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Stating that he had received an invitation to join the new government, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) MP Mayantha Dissanayake today said he would use it an opportunity to work for the nation.
MP Dissanayake came out with this remark when he was questioned whether he would join the government at a media briefing last morning.
I have received an invitation to join the government. However I am not willing to leave SJB, but would work for the nation if I get an opportunity. I am also not willing to move away from the party line," Mr. Dissanayake said.
"There is a possibility of an improvement, though the nation is faced with a severe economic crisis," he added.
"The decision by the donor agencies such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to allow Sri Lanka to use assistance granted by them to purchase essential goods is a positive move. Incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had done his best in this regard," he also said.
MP Rajitha Senaratne who also participated in the briefing said the present government should be toppled, as it is not a proper interim government." It is clear that former Minister Basil Rajapaksa is controlling Parliament when one considers the sudden decision to nominate MP Ajith Rajapaksa for the deputy speaker's post amidst a consensus reached by all parties to appoint a female candidate for that slot. This shows that Prime Minister Wickremesinghe has no control over these," he said. (Yohan Perera)
Babs Sunday, 22 May 2022 05:14 PM
True, they have to step down ! Shouldn't encourage them to continue in power !
sam Sunday, 22 May 2022 05:22 PM
Everyone received invitations. That does not mean you need to board a sinking ship. Work towards the policies of opposition parties. Unfortunately the end of your politics.
Manage Sunday, 22 May 2022 05:23 PM
First send all Rajapaksas into jail and then save the country. YOU CANNOT DECIDE AGAINST PEOPLE WISH.
BERNARD DHARMATILEKE Sunday, 22 May 2022 05:57 PM
You all start with “to serve the nation “ after two weeks then start the wheel of fortune “help my self first. You need not Be a politician to help the nation, this Cunning approach doesn’t work anymore.
Mohamed Sunday, 22 May 2022 05:59 PM
Don't be greedy for money keep your reputation and money is not every thing, your reputation is great
Ramesh Sunday, 22 May 2022 06:02 PM
Will someone include a clause in proposal in constitution 21 as " if any elected member crosses the floor he should resign his seat and contest in a fresh poll".
Ama Sunday, 22 May 2022 06:35 PM
Please incorporate provisions in the NEW CONSTITUTION preventing people who are holding DUAL CUTIZENSHIP BECOMING MEMBER OF PARLIMENT.
ACA Sunday, 22 May 2022 06:58 PM
Working for national? Did not even pass GCE O/L? Looks like going to be another frog.
Lalindra Sunday, 22 May 2022 07:06 PM
He changes colours faster than a Vesak pandol.
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