Dayasiri to cross over

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Speculation is rife that UNP Kurunegala District MP Dayasiri Jayasekera is to cross over to the government today. UNP sources said that MP Jayasekera had reportedly met President Mahinda Rajapaksa and discussed the impending cross over.

Political sources said that MP Jayasekera was likely to resign from his seat shortly to contest the North Western Provincial Council elections on the UPFA ticket.

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surain lal Wednesday, 24 July 2013 06:09 AM

the truth is no future for hard working unpers with Ranil. I am suprised why there are some people still talk manipulated good stories about Ranil. Ranil is the the Man

Ramanan Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:29 AM

Singing elephant is on the run

meranchi Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:26 AM

only propaganda i thing and don't believe politician......i

Suq Madique Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:29 AM

The dirty game of politics wins again. Its the UNPs loss and Ranil is to be blamed.

GC Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:36 AM

Just quit instead of embracing those whom he criticised day and night. Then people will respect you for being a principled person than a power hungry one.

Rubert Vanderkoon Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:32 AM

A weak poliician, should never be made the chief minister. The only service he has done to anybody is getting a job for his brother at a reality contest on a TV channel.

fernado Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:35 AM

I am a UNP er who voted always UNP. This time i sell my Vote... I need Good price.

Indi Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:47 AM

He knows very well that the UNP is not going to return to power so he chose wisely but cunningly.

chintake Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:53 AM

Jaya Sri, Daya Siri

Eva Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:58 AM

There goes another one for money ,and benefits from the Goverment. Shame on all the unp ministers. Ranil is the cause of all this.

GandhaKata Azwer Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:21 AM

Vaasi patthata hoyya!

samantha chandraratn Wednesday, 24 July 2013 06:11 AM

He is the latest example of shamelessness of sri Lankan bodypolytics.He must remember that at least the educated wayamba people are not eating grass.its high time people rejected this type of lacadaissical politicians who have no substance within.He could easily deny that he was issued forth by his parents.Beware mister president,Ceaser was stabbed in the back.

Harry Wednesday, 24 July 2013 06:32 AM

Those who cross over are the traitors not only for the party but also the people they re- presents.

wazeem Wednesday, 24 July 2013 06:32 AM

What will be the fate of the former CM?

These people just cross over and grab the posts, whilst people who worked hard for the sake of the party and people have to sacrifice everything and remain empty handed.

willows Wednesday, 24 July 2013 06:42 AM

End of old guard of UNP as well as SLFP?

Mohideen Wednesday, 24 July 2013 07:00 AM

DIRTY DOZEN

Siri Amarapala Wednesday, 24 July 2013 11:53 AM

All should leave the most unpopular leader of the UNP glued to his chair by force, all alone and form a alternative force to fight the crazy Jokers ruining the Country. Joining the Jokers will help destroy the Country faster.

Z.A.M.Shukoor Wednesday, 24 July 2013 12:16 PM

Dayasiri's somersault is right and wise unless being rotten in UNP under the inefficient &sulky leadership of Ranil .Well Done Mr.Dayasiri !

Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 24 July 2013 12:33 PM

Recall in the movie "Indecent Proposal:, the main protagonist said "Everything is for sale - provided the price is right". So, all we can say is "Et Tu Brute"!

Ryan Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:26 PM

Can sell it to anybody but not professional SLFP

Chami Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:10 AM

any way all the very best as no point working with ranil, But ranil is a good person but sri lanka social already rejected him.

Fazli Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:38 AM

yep ! make hey while the sun shine. !

Roshan Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:40 AM

When he is treated badly by UNP, then what can he do, rather than to cross over?

Cynic Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:48 AM

Ranil and Tissa and the UNP sychopants must be jubilant.

Lucy Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:49 AM

Has he finally got his price?

sanju Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:57 AM

What a shameful turncoat you are Dayasiri if this is true. Leaving the UNP is cool, but joining the UPFA is unacceptable.

samtheman Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:59 AM

sad to hear. a genuine opposition voices going bust! Ranil to be blamed for treating these guys like this. no question. I am not trying to cover for Mr. Dayasiri. I think if you analyse what happened during last couple of years at UNP I think he was pushed to the limit making him no option than to take this.It is a damn shame. Shame on you Ranil.

Dias Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:56 AM

I feel shame on you i can remember that you told darana that you will never cross over to the goverment side any way we well welcome you

Pxx Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:05 AM

Mad guy who ruin himself due to run behind the power.

CROW Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:01 AM

permanent interest is self benefits

nalaka Wednesday, 24 July 2013 04:39 AM

pisso godeng eliyata panapang kollo

lkboy Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:08 AM

He'll be contesting together with the "teacher-kneeler" ??

Jagath Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:14 AM

End of the UNP. All young effecient, popular MP's are leaving the party leaving only the " old hatters" around Ranil.
Ranil has already ruined the party.

Muheed Jeeran Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:09 AM

Most of the Sri Lankan politicians does not have political principle. Sri Lankan people are very unfortunate. These politicians are shouting that there is no rule of law and corrupt regime then next day they join the regime. So Is this regime corrupt or figure of speech from the opposition politicians. If this politician's intention is ro work for people and not happy with the leadership then he could have move to another opposition party. It is an ego fight to prove who is the boss in Kurunagela.

mohamed asfar Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:10 AM

can anyone make ranil to crossover so we can have a meaningful opposition ?

meenavan Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:15 AM

Cross over create another ministerial post...more burden to public and wast of public money

nillu Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:12 AM

Yanne etath wada pisso relakatane

Truth Hurts Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:12 AM

NO ONE EARTH CANNOT BE BOUGHT OVER, ONLY THE PRICE DIFFERS!

jude Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:18 AM

He's going to be Lame Duck Politician????!!!

ANTON Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:20 AM

UNP WILL BECOME UNGE NAAKI PARTIYA.

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