SLFP dissidents: CC to decide on necessary action

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If the 16 SLFP disidents continue to sabotage the SLFP, the party’s central committee decide on the steps to be taken about them before the SLFP’s annual convention to be held in October, Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said.

He told reporters that he did not know how many members still remain in this group because the numbers steadily declining.

“Former minister Dayasiri Jayasekara is not with the group now. Former deputy speaker Thilanga Sumathipala closely associates with party leader and President, Maithripala Sirisena. Several others are also not supporting the group. But there are a few who have their feet in both camps and criticize the SLFP led by the President. They are also hoping to bring the SLPP and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to power. The SLFP cannot take anymore of this. Therefore, I believe the CC will take a decision on the traitors," the minister said.

He said a recent survey conducted by the SLFP revealed that certain disidents had done nothing in their respective constituencies or districts to promote, organize or strengthen the party and as such the CC would have take this into account and appoint new electoral and district organizers as the party had to face three crucial elections soon.

“For years they have failed to work as party organizers but worked for the benefit of the SLPP,” the minister said.

Responding to a journalist on what would happen if the delimitation report was not passed in Parliament, he said the Speaker could appoint a five-member parliamentary committee chaired by Prime Minister to review the delimitation report and make recommendations to Parliament in two months enabling the Elections Commission to conduct polls to 6 PCs next year under the old PR system.

“However, if Parliament approves the delimitation report on Friday, many of the obstacles would disappear,” the minister said. (Sandun A Jayasekera)

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Comments - 12

Wise Donkey Saturday, 25 August 2018 12:43 PM

Why are they waiting to sack these good for nothing sixteen if you cant make a rugger team with these old hacks................

ravin Saturday, 25 August 2018 01:05 PM

Where ever there are any traitors, that place is not progressing at all. Anyone who have a brain know this fact very clearly. So....................

Samson Saturday, 25 August 2018 01:14 PM

I was not aware that politicians could hold membership in two political parties, in this case SLFP and SLPP! Can normal people also be members of two parties at the same time.

Ceylon Saturday, 25 August 2018 05:26 PM

Nearly four years taking action.talking action.

stardust Saturday, 25 August 2018 05:34 PM

just kick them out of SLFP via DM Android App

Unchikun Saturday, 25 August 2018 06:58 PM

Ah! You want to take acton on the Group of 16. What about the other SLFP who are with the Bud trying to destroy your party. The President has not taken any action and that is why have lost confidence in him.

Dee Saturday, 25 August 2018 07:29 PM

What have you done to the party or the people in your area? Other than running around in your black BM.

dickie bird Saturday, 25 August 2018 08:24 PM

A Swan Party President is the Leader of the SLFP and UPFA.Samson and party, can you solve this riddle.

Jaya Sunday, 26 August 2018 08:00 AM

Now UNP’ s have become SLFP saviours. Ha ha ..

Nihal Amarasekera Sunday, 26 August 2018 08:15 AM

Hotchpotch of situations all round does not augur well.

Ronnie Bugger Sunday, 26 August 2018 01:04 PM

My Goodness, October is a long way from now. Why wait for so long. Show these imbeciles, including that good for nothing foot-in-mouth Professor and call an extra ordinary meeting of the CC and get rid of these parasites.

ANGLICAN PONYL Sunday, 26 August 2018 02:20 PM

Bunch of PINA MPs likes of MAHINDA SAMARASINGHE, FAIZER MUSTAFA, SARATH FONSEKA, SB, MALIK SAMARAWICKRAMA has become the voice . These are people rejects

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