UNP led Vipakshaye Virodhaya is the sole opposition-Ranil

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Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that there can’t be any other opposition movement other than the UNP-led ‘Vipakshaye Virodhaya’.

He made this comment after signing an MOU to form a joint movement comprising nine political parties at the Town Hall, Colombo today.

“We will be the center for all the people and parties who fight against the Rajapaksa regime. We may have our own views as different parties but now we are trying to start a new political vision,” Mr.Wickremesinghe said. Accordingly, the main purpose of forming the new movement is to fight against the Rajapaksa regime as well as the corruption within the government and to rebuild the national reconciliation

Leaders of the UNP, Tamil National Alliance, Democratic People’s Front, Nawa Sama Samaja Party, Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya, Ruhunu Janatha Party, Eksath Janatha Peramuna, Muslim Tamil National Alliance and Nidahase Wedikawa signed the MOU.

Mr. Wickremesinghe also invited other political parties to join the alliance.

M.A Sumanthiran, Hemakumara Nanayakkara, Aruna Zoysa, Sirimasri Hapuarachchi, Azath Salley and Sudarshana Gunawardana also addressed the event. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Comments - 55

Clifford Tuesday, 12 February 2013 06:14 AM

I am not quite sure that this method will work? You need to have a strong and a bold leader to topple this government

Malaka Silva Monday, 11 February 2013 10:28 PM

This is another joke same as our government, we need a proper opposition, need more intellectuals. never heard of some the parties mentioned here.

premalal Monday, 11 February 2013 11:10 PM

Ranil made a balanced statement on anti Muslim campaign of some Sinhala extremists.People like Ahmad cannot look at any thing impartially as they look at everything through their religion.

Kaslana Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:36 AM

Without Ranil it is a "Sole" opposition. With Ranil, it will be a "Hole" opposition!

ANTON Tuesday, 12 February 2013 01:01 AM

THAWATH ACHCHAARUWAK

cate Tuesday, 12 February 2013 01:49 AM

Toothless opposition - run by a dictator, sign by equal day dreamers ...Miracle of Asia

malkanthi Tuesday, 12 February 2013 01:59 AM

In politics, an organized minority is a political majority. But RW has not proven as a reliable leader. Dictators always look good until the last minutes.

prasanth Tuesday, 12 February 2013 02:37 AM

Sajith premadasa will fight against rajapaksa and ranil regime

Fayad Tuesday, 12 February 2013 02:46 AM

Ranil first get all the talents in your own party to support you that more than enough
without having empty vote base jokers

ari Tuesday, 12 February 2013 03:02 AM

You suggested the referendum instead of an election.what Vorodaya you talk about.You are such a useless person and 90% of the UNP strong members have crossed over and never in history of UNP members crossed over to SLFP led government.It was opposite till you become the leader..YOu don't know how to protest so for get about your VIRODAYA please.You will never win election and you do nto want to win too...

Ranjith Tuesday, 12 February 2013 03:20 AM

Please Change the name as MAHINDA CHINTHANAYE VIPAKSHA VIRODATHANAGUMA

Andrew Pitugala Tuesday, 12 February 2013 03:17 AM

Ranil is a willing accomplice of the Rajapakse regime, and is greatly benefited as the leader of the opposition and has not achieved anything for the people who voted for the UNP.

Jamal Tuesday, 12 February 2013 05:58 AM

Strange Bed Fellows. In politics, there is no friendship but personal interests. Mr. Sally, Have you forgotten your words that Ranil lost 23 elections ?

Chris Tuesday, 12 February 2013 06:07 AM

Guys, we are not talkig about religion here, this about our country and its future.
this is a real serious stituation , this about what we are going to give for our kids in future a democratic country or otherwise

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:29 PM

Future United Divided Party

Nandana Tuesday, 12 February 2013 07:19 AM

Hi to all the Readers,

As proud Sri lankan let me applaude all of you for atleast trying to do something right,

I dont care whether you succeed or not atleast i know you guys tried.

The only way to succeed your mission is by enlightning people and telling the truth,

Q 1. If you form a GVT will you take people who are working in the current GVT

Q 3. Will you tell the people the truth in what you are going to do and how you are going to achieve your goals,

Q 4. This is to Mr.Ranil Wickramasinghe i will fight for the country any given time if you can promise us that you will tell the truth in your ellection manifesto and you will enlighten the people on the truth of our countries situation and how you plan to walk us through this.

Regards
Nandana

Mason Tuesday, 12 February 2013 08:28 AM

RW, will you give us a Road Map and Time Table as to what your activities are going to be for the next two years.

Devaka Tuesday, 12 February 2013 08:34 AM

Ranil must be very disappointed with Mahinda for not giving him a ministry in the cabinet reshuffle

Minister Tuesday, 12 February 2013 09:10 AM

After the inauguration of the virodaya he will go back to sleep!

Aney Machang Tuesday, 12 February 2013 10:49 AM

Future United Congress paKshaya, to further strengthen MR

jayantha silva Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:17 AM

Nandana , you need to grow up man.

Observer Observer Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:20 AM

We should all get together to do away with the corrupt Rajapaska regime

Devaka Wednesday, 13 February 2013 05:59 AM

Dear Observer Observer, until Ranil, is chased away nothing will happen to the Rajapakse regime.

Nandana Wednesday, 13 February 2013 06:18 AM

I have grown up...

Have you????? look around you at least you have the knowledge to even dislike me what about the rest don't they deserve to be a part of our countries voice.

Education and Knowledge is what we need

Nandana Wednesday, 13 February 2013 06:20 AM

So wake them up and fight for our country don't just say negative things.

Support with words if you are physically disable..

We are here to fight for our country any day and any time

Nandana Wednesday, 13 February 2013 06:21 AM

Tell that Mantara that you are been brained washed with as long as you think like that.... The country has no hope

Nandana Wednesday, 13 February 2013 06:36 AM

Well said Sir I am with you 100%

Riyad Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:00 AM

NATO (no action talking only) via DM Android App

waz Monday, 11 February 2013 07:32 PM

Señor Ranil, You need more!

saman Monday, 11 February 2013 12:00 AM

this is led by MR's minister opposition leader. therefore it is fishy when RW says there can't be other oppositions. message is clear RW wants a puppet opposition. RW is scared JVP will pose a threat to MR. bogus opposition of MR led by RW will not last long! via DM Android App

reader Monday, 11 February 2013 12:00 AM

yea and allow the TND to devide this country via DM Android App

Eastern King Monday, 11 February 2013 12:00 AM

Really... via DM Android App

Aney Machang Monday, 11 February 2013 04:22 PM

MR & RW's ploy to further weaken the UNP.
UNP supporters cannot be fooled anymore.

ranilrajapssaspukkol Monday, 11 February 2013 04:38 PM

True opposition should from general sarath fonseka and shiranne bandaranayake. Ranil will act like opposition but he will favor the rajapassa thieves.

srinath.gunaratne Monday, 11 February 2013 04:41 PM

Already sounds like a budding dictator. Me Me and me

thariq Monday, 11 February 2013 12:00 AM

azath sali is a real joker.. via DM Android App

Ahmad Monday, 11 February 2013 05:26 PM

Ranil has lost reasonable amount of Muslim support because of critical comment he made few days back.

Rawanasinghe Monday, 11 February 2013 05:40 PM

Contragulation Ranil & other leaders of the Vipakshaye Virodhaya...Time is right now to end this Rajapaksha Ruling. we are with you.

Monarawila Monday, 11 February 2013 06:00 PM

Yes, that is the way to go. Bringing UNP in to power means bringing another set of theives.

007 Monday, 11 February 2013 06:00 PM

Who cares.

dass Monday, 11 February 2013 06:17 PM

monkeys building houses

galapitamada Monday, 11 February 2013 07:28 PM

RW is large part of the MR RW game plan. This guy would gooble all the parties in favor of MR

007 Monday, 11 February 2013 02:08 PM

Your are wrong. You are not part of the opposition. You are part of the regime. You will see the real opposition at the next election.

Hussein Monday, 11 February 2013 07:50 PM

007, who is your real oppsition? Sajith? SF? JVP ? They are all outdated in the minds of Srilankan people! Wait and see !
I agree Ranil is also outdated.

T Monday, 11 February 2013 08:07 PM

That is he is telling he will be in opposition for life and will not allow anyone to be the opposition leader. In other words he declares he has no intention to be a ruling leader ever.

007 Monday, 11 February 2013 08:38 PM

He has no support from the Singhalese.

prf Monday, 11 February 2013 08:48 PM

another help to mr

LankanInOZ Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:00 AM

Oh, there's an opposition movement in Sri Lanka ? :O !!! That's nice to hear !

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:19 PM

How Long Will It Last . Has It Got A Time Frame.

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:20 PM

Sajith Where Are You!

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:23 PM

When Going Gets Tough the Weak Gets Going

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:25 PM

The Alternative Force

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:27 PM

Coming Out Of Retirement

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:28 PM

This Is Another Family Taking Shape.

Lucky Weeramantry Monday, 11 February 2013 09:33 PM

Future United Divided Party

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