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No law prevents from commenting on other parties: Wimal replies to SLPP

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Referring to his comments on Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leadership, National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader, Minister Wimal Weerawansa said there is no existing law in the country that prevents anyone from making any comment on other political parties.

Wimal Weerawansa has reportedly made a comment to Sunday Lankadeepa that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should be the SLPP Head, replacing Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

In reply to this comment, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam told a news briefing on Monday that Minister Weerawansa had no right to make such statements in relevance to the SLPP and added he should immediately withdraw his statement and apologize to the public.

However, Minister Weerawansa told reporters yesterday at the Courts Complex in Negombo that freedom of speech has not been curtailed in the Constitution.

“If it is so, we can’t make comments on other parties like UNP, JVP or the parties in our alliance,” he said.

“In my comment, I didn’t intend to make the point that Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa should be removed from the SLPP leadership and replaced by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa,” he underlined.

“What I intended was that a proper position should be created for President Gotabaya as well, while Premier Rajapaksa holds the SLPP leadership slot,” he added.

Minister Weerawansa said creating a new position in the SLPP for President Gotabaya would further strengthen the affiliation with other parties that are in the alliance. (Sheain Fernandopulle)


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  • Vadivelu Yogaratnm Tuesday, 09 February 2021 04:43 PM

    Keep your mouth shut otherwise next to go prison is u on passport frode.

    Samson Tuesday, 09 February 2021 04:45 PM

    What is the excisting law? You are on the correct side so no problem.

    Hero-Wansa Tuesday, 09 February 2021 04:56 PM

    I also know the law, No!? I do not know much about literature!!

    T.M. Rajakaruna Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:15 PM

    Honestly, Weerawansa should be thrown out from SLPP as he is violating [going against party policies]. The party leaders and all members should raise their hands against his nasty behavior.

    Kamal Gunaratne Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:17 PM

    Now Wimal tells everyone that because of him and his men and his party that SLPP came to power, which is totally wrong. Its time for him to leave SLPP and stand independently and face dam defeats in the forth-coming elections.

    Lal Perera - (SLPP Kanoo) Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:19 PM

    Empty vessel is giving more noise these days, this is not good for him - very soon he will reap the harvest from MR, wait and see.

    Thum-Mulla Abey Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:20 PM

    If Wimal says he has his freedom being in a separate party, why not he leave SLPP and go away?

    Dr. M.C. Thillakaratne Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:22 PM

    Because his dirty mouth, fellow will be kicked out from SLPP. What to do? He is trying to run before crawling.

    Manik Somawansa Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:23 PM

    Right time is Wimal should quit MR/Gota's party and be on his own.

    Yes Sir True Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:26 PM

    Weerawansa thinks that he could break the relationship between Gotta

    Kottawa Surasena Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:28 PM

    The Peoples' opinion in general is Weerawansa and Gamampilla should be thrown out from SLPP. They are the worst poisoners serpents.

    Colomba Kolla Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:29 PM

    Crazy guy, something wrong with him. He is trying to be prominent buttering the President. No chance he will end up with a disaster soon.

    Dr. Ananda Wickramanayake Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:31 PM

    He can't break the relationship between the brothers anyway. Better he resign from SLPP and join with Sajith, provided if he absorbs this stinking character.

    Atha Katha Surain Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:34 PM

    Mr. Wimal, true you have the freedom, but you and Gamampilla talk too much in order to gain popularity, but no one cares. But Prez

    Carie Weerawansa Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:39 PM

    You ate with Hon. PM for the past 10 years creeping under his sarong and now you are trying to wash clothes to President. Why?? Power hunger am I correct.

    MP Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:40 PM

    Weerawansa you are wrong. You must ask for public pardon from the People who loves Mahinda, other-wise you better get out from our party.

    Mad Max Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:42 PM

    Why are you trying to pacify Hon. President? Did you forget about your past ungrateful fellow you are.

    Market Raja [Colombo Manning Market] Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:51 PM

    Weerawansa you must ask for public pardon from the SLPP supporters who formed this Govt. If not, we know how to handle you foolish man.

    Hassanda Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:52 PM

    My Goodness Wimal W is talking of Law

    Mahinda Kanoo Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:52 PM

    You and Gamampilla should leave the party, then only SLPP will prosper.

    LG Peris Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:53 PM

    Ask forgiveness from Mahinda and from all Senior Members of the party openly.

    K. Ranaweera. Tuesday, 09 February 2021 06:20 PM

    If anyone wants to be under the SLPP umbrella he or she must be keeping the mouth shut this is new democracy with two third majority.

    Mokan Tuesday, 09 February 2021 07:20 PM

    Ha Ha Ha

    Rama Tuesday, 09 February 2021 09:15 PM

    Fraudsters as lawmakers only in this Asikland.

    Gayan Tuesday, 09 February 2021 10:09 PM

    Hahaha fools have taken the bait. Lovely.

    Yehiya Wednesday, 10 February 2021 08:54 AM

    Well organize drama to mislead 6.9millions.


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