SLFP will leave the Unity Govt. if President decides: SB

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Former Minister S. B. Dissanayake said it would be easy to prevail upon the Central Committee of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to leave the unity government if President Maithripala Sirisena decided for it.

Mr. Dissanayake, along with 15 others, relinquished their ministerial responsibilities. He told Daily Mirror that all the 16 members would join the Opposition in Parliament next time.

He said this group was trying to prevail upon the entire Central Committee of the SLFP to take a common stand to leave the government. He said the President had a greater say in determining whether the party should proceed with the unity government or not.

The SLFP Central Committee comprises 53 members. Mr. Dissanayake said the President, as the head of the party, had the discretion to nominate 25 members.

“If the President decides that the SLFP should leave, that will virtually be the decision of the Central Committee as a result,” he said. Asked whether the party would seek the Opposition leader post in Parliament, he said no such decision had been taken at the moment.

“First, we have to defect from the government,” he said. (Kelum Bandara)

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Unchikun Monday, 23 April 2018 07:56 AM

This fellow is an opportunist, a five star one. If one has no confidence in the Prime Minister, how can one be in such a cabinet. Why wait for the President's decision. This is passing the buck, the glorious Sri Lanka's culture.

dulan Monday, 23 April 2018 08:02 AM

Surely in a democratic party it should be a majority decision and not of the leader?

Ex-voter Monday, 23 April 2018 08:20 AM

Problem is he cannot take that decision as he will be all alone even without stooges such as this man.

TONY Monday, 23 April 2018 08:40 AM

OH SB, JUST SHUT UP

seeni bola Monday, 23 April 2018 08:43 AM

did your President also decide for you to vote in favour of the NCM?

Nilanga De Silva Monday, 23 April 2018 09:17 AM

You are not entitled to be in the parliament because people have kicked you out.At least keep your mouth firmly shut.

CITIZEN Monday, 23 April 2018 12:32 PM

SLFP will not leave the Unity Govt.! You are in a serious predicament, noh??? Talk to Gommanpila or Wmal who will need somebody to bark with them!!

VJ Monday, 23 April 2018 01:46 PM

The president said that he will let you go and retain the other 15.

Wise Donkey Tuesday, 24 April 2018 02:03 PM

'Illang kewa' you and your no confidence motion. Lokkage diracha lanuwa kewaneda? Deng atharamang....................

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