DEW challenges UNP to seek SC opinion

9 November 2018 01:31 am - 18 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Former Minister D.E.W. Gunasekara yesterday challenged the UNP to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court if they maintain that the President had violated the Constitution by sacking Ranil Wickremesinghe from the Prime Ministerial post and proroguing Parliament.

He told the media at the party office that President Maithripala Sirisena has acted according to the provisions of the Constitution and not violated a even a letter of the Constitution.

“Who protested when former Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne was sacked in January 2015 and appointed Mr. Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister when President Sirisena won the Presidential Poll?” he asked and added Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed as the Prime Minister after removing Mr. Wickremesinghe on October 26 by President Sirisena on the same constitutional provisions.

“The Constitution clearly says that the President is the head of State, head of the cabinet, head of the government and the commander of the Armed forces. Therefore he is the absolute leader of all state affairs and the country and his action cannot be challenged at any court of law. They know it and attempt to resolve the issue in a different forum,” Mr. Gunasekara said. (Sandun A Jayasekera)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 18

Jagath Leanage Friday, 09 November 2018 01:59 AM

Without challenging others , why dont you show 113?

De Silva Friday, 09 November 2018 02:01 AM

Easiest way is through the parliament to show the majority. SC will take another 3 months to hear the case.

krishantha F Friday, 09 November 2018 02:06 AM

Who asked for his opinion ? He has no idea of the new constitution ? Every tom dick harry is giving their opinions with lots of publicity

persona Friday, 09 November 2018 02:52 AM

It is not about the constitution, it is about how humane you are? Just consider the mess we are in and be patriotic to the country.

Ram Friday, 09 November 2018 03:50 AM

When the right place to decide is the Parliament why go to SC. To me Dew, you appear to be suffering from alzheimer' s

Lal Friday, 09 November 2018 05:20 AM

You guys already said that SC can't do anything so what's the point?

Me Friday, 09 November 2018 05:52 AM

Hi Dew,Did you know that 19th Amendment was passed? After which the president's powers are limited. It is interesting that senior politicians such as Dew ignore these facts that naive citizens understand.

Citizen Independant Friday, 09 November 2018 06:10 AM

Very true DEW. Key word in 19th amendment in section 43 (1) will solve the issue (not a crisis by the way)

Cobra Friday, 09 November 2018 06:14 AM

Another worm has come out of the earth!!!

Lalith Friday, 09 November 2018 06:20 AM

This guy was a office aide to Pieter keuneman. Now he is talking as if he is an intellectual. His government stuffed the Supreme Court with Yes Men and Women.

Nihal Amarasekera Friday, 09 November 2018 06:42 AM

Fair proposition for both sides. Time is running out.

Buddhist Friday, 09 November 2018 06:52 AM

I think after his appearance on Satana on 6th November where stated that President Sirisena violated the constitution, he would have got some money from Mahinda/Sira duo. Now he has switched his tune. In fact he also said that only place to prove who is the PM is by showing majority in the Parliament. Only after that any one can go to court.

666 Friday, 09 November 2018 06:59 AM

Dear Mr. Gunasekara. It is sad that even respected politician like you are side stepping the core issue in this sordid affair. In this case the country is in turmoil

Aelajoe Friday, 09 November 2018 07:09 AM

Failed leftists coming out of the woodwork to add their Two cents worth

sana Friday, 09 November 2018 11:17 AM

Doesn't Totta Baba know how long it takes to get a verdict from the Supreme Court? Probably he doesn't, as hr was expelled from Law College for attempting to cheat at an exam.

nimal Friday, 09 November 2018 02:09 PM

who made winning for MS during Presidential election? it is UNP. so, that time majority are them and nothing wrong appointing UNP,PM.

Sue Friday, 09 November 2018 03:54 PM

Seek opinion of the Supreme Court? Who knows whose side they will take under the present circumstances?

Samson Saturday, 10 November 2018 12:07 PM

Go back to law college. Jayaratna was removed before the 19th amendment.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

DEW challenges UNP to seek SC opinion

Comments - 18

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Suspicious death of 23-year-old woman at hotel sparks concerns

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Sri Lanka defaults on USD 6 billion payment despite rising reserves: Patali

Corporal from Air Force Rugby pool killed in police shootout

No decision to declare April 15 as public holiday

April 15 declared a government holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Ruwan calls on Kotte Sri Kalyani Mahanayake Thera

Effectiveness of Sri Lanka’s legal system is questioned over alleged corruption: Chief Delegate

Public inconvenienced due to lack of transport

Ex-soldiers joining Russian military as mercenaries, Sri Lanka seeks details

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win