Medical students' parents threaten fast unto death protest

8 October 2017 06:26 pm - 25 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The Parents' Union of Medical Students (PUMS) today threatened that it would resort to fast unto death protest if a solution for the SAITM issue was further delayed.

In a joint press briefing held with the Malabe Medical College Parents Forum, it said the forthcoming month would be critical to the Government with the PUMS’ strong actions to be launched forcing the Government towards a legitimate solution.

PUMS Media Spokesman Dr. Nimal Karunasiri said that over 250 parents would join in the fast unto death protest and probably the Government would have to carry the burden if it cost lives.

He said that over two months had passed after the deans of the Medical Faculties proposed a resolution on SAITM issue, however the Government was delaying the enforcement of the proposal.

Dr. Karunasiri said that the President and the Prime Minister could not wash their hands just giving the responsibility to the Subject Minister therefore urged the Government the matter should be resolved without occupying more time. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)

Video by Buddhi

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 - 25

city Sunday, 08 October 2017 06:45 PM

Why are you guys blaming the government for everything,can't you all council and convince your children also to cooperate with all parties while attending to their studies with out causing inconvenience to others.in this issue everyone has to cooperate.at the end of the day it's our own kids are learning from our money.it's not free education.so why can't we understand that.

Park Sunday, 08 October 2017 06:55 PM

It is sad to note that GMOA and JO members who are opposing have their children studying in private institutions abroad and in SL. How can these people block a private institution in SL? If there are deficiencies in SAITM the let us all get together and resolve the issues so that those who want to study there can study.

ChollaBada Sunday, 08 October 2017 06:55 PM

If it is ones wish, the go ahead if they consider it a worthy cause. These parents have fallen prey to the GMOA and the JVP as all there trumps failed.

ceylon Sunday, 08 October 2017 06:56 PM

there is no ptoblem to solve.no one die from fast.thousands of fasted but no one dead. via DM Android App

dulan Monday, 09 October 2017 08:17 AM

These are mere scams. Only fast some one died was the boy from LTTE Thileepan. No such hero's in this lame association

Arnold Monday, 09 October 2017 10:54 AM

Let these free loaders starve and die. We the tax payers who are are actually footing the bill to educate these thugs should be the ones who make the noise.

Ram Monday, 09 October 2017 11:22 AM

I guess it must be Modawansa style fast unto death. I encourage them to do a genuine fast unto death so that fools will be eliminated from the country

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:05 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:06 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

FAST MEANS NOTHING GOES DOWN YOUR GULLET Monday, 09 October 2017 01:07 PM

Please fast and die - good riddance of bad rubbish. - In order to achieve your life here after - please remember no lemon puffs , milk or Thambili water . The true fast is when nothing goes down your gullet - please don't cheat

Daily Boru Monday, 09 October 2017 01:34 PM

Committing suicide by hanging themselves is faster and more glamorous. Ask their children to join too.

Daily Boru Monday, 09 October 2017 01:34 PM

Committing suicide by hanging themselves is faster and more glamorous. Ask their children to join too.

Daily Boru Monday, 09 October 2017 01:35 PM

Committing suicide by hanging themselves is faster and more glamorous. Ask their children to join too.

ananda Monday, 09 October 2017 03:47 PM

Yes thats the best thing you can do to support GMOA. Die via DM Android App

pradeep Monday, 09 October 2017 04:22 PM

why can't any of the GMOA, JO or JVP guys who instigated this whole drama go on a hunger strike.Lets start with the GMOA please

Thepanis Monday, 09 October 2017 04:30 PM

How great:-) Please go ahead and start the fast right now.

amitha Monday, 09 October 2017 04:39 PM

so then the stubborn students will have no stubborn parents! they will be sadly orphaned..

Gemba Monday, 09 October 2017 10:32 PM

Fasting between breakfast and lunch. Fasting starts after breakfast and ends before lunch.

roshan Monday, 09 October 2017 10:59 PM

Pls. go on fast unto death and die. remember to take your children and GMOA also to the heaven so others might live in peace in our morherland.

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.

Medical students' parents threaten fast unto death protest

Comments - 25

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

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

New Visa procedure implemented

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank 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

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

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