Joseph raps UNP Youth Front at Gampaha and gets booed

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A tense situation erupted at the Gampaha United National Party (UNP) Youth Front meeting on Saturday, after Ja-Ela UNP organiser Joseph Michael Perera was refused an opportunity to address the meeting, it was reported.

Mr. Perera had attended a function at Weligampitiya, Ja-Ela following an invitation by UNP Youth Front President Kavinda Jayawardene, to initiate the UNP Youth Front Action Committee.

It was reported MP Ravi Karunanayake participated at the event as the Chief Guest for the event and the invitee speech had been done by him.

Later, during the vote of thanks Mr. Perera, who stood up from his seat questioned the organisers that he was not given an opportunity to address the meeting therefore requested a speech but was refused.

“I was invited. Won’t I be given a speech? I’m the national Coordinator. Are these youth afraid of me,” he asked.

He also told the MP Karunanayake that it was wrong not to allow him to address as the Party leadership had provided him the national coordinator position.

However, replying to Mr. Perera, Mr. Karunanayake said that he accepted the fault and he took the full responsibility for what had happened.

Mr. Karunanayake also said that the event was organised by him.
“That is also wrong,” Mr. Perera respond.

However, later Mr. Perera had given the opportunity to address the gathering but the microphones not function at the time.

Again Mr. Perera continued to lambast at the organisers from the podium for their shortcomings pointing the finger that such shortcomings tarnished the image of the UNP.

Suddenly, MP Karunanayake left the building with the other members and the crowd, who were present, was also seen following Mr. Karunanayake, without considering Perera at the podium.

The crowed was also seen booing at Mr. Perera. (Thilanka Kanakarathna and Dewapriya Chandrasiri)

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Comments - 12

Anil Sunday, 24 September 2017 05:18 PM

RK should be chased out from the UNP. He with his leadership are destroying the party.

Sharon Monday, 25 September 2017 10:28 AM

And the country...

ceylon Sunday, 24 September 2017 06:23 PM

must make retirement age for politicians.they are government employees.their retirement age is 65.why dont apply this rule for them .some one go to supreme court for this. via DM Android App

Peter Sunday, 24 September 2017 07:59 PM

this meeting is not for mr.perera, its for uahapalana ,treasury bond looters.

Gratiaen Hewa Sunday, 24 September 2017 08:08 PM

A very unpleasant incident. Mr.Joseph Michael Perera is a very senior member of the party.He deserves the respect at least considering his seniority.He has been humiliated. This type of behaviour of the organisers cannot be condoned. Hope the leader of the party view this matter pronto and see that such sordid happenings will not happen in the future!

Premalal Monday, 25 September 2017 10:27 AM

The UNP must be re named Untied National Plunderer's party.

Ram Monday, 25 September 2017 02:17 AM

UNP appear to be in shambles, infighting and discards leading meetings to gather momentum for their future survival, all this must be stopped.

Ruvan Monday, 25 September 2017 02:36 AM

This is the pathetic situation in the UNP today. The party has been hijacked by thieves and their foolhardy behavior is a clear signal that the party is finished. I believe that this deterioration started with the demise of Dudley Senanayake who opposed JR's myopic decisions on many issues. Don't forget JR wanted to join SLFP at the time against Dudley.

DOT Monday, 25 September 2017 03:30 AM

A watered down reporting of an event insulting a Senior , walking out and the ignorant youth , ignorant of the protocol of listening to a Senior booing the Veteran Politician ,,not in keeping with the UNP the oldest party of the country ..

td Monday, 25 September 2017 04:01 AM

RAVI KARUNANAYAKE TRYING TO DIVIDE THE UNP BY USING YOUNG MPs.AND SPENDING MONEY ON THEM.JOSEPH MICHEL IS NOT A THIEF, NOT A LAIR AND RAVI IS MANIPULATING UNP YOUTH FRONT FOR HIS ADVANTAGE RAVI KARUNANAYAKE SHOULD NOT BE THE FUTURE LEADER IN THE UNP. HE MAY HAVE A DREEM WHICH WILL NOT BECOME A REALITY.RAVI IS NOT A CLEAN MAN AND A MOUTHFUL LAIR.

Kingsley Wijesinhe Monday, 25 September 2017 06:42 AM

It is time that old fossils like Joseph Michael Perera, Gamini Jayawickrama Perer, John Amaratunga etc. retired gracefully and left the field free for younger people to take the party forward.

ANTON Monday, 25 September 2017 08:05 AM

RAVI ALWAYS WANTS TO BE THE MAN OF THE TOURNAMENT,

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