 08:15 AM

    Well done sir,keep it up

    sam avoon Friday, 02 July 2010 10:15 AM

    i wrote many letters to you but i dont think that you might have got it as JVP is in control of your party so i wish you all the best for the party so i can contact you very easily go ahead without any fear we sri lankan are with you sir one day the whole sri lanka will see who won the war

    jay Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:32 AM

    This man betrayed the country, and continue to do so. This party will for sure go to oblivion soon.

    Arshad Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:02 AM

    Wish him all success

    malkanthi Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:04 AM

    Very good move! absorb all the guys with a steel back-bone who will dare to act different to the prevailing unfortunate political culture. We can look forward to a better tomorrow!

    BUGGER Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:08 AM

    Execelent. only problem is the new party will be haunted with allegations

    willows Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:09 AM

    Wise move Sir, there will be a lot of people who will rally around you, those who wanted to see a change in our politics, and only you can do it Sir, we wish you all the best for a clean and corruption free party

    dave Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:12 AM

    This is the Power Monger who wants to be the president of Sir Lanka

    Ind Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:20 AM

    I bet nobody in this forum who supports him, will vote for him. They only use him as a tool to make the government unfomfortable.

    RajasH Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:21 AM

    hope this is an inclusive party accomodating all minorities

    Nishantha Rajapakse Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:25 AM

    here we go! lets get into business General..all the best sir! We are with you!

    Ashley Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:26 AM

    I will always support u sir. Our war hero!! the only hero!!

    Sanja Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:27 AM

    I think u are been called as "Sir" by everyone commented here, in the deep meaning of the word.

    Jayamanna Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:29 AM

    What about others dude?. Are they power hungry?.

    Rahman Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:31 AM

    Good luck and wish you all the best. you are the right figure to be the leader.

    charith Wednesday, 30 June 2010 08:59 AM

    Good luck you and your party sir

    Gunda Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:34 AM

    A wise move as the first step. Now control your mouth and what you say...

    Gyan Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:39 AM

    U r the only hope for us sir...U have the vision and proven leadership.... We are all with u as always....

    Mahendra Rajapaksa Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:47 AM

    All the best General!

    Matara Kolla Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:49 AM

    The great sinhala saying ' swapping the pillow to alleviate
    the headache'. Don't you realize your party is over ?

    Monara Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:06 AM

    We need a good opposition main party with a wise leadership. May God guide you in doing so. Our sincere wishes.

    Jagath Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:08 AM

    Well gone! General

    Rasika Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:14 AM

    Power greediness of this man puts country into a risk

    Padma Fernando Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:23 AM

    Well said!

    Nalaka Herath Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:28 AM

    A very good move for the sake of our beloved country. This will further dilute the power of opposition and ensure the continuous UPFA governments!

    Hassen Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:29 AM

    We salute you Sir,
    You are our only undisputed leader
    All the best for you and for all Sri Lankans.

    shanthapriya Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:36 AM

    will he give more preference to army deserters in offering membership.

    wansa Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:57 AM

    Your political path is absolutely not correct.


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