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SLPP Chairman Prof. GL peiris today warned the government that they would seek legal action if any attempt is made to postpone the Local Government election which was due now.
Making a special statement in Parliament, he requested the government not to postpone the LG polls just as the Provincial Council election.
He said the government should also go for a general election to form a new government as the interim government was formed for an interim period.
"General election should be held soon after the interim spell as promised earlier. People have the sovereignty according to the Constitution. No one can suppress the people's electoral right," he said.
Prof. Peiris said the social contract between the voters and the people's representatives which was the core of the democratic system was being weakened and at stake and added that it should be upheld.
He said the government is going against the mandate and that the pledges made by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to the people and the actions of the government are in contrary.
"We never sought a mandate to do whatever ee want. We ,as the SLPP ,put foward a definite programme before the people and it was approved by a majority of people. However, what we said and what we are doing today is world apart. Aspirations of the SLPP have been completely shattered now. We need an intervention regarding that," he said. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)
Observer Wednesday, 31 August 2022 12:21 PM
The Prof. would not have said these things if he was serving under Mahinda Rajapaksa as President.During that time GL was a strident defender of MR whatever plainly wrong things the latter did.
Hubert Congreve Wednesday, 31 August 2022 12:39 PM
come on GL, you are wise enough, well if they could hold elections during the Pandemic why not they hold a General Election soon.
Prof. Kandiah Ramachandran Wednesday, 31 August 2022 12:42 PM
No Professor now you should fight along with opposition to form a interim Govt. with only 15 professional ministers, not thugs from SLPP and after six months or before they should go for a General Election.
Dr. M.A. Jayaratne Wednesday, 31 August 2022 12:45 PM
What elections now Mr. GL Pieris, country is sinking, no fuel, no LP Gas, no electricity and shortage of foodstuffs and medicines. With all that they are trying to bring back nasty Rajapakshes' again. Fight against Ranil over these issues.
Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony Fernando Wednesday, 31 August 2022 12:46 PM
Join with the opposition parties and defeat Ranil's good for nothing Budget.
Chumley Pinto Thursday, 01 September 2022 11:56 AM
Who are you? Are you a Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony Fernando or someone shouting from Hell under a false name?
sam Wednesday, 31 August 2022 01:04 PM
LG polls and general election are both required. Some funds may be saved if both are held at the same time this year
Mahila Wednesday, 31 August 2022 01:17 PM
Going Like Phoenix (GLP), "We never sought a mandate to do whatever we want. We, as the SLPP ,put forward a definite programme before the people and it was approved by a majority of people. However, WHAT WE SAID AND WHAT WE ARE DOING TODAY IS WORLD APART." Cannot agree with you more Sir?? 64 billion USD question needs answer is what were you doing – November 2019 todate?? Sleeping out ensconced and pampered??!! Like your Boss did Great Escapade??!! 2.5 Long years "Katte Pittu"??? Now bankrupt, No Food you looking for election??? F(P)UNNY F(P)ELLOW NO?? None will elect you??!!
Curious Wednesday, 31 August 2022 01:27 PM
Can a government go to court against itself? Such hypocrisy. And SLPP will get thrashed at any elecrion held now.
So, Prof. nuisance peiris Wednesday, 31 August 2022 06:28 PM
GL is such an obvious character. He is either thoroughly theoretically when in role of power, or comes up with lame, round about drama when seeking power. SLPP better off without chairman like him. All the fuss he made before current prime minister was elected. His faction has all the numbers to elect PM. Demanding from SLPP Secretary about when meeting were held, under what authority. No response to his joker drama from the smarter SLPP faction, except to elect the PM and President. Now GL can't get a job in government sector , because he's too old, so being a nuisance in parliament without providing any value to the general public with his talk
Mahila Wednesday, 31 August 2022 07:00 PM
Prof., seems to have short memories or may be 10 years is too long for Sri Lankan Brains, especially Professorial calibre - normally classified as 'absent minded' when you rise up to that level – events at the ‘Dark Ante-Room’ at Temple Trees??!! Well trained in Foreign Policy matters by MaRa the Maharaja?!! Ofcourse, Battalanda Ranil, though, is “otherwise knowledgeable and wise”, contends with demands differently and believes/behaves as Head of Cabinet and Government on precepts of ‘Primus inter pares’, not as 'uncrowned SL King' in meeting, arrogant demands by Cabinet Colleagues, compared to virulent “Medamulana Style”?!!
Uali Thursday, 01 September 2022 06:31 AM
Your party leader swindled the treasury to the tune,hungry people standing in queues and country is internationally pariah state, You people deceived public telling lies of MR, now make refresh your soul telling the truth and disclosing where he hiding it
Building up to start new party Thursday, 01 September 2022 07:27 AM
He is like those asking for import of expensive ultra-luxury vehicle as necessity for their status when even motorbike and basic vehicle for general public is banned from import. I guess the natural course from his activity like this will be he will start a new party.
rew Thursday, 01 September 2022 09:10 AM
Ranil's biggest Con job in progress. God bless us all.
Ranjan Thursday, 01 September 2022 09:24 AM
LG Elections is a marketing study as to plan prior for General Elections which certainly has to take place. Also for an old folk to call for elections is a dunb decision. Onething for sure is James Bond will get kicked out and the Hora Kaputa will creap in with foreign plund support.
Tissa Fernando Thursday, 01 September 2022 11:12 AM
This is an another useless and destructive guy in the politics.
GL go into local govenment then Thursday, 01 September 2022 11:56 AM
GL is bringing attention to his role as chairman. He is otherwise not useful as parliamentarian anymore. Too much theory, not enough understanding of people's needs. GL should contest in as local government, since he is so keen to see more expenditure on another wasteful tier of government. Better then his MP seat released for a younger person to come in through national list way.
Cugan Thursday, 01 September 2022 12:11 PM
He is the one said we dont need IMF,have home remedy
Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 01 September 2022 12:12 PM
You have changed sides, a great betrayal, time to retire from politics and promote younger generation to stand for election.
Joseph Thursday, 01 September 2022 01:51 PM
His conduct is a disgrace to educated and the intellectuals
Sam Panditha Thursday, 01 September 2022 06:37 PM
You crossed over only because Ranil refused to give you a Minister post. Now your threat to go to court on LG
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