Parties unite

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The political parties, advocating a common candidate to oppose President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Election, would sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today covering seven elements that include the proposal for the abolition of the Executive Presidency, the Daily Mirror learns.

The National Movement for Social Justice spearheaded by Ven. Maduluwawe Sobhitha Thera has mediated this common programme among the parties in the opposition including the United National Party (UNP), Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).

The leaders of these political parties are also expected to make a public announcement today after signing this agreement.

Besides, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga is also playing a pivotal role, especially in rallying the support of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members disappointed with the ruling party at the moment.

The parties agreed last week to put forward a candidate acceptable to all of them under a common symbol. Several names had been proposed for this.

Among them are the names of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, party’s Leadership Council Chairman Karu Jayasuriya and Ms. Kumaratunga.
However, no final decision has been taken in this regard.

Meanwhile, the TNA seems to be divided over its decision to support a common candidate at this election, as a section of the party wants to be neutral.(Kelum Bandara )

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Good move Monday, 10 November 2014 11:27 AM

Great move to the country king...welldone

gihanperera Monday, 10 November 2014 12:34 PM

Time for justice.

prasanna@koreanspa.lk Monday, 10 November 2014 12:40 PM

who is this time bily boy ?

lokka Monday, 10 November 2014 03:33 PM

but still wont win coz ranil is there

MrEmotiontional Monday, 10 November 2014 03:56 PM

It is a great thing that these people have put aside their political, personal grudges and came forward to save this country. They have a clear vision. All the best. Send the cancerous regime home.

baiya Monday, 10 November 2014 04:12 PM

Another power hungry lot trying to make a living....if their candidate win,Ven Maduluwawe Sobitha and JVP will be out of this alliance in 2 months... claiming their demands or voice was not given a place within.

BANDA Monday, 10 November 2014 04:42 PM

Nothing will happen..again MAHINDA

Hako Monday, 10 November 2014 05:00 PM

Ven Thera and the JVP has already extended their support. Yeah, they are different. Thats why they have come together for a common purpose.

Panta Monday, 10 November 2014 05:04 PM

Too many crooks will spoil the coup?

gamaati Monday, 10 November 2014 07:40 PM

common candidate should be acceptable to common man not to the leaders.

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