Audio: No decision to cross over yet – Dayasiri

24 July 2012 09:20 am

Responding to rumours that UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekara is set to cross over to the government, Mr. Jayasekara said he has not taken any decision in this regard.

“There is no such decision, the rumour that I have met the president is false, I haven’t met him for years” he said.

Mr. Jayasekara however pointed out that he was vehemently opposed to the current amendment brought by the UNP leadership to hold elections for the leader every 6 years.

“This decision is dictatorial and violates every norm. We call the 18th Amendment to the Constitution as dictatorial but in reality it could be amended through parliament.

However no such leeway was given in the UNP with their decision,” he said.

Meanwhile inside sources said the Kurunegala District MP had met the President last week and reportedly requested for a cabinet portfolio.(Hafeel Farisz)