118 MPs still oppose new Prime Minister: Harin

5 November 2018 08:52 am - 11 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

A majority of 118 members of Parliament still oppose the appointment of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new Prime Minister despite the crossing over of UNP MP Asoka Priyantha, UNP Spokesman Harin Fernando said yesterday.

Mr. Fernando told Daily Mirror that crossing over of Asoka Priyantha was not significant as 118 MPs still oppose the appointment of Mr. Rajapaksa as the PM.

“A majority of MPs may not support UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe but they oppose the appointment of Mr. Rajapaksa,” he said.

He said they are confident of getting the support of the SLMC led by MP Rauff Hakeem and the ACMC led by MP Rishad Bathiudeen as well.(Yohan Perera)

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 - 11

ANTON Monday, 05 November 2018 08:59 AM

BUT LEADING MONKS IN THIS COUNTRY SUPPORTED AND GAVE BLESSINGS TO THE NEW PM.

Siripala Monday, 05 November 2018 09:12 AM

Monks on the fence??

johan Monday, 05 November 2018 09:17 AM

These leading monks were unable to control Gnanasera Thera.during MR Regime.It is similarly they focus what is happeningaround them and time to time they change themselves.They do not have any policies

wirantha Monday, 05 November 2018 09:26 AM

Corruption has no end,,,do the monks agree to Mahindas past corrupt deeds and murders during his time,,even now he has started by trying to establish a Govt by buying over MPs offering huge bribes,,is that permitted in Budhism we ask the leading monks,,are theyblind to all this..

Mlt Monday, 05 November 2018 09:31 AM

And his emimence the cardinal malcolm ranjith also.

Jaffna Logic Monday, 05 November 2018 09:14 AM

Mark my word Indian loving Ranil can never ever get back to his position.

Denesh Monday, 05 November 2018 09:15 AM

I am scared if the price per head goes up from the present 50 million to a 100 million there could be more crossovers.

GH Monday, 05 November 2018 09:28 AM

Empty fussing results no value, await the day of parliamentary convention as announced by the President My3.

johan Monday, 05 November 2018 10:50 AM

My3 has strong mind but he does not have policies and does not have long term vision.He can do anything temporarily using his power

MP Monday, 05 November 2018 10:08 AM

Don't think we have forgotten the CB robbery.!

Sanath Monday, 05 November 2018 10:26 AM

Do not have over confidance. The majority has no ethics and values. The frogs keep jumping for any perks they may get.

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.

118 MPs still oppose new Prime Minister: Harin

Comments - 11

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

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

Sri Lanka defaults on USD 6 billion payment despite rising reserves: Patali

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Sri Lanka’s Rupee leads emerging markets in 1st quarter of 2024

No decision to declare April 15 as public holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

TODAY'S HEADLINES