40 Govt. MPs to form new political entity

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Around 40 MPS of the government will form a new political entity independent of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna(SLPP), a top source said. These MPS include some Cabinet Ministers such as Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

The proposed party will continue to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Minister Ranasinghe has already resigned from the Polonnaruwa district leadership of SLPP.

According to the source, some MPS such as Diana Gamage and Aravinth Kumara who joined the government from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will team up with the new formation.

Two factions of MPS - one led by MP Dulles Alahapperuma and the other by MP Wimal Weerawansa - have already broken ranks with the government. These two groups now sit in the opposition, but the proposed party will continue to be part of the government. (Kelum Bandara)

Comments - 21

pink panther Monday, 17 October 2022 08:42 AM

How about a pink colour party??? We have other colors, birds and even donkeys as party in the country.

Jude Monday, 17 October 2022 08:50 AM

People, don't elect anyone from the current bunch of 225 !!! 98% of them currupt to the core !?

Kappampala Pagasanna Monday, 17 October 2022 09:38 AM

Well done - no Kappam Aprasanna, No Paga Siripala, no Rattaran Hora, No Kabaraya etc.

tilak Monday, 17 October 2022 10:22 AM

Only to join one of the winning party after the election to " strengthen the hands"

Dana Monday, 17 October 2022 10:37 AM

All gimmicks. Just to appease the disgruntled voters. Ultimately all the corrupt will join hands.

Don Monday, 17 October 2022 11:26 AM

They know Majority Sri Lankans are idiots. When change the party name and dress with another colour, tell a new storyline, people will be deceived and vote for them. This cycle will continue and robbing will continue. We need a big natural disaster when all 226 are inside the parliament. An earthquake or a massive thunder bolt would be the best. I pray.

Same party idealogies what is the use Monday, 17 October 2022 11:35 AM

Around 40 MPS of the government will form a new political entity independent of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna(SLPP), a top source said. These MPS include some Cabinet Ministers such as Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe. The proposed party will continue to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Minister Ranasinghe has already resigned from the Polonnaruwa district leadership of SLPP.

Better late than never. Monday, 17 October 2022 12:10 PM

What is your grievance against Rajapasses? That you are used as pieces of dirt? OK. We knew from beginning. Now what is your new slogan? Kick all Rajapaks out of politics? Well; that is good enough! GL Peiris realized it and slipped away; It took you all so long, that you were used as Toilet paper and door mats? Better late than never.

sam Monday, 17 October 2022 12:13 PM

Yes where ever there is more money

L Jaya Monday, 17 October 2022 12:20 PM

Political gimmick and games to indoctrinate masses. Must continue with Aragalaya, no other tangible or foreseeable solutions

Ram Monday, 17 October 2022 12:21 PM

Please disclose your principles that you stand for and also all your wealth individually for us to consider whether to support you

Sambo Monday, 17 October 2022 01:10 PM

What is the difference they are the same and has proved in not once but many times.

Magnet Monday, 17 October 2022 01:31 PM

Wimal,Gevindu,Charith Herath,Gunapala,Yapa Bandara,Champika all should form a coalition.

Dhusithayo Monday, 17 October 2022 01:49 PM

The 40 MPs please remember that you all have no chances at future Elections as you all have been part of the Pohottuwa gang at some time in the past .

Cherath Monday, 17 October 2022 03:16 PM

One hopes the people realise that this is yet another cheap ploy by the rotten brains of Rajapakshes to regain power through the back door by all coming to gether following the election. Utterly disgusting!

firdhous Monday, 17 October 2022 05:00 PM

40 MPs means, still they have common sense and true love towards people. Well done,,,,, why not pay little attention to recover some stolen money of the country.

Trevor Perera Tuesday, 18 October 2022 02:36 AM

I am confused. 40 MP's to form a new party, but still be part of the SLPP and support Ranil. Whom are you guys trying to hoodwink?

Moh Sleiman Tuesday, 18 October 2022 05:32 AM

KIck the Bloody RAJAPAKSHAS, they will never give up,they will make sure the country is distroyed before they die.Hope some earthquake will hit all the Rajapakshas.

Jef Tuesday, 18 October 2022 10:25 AM

It's not going to be easy for Mr president with the team that he have difficult task a head even with new political entry.... majority who are still on the ring will be hard to knockout that's the reality.....Mr president got the capacity in every sector to knock down left right

Ranjan Tuesday, 18 October 2022 08:13 PM

The 40 Fidel Castro SLFP UNP will once again fall into Kaputa cage.

Percy Friday, 21 October 2022 06:30 AM

Our Politicians must study the techniques used in Singapore and India which are excellent for Sri Lanka.

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