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Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa appears to be calling the shots in making decisions on behalf of his Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) regarding the formation of an interim government since he participated in talks with the representatives, Daily Mirror learns.
After talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, five members of the 40-member dissident group were appointed to engage with other parties to discuss the formation of an interim government to resolve the current crisis situation.
They are MPs Udaya Gammanpila (Pivithuru Hela Urumaya), Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Tiran Alles and Wimal Weerawansa.
They met with the representatives of the SLPP yesterday regarding its proposals for the new interim government under 11 counts. In addition to Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, the SLPP was represented by Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, Education and Plantation Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, MPs Sagara Kariyawasam and Sanjeewa Edirimanne.
According to political sources, the SLPP agreed in principle to the set of 11 proposals put forward by the five-member committee. The SLPP delegation promised to get back with the formal response after consultation with others.
Among the proposals are the setting up of a national executive council with representatives from all the parties to decide on government policies, the appointment of a limited Cabinet based on its recommendations and the selection of a prime minister, Cabinet ministers and Ministry Secretaries in the same way by it to be appointed by
the president.
The ministers are required to forgo salaries and other perks. The executive council should recommend panels of experts for each ministry. A mechanism is proposed for the uninterrupted supply of essential items, fuel and pharmaceuticals for people.
The five member committee is now expected to initiate talks with other parties to reach an agreement in this regard. However, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), as the main opposition, and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) have said they will not join any interim government under the present president. (Kelum Bandara)
Piyadasa Puttengala Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:00 AM
Same corrupt scum are now acting like saints. Weerawansa is facing corruption charges. Have people forgotten?
Abeygunaratna Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:06 AM
SLFP, Vasu, Gamman, WW and the rest showed their political nudity. Shameless greedy bunch, they never change.
Malij Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:20 AM
This is the limit. The man who ruined SL sitting with two of his boot lickers discussing the future of Sri Lanka.
Chux Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:26 AM
Take this bugger out of politics
Leo Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:46 AM
This has been talk for sometime now, when is action going to take place, we cant cope with these prices of essential items, when are you thieving lot going to address the burning question.
melanie perera Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:54 AM
Basil has to intervene and save the government from falling apart. The moment it falls they are bound to be jailed. Just imagine the uneasy feeling they have after enjoying robbing us for years.
Jayantha de Alwis Tuesday, 03 May 2022 07:57 AM
Unbelievable, the biggest crook Basil calls the shots. All Rajapaksas with their cohorts should be tried for high treason for destroying Sri Lanka.
ravin Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:00 AM
It appears to be that politico's old way of manipulating have never change. They still think people have short memories. They forgot technological advances. Don't forget that the merchant of Venice has born again. They are asking for pound of flesh without compromise.
Sambo Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:02 AM
This guy has no shame whatsoever. want to cling to power, but those days are gone. The public has opened their eys and will never let him in parliament.
Mynah Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:10 AM
Basil, Basil, Basil, kaputu kark, kark kark, just like another crow! Take care not to be underneath him as he suddenly SHITS !!!
Kaputa Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:14 AM
Same old garbage in a new bag with a kaputa to peck at the garbage.
Ven. Kottawa Amaratissa Thero Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:30 AM
Weerawansa
joshua Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:31 AM
ha haa .....That kaputa can't move away from the coconut tree. No interim Government will be recognised by the people if these Rajapakshes are part of it. People's power will overcome all these challenges. It looks like our Gammanpila and Weerawansa are now slowly moving towards Basil and the overrall the NCM will be defeated. Hence, none of these fellows can be trusted anyway.
Tony Perera Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:37 AM
Black American Basil or Hora Passport Weerawansa or 100/- beggar Gamampilla don't have any policies they are just power greedy devils.
junap Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:48 AM
He will not leave until he scrapes the core out of this land!!! And the 6.9 mil fools will wait mouth wide open
Jude Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:53 AM
Because of the weak opposition, President Gota and PM MR STILL hangin in !!!
Cheers Tuesday, 03 May 2022 02:05 PM
We don't want sjb,unp,jvp and minority parties
Tom Vala Tuesday, 03 May 2022 02:07 PM
"The wild bunch" is trying to join "The incredible hulk"- This is the latest sequel to "Mission impossible. Set of jokers in the pack. God save Sri Lanka !
dilip Tuesday, 03 May 2022 05:17 PM
so "Cheers" you want to continue with these robbers-Rajapakshas
Jayapala Seneviratne Tuesday, 03 May 2022 06:45 PM
7-11 to 30 million mansion in LA!! Poor man money!! Yamaya has all records.
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