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The National Peoples Power (NPP) said yesterday it was not satisfied with the results of the general election and reiterated that the functions of an opposition was not restricted to Parliament and its reduced representation in Parliament was not a hindrance to achieving its vision and goals.
NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake told a news conference that the role of a strong opposition could be played outside Parliament and that the NPP would work closely with the people to win their rights.
"We can play a bigger role outside Parliament. If the issues faced by farmers are not resolved and issues of the unemployed are not resolved, we have a role to play with them. We have a role to play against environment devastation do not consider the role of the opposition in the traditional manner. We have a even more important role outside Parliament," he said.
Mr. Dissanayake said the government which claimed they could not fulfil its promises without a two-thirds majority could now start working as people have given the mandate they appealed for.
"The people have now given a mandate the Government a two-thirds majority to fulfil its promises made at the last presidential election. President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa or Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa now cannot make excuses ," he said.
When asked about filling the national list slot, Mr. Dissanayake said this matter would be discussed with the constituent parties of the NPP. (Ajith Siriwardana)
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vince Saturday, 08 August 2020 10:21 PM
so what did they get from the people? looks bugger all.
Mohan Sunday, 09 August 2020 12:03 AM
@Anura Kumara and JVP - this election results did not depict people’s endorsements to your policies. However it doesn’t mean that you were wrong. What you advocate is the right thing , it’s that Sri Lankan’s are either stupid or racist. I am sorry you did not get what you expected. One day we will regret
Bhatiya Siriwardena Sunday, 09 August 2020 05:27 AM
You have lot to learn but are not ready to learn. That's your problem
Alex Sunday, 09 August 2020 06:03 AM
Really ??? If you follow the same free thinking anti religious ideology, people will defeat you further to 0 seats in next election. This is a religious country brother buddhists catholic islamic are the back bones of this country. You cant instill free thinking ideology in sri lankan people because they have been religious for thousands of years
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