28 March 2016 03:30 am
Newly appointed Secretary of SLFP-led United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Mahinda Amaraweera was booed by part supporters in Baddegama last Saturday during an address. Also, former Secretary Minister Susil Premajayantha had a similar experience in Mawanella.
In the meantime, SLFP Senior Minister John Seneviratne has proposed former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to be given a main post in the party.
Asked for comments on the latest developments, Mr. Seneviratne said he, along with others, would seek a meeting with the President as the party leader to take stock of the situation.
“I proposed a post for Mr. Rajapaksa. It is gaining momentum now. In fact, I had a personal chat with him and explained to him why I did it,” Mr. Seneviratne said.
He said, “It is high time to meet the President now to discuss all these matters at hand. We have to take a careful approach. We should not rush in taking decisions.” (Kelum Bandara)