President should walk the talk: Sajith

3 August 2022 02:22 pm - 9 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Saying though they could see more positive aspects in President's policy statement, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today they were ready to support the joint all-party action plan through Parliament committees without accepting ministry portfolios.

He told the media at the Parliament complex that the President's policy statement was positive, but he should walk the talk.

"We think positively about the content of the speech. We hope he will put it into practice. The more positive aspect of the speech is that it is clearly laid out as to how the joint all-party action plan should be implemented. It is proposed to establish a committee comprising of party leaders, a people's council and an oversight commitee to implement the said action plan," he said.

Mr. Premadasa said another positive aspect of the policy statement is that it does not attempt to lure MPs by offering ministries.

He said the SJB would support the joint all-party action plan through the proposed committee system when it is put into practice. "We will not accept Ministry portfolios," he said. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)

Comments - 9

Ma Wednesday, 03 August 2022 04:07 PM

Stop putting spanners in the works. Get together to save the country at least now.

pandithaya Wednesday, 03 August 2022 04:11 PM

AS IF YOU could walk the talk.

Mizaru Wednesday, 03 August 2022 04:19 PM

The SLPP, UNP and SLFP are on their last legs. The SJB will be there soon unless a charismatic and a visionary leader is appointed. The JVP is gaining ground on a daily basis as they have a concrete policy and action plan.

Anne Karunaratne Wednesday, 03 August 2022 04:48 PM

Better that you are not given any ministerial position Saji boy! You screwed up and now you have a looooong way to go...

Cheers Wednesday, 03 August 2022 05:06 PM

He will walk his talk you ate a looser go home and give up politics

tilak Wednesday, 03 August 2022 05:16 PM

at least he accepted that the President's policy was positive

lanka peiris Wednesday, 03 August 2022 06:42 PM

Sajith you always have done 'talk the walk' nothing else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roland Reid Wednesday, 03 August 2022 07:45 PM

The president is waiting to incorporate you hahaha. It's your last chance r

Tissa Fernando Thursday, 04 August 2022 02:18 PM

Sajith always talks the walk.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

President should walk the talk: Sajith

Comments - 9

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

Proposed wage hike Estate workers appreciated or trapped in election promise?

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Most Viewed in News

Tharshan Selvarajah makes history as first Sri Lankan to carry Olympic torch

A leading hotel in Derby, UK sold to Sri Lankan company

Rupee expected to dip to Rs.310-320 range later this year: FCR

Not only on-arrival visas but online visas too should be stopped

Supreme Court rules Diana Gamage ineligible for parliamentary seat

Diana under immigration radar for overstaying visa since 2014

MIRROR CRICKET

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

'Mehta Toss Rule' for Indian Premier League Playoffs

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moments: The hunt begins

Game-changers and record-makers: Statistical standouts from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Match-fixing allegations Court calls for report on voice sample of Sachithra

Customs seize Mexican Methamphetamine worth Rs.100Mn through Facebook lover from Guatemala

Rathupaswala shooting Case Accused acquitted after more than ten years

UK and Sri Lanka join forces to protect marine environment

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

'Mehta Toss Rule' for Indian Premier League Playoffs

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moments: The hunt begins

Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup