Joint TU battle by UNP, JVP

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In a dramatic political development, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday it was prepared to work with the main opposition United National Party (UNP) in launching a combined trade union struggle to win the demands of the public and private sector employees.

Former parliamentarian and National Trade Union Center (NTUC) President K.D. Lalkantha said the 2013 Budget had let down the working class and as such the JVP was ready to consider a request from the UNP for a common opposition alliance on the theme, ‘Move forward separately and attack collectively’.

Commenting on the remarks made by UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe that the UNP and the JVP were working together on a common political agenda, Mr. Lalkantha said the JVP would consider a written request by the UNP positively. (Sandun A. Jayasekera)

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Comments - 19

CW Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:59 AM

Beginning of the end of the end of the beginning?

Esala Wednesday, 14 November 2012 01:27 AM

Very good soup.

Lobo Tuesday, 13 November 2012 12:22 PM

Good move because both parties can work within and maintain their own ideals whilst working toward a common goal. The war made us resilient but this Govt is going just a bit too far.

Wara Tuesday, 13 November 2012 12:02 PM

Yes, today is the best day for them to join !!!!

Wara Tuesday, 13 November 2012 12:01 PM

Yes, RW would have sweet memories in UNP era in 1980s. That's all he would remain.

CW Tuesday, 13 November 2012 10:52 AM

Can we call it day dreaming/

Junior Citizen Tuesday, 13 November 2012 09:57 AM

To commemorate 'Hero's day ? The JVP leader Wijeweera was pushed LIVE into the burning pyre AT KANATTA by the UNP

siri Tuesday, 13 November 2012 08:55 AM

Both rejected by majority,at least you could not hold your parliament seat, so what can you do in this movement.

WarElephant Tuesday, 13 November 2012 07:31 AM

Hardly so, unp is getting stronger, they'll consume the jvp

Sudu Kalla Tuesday, 13 November 2012 07:06 AM

They have only a political agenda and not one for the people. These idiots will only succeed in causing traffic jams and nothing more.

Sue Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:17 AM

The need of the hour is for a very strong opposition. UNP & JVP may have very different policies, but there's one common ground and that is to show the Govt. that they cannot have everything their way. Go for it guys and do whatever it takes to bring some relief to the suffering masses and if possible topple the Govt. Thereafter you can go your own way.

Upu Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:41 AM

When It come to a common candidate , this time who will be selected or whom would like to commit suicide ? ?

mohandev Tuesday, 13 November 2012 05:54 AM

or end up on old unp tires, RW can remind them how they ruled this country in the '80s

Amila G Tuesday, 13 November 2012 05:37 AM

At the moment nothing will stop.

Samara Tuesday, 13 November 2012 05:07 AM

this is a very good move by the major opposition parties, but government will sling mud at JVP; also the breakaway faction of JVP also will make use this to attack JVP. At this cost for JVP, this is a very good move for avarage people and the country as a whole.

Fayad Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:48 AM

Another disaster is looming do something meaningful on your own as a party.

Cancer Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:25 AM

JVP would boost their flagging political status at the expense of the UNP. The marriage is bad for UNP, but would do a world of good for JVP to increase their ever declining vote base.

pachaya Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:25 AM

Yes, enemy's, enemy is my friend until enemy is destroyed !!!!

Al Rasa Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:20 AM

Another drama to further paralyze UNP

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