President Sirisena tells SLFP to brace itself for polls

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Central Committee held a special meeting yesterday evening that went on till late last night.

Speaking at the meeting President Maithripala Sirisena asked those present to brace themselves for the Local Government and Provincial Council elections, it is learnt.

The President reportedly told the Central Committee that though the government had come up with the 20th Amendment to the Constitution to postpone the provincial council elections due this year, it all comes down to the determination by the Supreme Court.

Therefore, he said the party should be ready and waiting for elections to both the local authorities and the provincial councils to be called at any time.

The President took the opportunity to express his gratitude to all those who helped conduct the annual convention of the party held last Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister Arundika Fernando, who is tipped to cross over to the opposition, criticized the UNP saying there were major frauds involving expressways that had come to light. This he said was after the latest revelations with regard to the bond scam that had emerged recently. He therefore urged the party to quit the government. (Kelum Bandara)

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dulan Thursday, 07 September 2017 09:12 AM

Amazing Arundika of all people talking about others frauds! At least say UNP is stupid to get caught ?

Voter Thursday, 07 September 2017 09:18 AM

Do they run like the hare or crawl like the tortoise?

Lapaya Thursday, 07 September 2017 09:56 AM

Are you sure, Elections When, where, in Sri Lanka or some where else. Aye you sure you are President of SL.

Nish Thursday, 07 September 2017 10:14 AM

Brace yourself to come in 4th position.

Lama Thursday, 07 September 2017 10:21 AM

when can the citizens brace themselves for your resignation?

Simon Thursday, 07 September 2017 11:11 AM

Sonn.

ceylon Thursday, 07 September 2017 11:31 AM

last election you got 10% of slfp votes.this election you get 3% of slfp votes. via DM Android App

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