UNP-JVP working together: Ranil

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The UNP was gradually building rapport with the JVP and would work together whenever a need arises, UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Leader of Opposition Mr. Wickremsinghe who responded to a question raised by the journalists as to whether the joint opposition group ‘Vipakshaye Virodaya’ intended to invite other opposition political parties to the fold, said it was only the JVP which had not joined the opposition group.

He said the UNP was working closely with the JVP in Parliament and would join UNP and the others whenever a need for such cooperation arose.
He said ‘Janatha Mantrana Saba’ (A people’s assembly) organized by the ‘Vipakshaye Virodaya’ would be held on November 22 at New town Hall.

Asked why the people had lost faith in the opposition, the opposition leader said this notion was not correct as the people had only lost faith in media.

Also he said he has nothing say about this budget as it has not offered anything to the people and all negative parts of it were not disclosed. However he said this was a one percent budget as concessions were given only to one percent of the population. The only concession given in this budget was the relaxing of import duty for racing cars.

United Socialist Party Leader Siritunga Jayasuriya who elaborated on this said this would be held to discuss the people’s ideas and their expectations with regard to the economy.

Mavubima Janatha Pakshaya Leader Hemakumara Nanayakkra, NSSP Leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, Nawa Sihala Urumya Leader Sarath Manamendra, Janatha Peramuna Leader Sisimasiri Hapuarachchi, Deputy Leader DPF Dr. A. N. Kumarguruparan participated in the press conference.(Yohan Perera )

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Comments - 17

Cobra Monday, 12 November 2012 01:28 AM

They work together only when there is no crisis and at crisis time they are apart as the poles!!!

Maximilian Tuesday, 13 November 2012 02:22 AM

Aiyo Ranil !!!!

Devaka Attygalle Monday, 12 November 2012 09:54 AM

People have only lost faith in YOU

PUKRAM Monday, 12 November 2012 08:57 AM

Well said.

Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 12 November 2012 05:27 AM

Ha Ha, Chandrika too worked with the JVP and we still remember her infamous "parivasa" (Probationary) Government and what finally happened to it !

Misunderstood Monday, 12 November 2012 04:41 AM

why discount what JVP did?? Madam Bandaranayake too took them seriously and treated them squarely in 1971. Policies apart JVP has the ability to convince (rightly or wrongly) the innocent people of Sri Lanka!!

Al Rasa Monday, 12 November 2012 04:26 AM

Good coalition like sky and earth.

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 12 November 2012 02:14 AM

Making the Three Wheeler Parties important, desperation? What people need is a strong trustworthy alternative.

Tintin Monday, 12 November 2012 01:32 AM

And back then, JVP vouched never ever to work with UNP again!

Paul Albert Sunday, 11 November 2012 02:47 PM

Please dont try to get JVP joined , it would destroy the current base also

Upu Monday, 12 November 2012 01:01 AM

They are past incidents. Please recall Karuna Amman , Pillayan, KP who opposed government now where are they ?

P.L.J.B.Palipana Monday, 12 November 2012 12:38 AM

THE HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF>

Appuhamy Sunday, 11 November 2012 11:06 PM

Filthy dogs attract fleas and ticks.

Curious Sunday, 11 November 2012 10:44 PM

What a desperate move by UNP.

unchikun Sunday, 11 November 2012 04:46 PM

A man living in a fools paradise . When will he ever learn.

Lobo Sunday, 11 November 2012 03:28 PM

The UNP destroyed the JVP and now they need it to topple the Govt?

Chandimani Sunday, 11 November 2012 03:05 PM

We can remember what the UNP did for JVP in 1988-89 when they work together in the nights and killings etc....

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