20 govt. MPs discussing with UNP

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UNP MP Harin Fernando told a news conference a short while ago that nearly 20 government MPs including senior ministers are currently in discussion with the party and predicted there would be many activities in the coming year.

Meanwhile he also said that the inclusion of MP Sanath Jayasuriya in Sri Lanka’s squad for next year’s World Cup was a sign of politicization of the cricket team (YP)

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Comments - 55

shihan Wednesday, 22 December 2010 01:48 PM

Brave decision

immysl Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:26 AM

UNP from recent times have started saying this story many a time. But, as we saw day after day, it was only mere talk. So most probably, this is just another talk given by an UNP MP.

kalakanniya Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:43 AM

is mr,Ranil also included in that 20

thushi Wednesday, 22 December 2010 09:24 AM

don't insult the right honorable Sanath Jayasuriya. Just as Ranils is the lifetime opposition leader Sanath should be in the World Cup squad for his lifetime.

Hareesz Wednesday, 22 December 2010 09:24 AM

Think of a positive Opposition.
Won't be surprised it you crossover soon

w.g.l Wednesday, 22 December 2010 09:36 AM

yes now time to came to rite path you have to work with Gentlemen s that the rite way

live for unp,die for Wednesday, 22 December 2010 09:41 AM

yes You can get 20 Ministers.This is the time to send Useless UNP members to Govt.

Koomi Wednesday, 22 December 2010 09:52 AM

That's gr8 news

Mandy Wednesday, 22 December 2010 10:01 AM

Super news. Sanath's news was always known. He might collapse after the first match. I think the new UNP government is in the horizon. Hurrah!

yuri Wednesday, 22 December 2010 10:28 AM

If the 20 worked out the rest does not need much of the time. hope the new year bring Future to this Island.

gishan Wednesday, 22 December 2010 10:24 AM

unless theres a change in th leadership in UNP, there want be any sort of happenings unless 20 UNP MP's crossing over....

Retired Sri Lankan Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:25 PM

This is a good move to strengthen the opposition and keep the government on its toes.

AyomiD Wednesday, 22 December 2010 01:04 PM

Brave decision All the best people :-).

AyomiD Wednesday, 22 December 2010 01:05 PM

A Brave decision …All the best and God Bless them :-).

Bluff Bluff Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:19 AM

Have you included Paba also?

NKARUNATHILLEKE Wednesday, 22 December 2010 03:04 PM

Dear MP, are you daydreaming? Or reading something daydreampt by RANIL and RAVI? Poor UNP is no more!

padma Thursday, 23 December 2010 03:13 AM

We hope……. but impossible

Sebu Thursday, 23 December 2010 04:25 AM

Yes, it is a timely need today to establish democracy in the country.

Sebu Thursday, 23 December 2010 04:27 AM

Open eyes and search for the democracy....

Seri Thursday, 23 December 2010 09:25 AM

Better late than never! !! Keep up the good work & save democracy.

king kong Thursday, 23 December 2010 11:35 AM

Its a load of rubbish... why dont you give the names of the 20 so called senior MP.

M.M.usoof Thursday, 23 December 2010 01:00 PM

these stories we have been hearing since 2 years , but finally when it comes to reals , its the elephants who jump on to the other side......white lie...

channa Thursday, 23 December 2010 02:40 PM

Before establishing Democracy in country....Establish Democracy in UNP..

channa Thursday, 23 December 2010 02:41 PM

When ? In another 20 years time?

JUNIOR CITIZEN Thursday, 23 December 2010 02:37 PM

Day dreaming

JUNIOR CITIZEN Thursday, 23 December 2010 02:45 PM

EVEN IF 100 GOES MR WILL BE STABLE

Jay Ranaweera Thursday, 23 December 2010 04:27 PM

Who are these GENTLEMEN???

rumi Friday, 24 December 2010 11:58 AM

it is not strange. now many ministers in MR cabinet are from UNP. without UNP members no one can rule sri lanka

welcome 20 MP but MR is still stronger.

Asanka Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:54 AM

when you are telling these tell numbers like24, 21 19 . Dont tell round numbers. Since you are new to politics you need to learn lot.

local boy Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:34 AM

inclusion of MP uncle Jayasuriya in Sri Lanka’s squad will never create a problem to local boys, but playing would be !!

SWF Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:35 AM

This is why they say daytime resting not good. Lots of day dreams..!

Jumbuli Jumba Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:40 AM

Probably those 20 will be eyeing for the leadership!

choppe Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:40 AM

Thanks for the info. Be in opposition forever.

ganeshen Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:41 AM

most of them are UNP MPs before

sherlock holmes Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:46 AM

maybe its those non-performers who are seeking refuge in the Greener pastures

ara Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:42 AM

20 MPs disappointed because they are not included in the world cup squad..

strawberry Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:40 AM

They are only talking but they arent walking!

Gayan Samarasekara Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:40 AM

So Sanath Jayasooriya is not there in the 20 MP list :) Senior ministers can't be as foolish as this fellow thinks. At least try to get Paba back :)

Fazlan Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:53 AM

Will they join with Ranil or Sajith ???

scrap_metal Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:49 AM

Are you serious?????????

s Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:46 AM

Jayawewa

Chandrasiri Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:52 AM

It is only a dream for all the UNP Babies

SantChoppe Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:21 AM

GOD bless those 20 MPs

Mr Fantastic3 Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:00 AM

Yes God bless them to take a brave decision of goin against the regime

Upul Karu Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:05 AM

Just to cover up turmoil in the partyh.

Neomal Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:09 AM

Let the games begin!

adhil Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:11 AM

thank god... i think those mps have realized that they are meerly puppets, in the rajapakse regime,in the unp they can truly find fairness

Roshan Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:11 AM

It is not the 20 Govt MPs wanted to have discussion, it Mr. Harin intitial application to join the Govt.

ACG Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:11 AM

May be they didn't get what they wanted from the govt and they are planning to join UNP. Just say "NO" to them. Frogs, they only know to jump, jump, and jump.

Go-Rilla Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:11 AM

Discussing what?? Is it about the development that are taking place in the country?? A very vague statement.....

kassa Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:18 AM

Day Dream.

Nilantha Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:18 AM

It's day dream...!! Funny.

micky Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:15 AM

this is very common statement. Time to time UNP come up with this kind of a statement. But nothing happens.

Devide Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:17 AM

Do you know how many of them talking with Govenment?

Enlightened Wednesday, 22 December 2010 08:18 AM

How much is the offer for each head?

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