Political stalemate continues

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The meeting between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the parliamentary group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) ended without any conclusion on the formation of an interim government to quell present political unrest in the country and find solutions to the economic woes, Daily Mirror learns.

However, the two sides agreed to have another round of discussions after the New Year holiday.

The SLFP group led by former President Maithripala Sirisena called on the President for the second time.

The meeting centred on the points envisaged in the letter sent to the president by the SLFP, the independent group of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the 11 party alliance.

According to informed sources, the President told the SLFP that he would agree to implement only the points acceptable in terms of the Constitution. Earlier during the day, the SLFP and the other two parties had a meeting with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on the formation of an interim government He ruled out the possibility to set up a national executive council since there were no constitutional provisions for it. Also, he raised doubts whether the opposition would genuinely support the government in the event of an interim government inclusive of all the parties. Besides, earlier during the day, the SLFP and the other two parties had a meeting with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on the formation of an interim government.

However, an SLFP source said Mr. Premadasa insisted on unseating the government through the no-confidence motion. There was no agreement in this regard and therefore talks ended without any solution. The SLFP has also written to the JVP seeking talks. (Kelum Bandara)

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Power hungry. Monday, 11 April 2022 08:50 AM

Looks like the stalemate will continue till the term of the present Govt. ends in 1924.Maithri will not allow SLFP to fully oppose the present administration.The others in the 41 group too are on the fence waiting for good offers.

Sunil Monday, 11 April 2022 09:12 AM

Maithree's lethargy, especially in the events leading to and immediately after the Easter bombings and his handling of the central bank bond fiasco has contributed heavily to the current crisis. We do not want him, like any Jarapsksha to handle the affairs of the state.

Ranaweera Monday, 11 April 2022 09:12 AM

Why mot dissolve the Parliament and ask 225 to face fresh election. If the protestors are genuine, they will elect different party . Otherwise sane old stuff will continue. Disruption and chevos will be the norm. Many will like to just should slogans instead of productive work.

Hubert Congreve Monday, 11 April 2022 09:24 AM

These days all meetings based on filling their pockets with millions not for the sake to solve the on-going crisis.

Tommy's Tokka Monday, 11 April 2022 09:25 AM

You can buy Moda Sirisena for peanuts as he wants to be the next Prime Minister under Gota.

Rock Shockman Monday, 11 April 2022 09:27 AM

Waste of time holding secret meetings by any party, no one is interested on a interim Government, No confidence motion is only needed against Gota.

Kamal Bolawansa Monday, 11 April 2022 09:30 AM

Next meeting means you guys have got 50% of the prize money which Gota promised.

Kankung Somay Monday, 11 April 2022 09:32 AM

Meeting tin tin Gala uda dong dong. Waste of time and energy.

Blood money Monday, 11 April 2022 09:34 AM

Up to the entrance of President's Office the people have come, next step go in the Office and damage it. Hay Gota go... get out before its too late.

Lankan Monday, 11 April 2022 09:35 AM

The 41 MPs and all who are speaking to each other, better remember who their master is. This failed president will soon be a nobody whether he likes it or not and he has no choice. But you 41 buggers better choose wisely. People have come to their senses.

Jude Monday, 11 April 2022 09:48 AM

The Egomaniac, Egocentric Narcissistic Gota Must leave, resign!! There's No other solution for the political impasse!! Yeah!!

BUSHEL Monday, 11 April 2022 10:15 AM

Premadasa is a Premadasa.

G-U-N Monday, 11 April 2022 12:55 PM

The whole nation plus the Sri Lankans living in other countries needs Gota to go, despite of those calls if Gota still wants to be in power, some other drastic attacks should be done to oust him soon.

Ponz Bunch Monday, 11 April 2022 12:57 PM

Greedy 41 members will get their bribe (5-6 millions/each) and again go with the ruling party and support Gota.

Kangkum Somay Monday, 11 April 2022 12:58 PM

Go for No-confidence motion unitedly working with SJB and kick off Gota, no other remedy.

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