Plot behind Dinesh’s suspension: JO says at 'car park' news briefing

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Joint opposition Chief Organiser MP Dullas Alahapperuma said today a political conspiracy was behind the suspension of their leader MP Dinesh Gunawardane and this was an attempt to silence their voices.

Holding a news conference in a vehicle park outside the entrance to Parliament, since they were not permitted to hold the news conference inside Parliament, MP Alahapperuma said the government and the Speaker had robbed the joint opposition of all its rights.

“Though the Speaker’s decision is final, it has not been mentioned anywhere that his decision is always accurate. Today, we have been stripped from our right to hold news briefings inside Parliament. The Government and the Speaker, on behalf of the government, is attempting to suppress the voice of the joint opposition,” he said.

He said their group, which consists of 51 MPs, was the second largest faction in Parliament after the United National Party and MP Gunawardane was the group's nominee to attend the party leaders' meetings, Parliament committee meetings and to make statements on behalf of them.

“Therefore, the suspension of our leader for a week should not be taken lightly. All the powers enjoyed by us have been stripped away by the Speaker within a matter of minutes. This is an effort to suppress the people’s rights,” he said.

He said Mr. Gunawardane was scheduled to speak about the SAITM issue and the Indian fishermen issue in Parliament today.

“The suspension has resulted in these issues not being discussed. The Opposition Leader doesn’t speak about the main issues faced by the country. We are the ones that highlight these issues and fight on behalf of the people,” he said.

Meanwhile, MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena said none of their MPs had entered Parliament through the National List and it was disappointing to witness the suspension of the leader of such a dynamic group.

MPs Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Dilum Amunugama, Keheliya Rambukwella, Vidura Wickramanayake, Prasanna Ranatunga, Sisira Jayakody, Niroshan Premaratne, Indika Anurudda, Johnston Fernando and many others attended the news briefing. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Comments - 29

Atha Katha Ranil Friday, 10 March 2017 10:35 AM

True they are mentally affected as they lost. Can't help finally truth won and these robbers lost.

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 10 March 2017 11:29 AM

Next in the list is Vasu the close relation of Vigneswaran.

German Jacob Friday, 10 March 2017 11:28 AM

Empty vessels only makes noise. Example: JO rotters

Bal Friday, 10 March 2017 11:01 AM

Meanwhile, MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena , Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Dilum Amunugama, Keheliya Rambukwella, Vidura Wickramanayake, Prasanna Ranatunga, Sisira Jayakody, Niroshan Premaratne, Indika Anurudda, Johnston Fernando - hata line up undesirables.

CITIZEN Friday, 10 March 2017 10:59 AM

I suppose your next media conference will be in the Public Toilet (Mahajana Vesikiliya)!

Atha Katha Ranil Friday, 10 March 2017 10:53 AM

Yes there is a master plan to destroy the JO and never allow these rotters to enter Parliament. What is wrong?

Manuel Benjamin Friday, 10 March 2017 10:52 AM

Waste of public money because of these discarded thrown out dead vegetables. what a shame !!

Boru Sobana Mahinda Friday, 10 March 2017 10:49 AM

I got it from a very reliable source that these JO rotters comes to the Parliament after intoxication. IGP over to you.

Atha Katha Ranil Friday, 10 March 2017 10:47 AM

These discarded garbage lot shows they are Heroes, but honestly they are Zeros.

Honda Kaney Para Mahinda Friday, 10 March 2017 10:45 AM

If we look back their history - all these rotters have played out our money. Never again send these idiots to Parliament.

seqi Friday, 10 March 2017 10:42 AM

stop blaming your leader....Get on with being a viable cohesive opposition......talk to each other and try to stop being like naughty little children......Get some well educated advisers to talk to.....try to mix with more intelligent people than yourselves.....the country wont regret you then.....go on...read a book...do some writing......do some exercise....a fit body for a fit mind....... via DM Android App

Desmond Jeromme Friday, 10 March 2017 10:43 AM

They are good for nothing monsters now. All should retire from politics and leave room for youngsters.

Atha Katha Ranil Friday, 10 March 2017 10:42 AM

Correct putha, what is the use of these old crooks who played out our money in billions.

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 10 March 2017 10:40 AM

There are fellows shows Boru Sobana like Vasu, Aluthgamage, Keyeliya, Bandula

Kadupol Jothywansa Friday, 10 March 2017 10:37 AM

All these fellows in the JO acts like Coconut pluckers this is due to lack of education among them.

Ananda Friday, 10 March 2017 12:52 AM

Dinesh need to discipline himself along with the JO and maintain decorum in the house. This group has become a nuisance in parliament. via DM Android App

Bubble Banda Friday, 10 March 2017 10:33 AM

Behaving like an Animal, how could Dinesh face the people. No never..

Honda Padama Mahinda Friday, 10 March 2017 10:32 AM

We watched the TV, how badly Dinesh was behaving and finally reaped the harvest. This is a good lesson for the other rowdies too.

Shelly. Friday, 10 March 2017 10:28 AM

No plots. Simply he slept with dogs. And waked up fleas all over body. Bad smelling. Barking like dogs. At least today he has to take a good wash and keep away from kernel for ever. via DM Android App

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 10 March 2017 10:30 AM

All these rotters in the JO are un-civilized and un-cultured.

WISE DONKEY Friday, 10 March 2017 09:10 AM

They were trying to topple government but now who is plotting to derail the opposition. They are used to mislead the the public with their garbage. Who will fall for this 'garage talk'? Shame on you JO, Sri Lankan public is intelligent enough not to be misled by your rubbish. More you talk more you become regarded as stupids. Better you shut up.

Malli Friday, 10 March 2017 09:03 AM

So the Idiot fell pray for the trap.......How immature Mr DG....

Yeti Friday, 10 March 2017 07:38 AM

Look who is talking about plots!!!

Kadiya Friday, 10 March 2017 07:36 AM

Shows how desperate Dinesh is to get his boss back in power and good times for himself as well!!!There are a couple more China-shop-bulls that need the same treatment as this washout!!!

Roman Friday, 10 March 2017 07:14 AM

bla bla bla! who cares!

Ganesh Friday, 10 March 2017 07:00 AM

What kind of democracy you are going to preserve which all of you kept your mouth shut when the previous government degraded everything as three men rule with constant murders extending the period of presidency and totally shattered the justice system in the country .You had better refrain from dirty politics at least at this juncture .

Don Friday, 10 March 2017 05:38 AM

Retire and go home youre wasting our time and money. via DM Android App

ravin Friday, 10 March 2017 04:39 AM

At last country was lucky it was not a foreign conspiracy.

De Silva Friday, 10 March 2017 01:05 AM

JO is in the habbit of disturbing the parliamentary proceedings.

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