We will form our own SJB government: Sajith

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Whilst ruling out a new multiparty government, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday pledged to form a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) administration with a fresh mandate.

“ We will form our own SJB government comprising 113 SJB MPs with a fresh mandate. Do not show us carrots in the form of Premiership, state and deputy ministers as we will not accept any of these. We will form our own government with 113 of our own MPs after a fresh mandate,” he said.

“ Be ready to chase the Rajapaksa's and others who robbed public funds away from this country and to grab all the properties they have stolen from the public,” he added.

“ We will also bring all those who robbed public property to book,” he also said.

The protest began opposite Fort Railway station while a section of the crowd walked towards President’s House down Lotus Road. The protesters called for the resignation of both President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 22

joshua Friday, 01 July 2022 08:29 AM

We have been hearing these stories many times over. All empty talk

Ram Friday, 01 July 2022 08:40 AM

Sajith must understand that no party will receive a mandate to go solo. It has to be multi party Government. So Anura, Sajith and other contenders must sing safe and must not antagonise other leaders if they have the country at heart

kukka Friday, 01 July 2022 08:41 AM

we dont want this traditional governments. we know who you are and your families. we dont want your government as well in same reason government cant bring fuel to the country = loss of commissions.

Aragalaya Friday, 01 July 2022 08:41 AM

Only hollow talk like Anura Kumara of JVP. NEVER SAY HOW THEY ARE GOING TO DELIVER TO BACK THESE STATEMENTS.

nuwan Friday, 01 July 2022 08:43 AM

How can you bring robbers to book when they hold a file on your sister printing money and cultural fund activities?

Anne Karunaratne Friday, 01 July 2022 08:55 AM

Keep dreaming Saji boy!!! Your time too is now over.

Unite together Friday, 01 July 2022 09:02 AM

You all keep on saying various things and the opposition is not united and making things easier for Rajapakshas. Each one of you want to become leaders and getting divided all the time.

Lion Friday, 01 July 2022 09:04 AM

It will be next version of phottuwa using a different brand name

Dinesh Friday, 01 July 2022 09:09 AM

Another set of corrupt goons.

Sjb JVP fails Friday, 01 July 2022 09:20 AM

We are screwed when it comes to leadership the halparruwos want to espouse the same populist garbage and the JVP wants to carry on the same failed policies of the past

Rotten Leaders' Guild Friday, 01 July 2022 09:21 AM

No political leader ever kept their election promises after winning the polls. What makes you think that the voters will believe you now?

Yohan Friday, 01 July 2022 09:25 AM

Sajith is not willing to help the people get over their suffering..only interested in getting into power.. whatever happens to the country!

Voter Friday, 01 July 2022 09:34 AM

It is disappointing that three Stalwarts of SJB , Harin, Manusha and Champika have deserted the Party?

TONI Friday, 01 July 2022 09:39 AM

SAJITH YOU DO NOT HAVE A STRONG PARTY. "PRIDE GOES BEFORE FALL"

Jude Friday, 01 July 2022 10:25 AM

NOT gonna happen!! Yeah!!

Roshanaly Friday, 01 July 2022 10:28 AM

Under your leadership, it is just a dream. You keep talking.

SJB supporter Friday, 01 July 2022 11:11 AM

Sajith is talking out of turn and counting the chicken before they are hatched?

Kolam Friday, 01 July 2022 11:14 AM

If you win power then the opposition will also want to topple you after a one full moon

Anil Muhandiramge Friday, 01 July 2022 11:41 AM

Daydreaming

K. B. Menon Friday, 01 July 2022 11:44 AM

Please continue to sit at home. Why harm the people.

ANTON Saturday, 02 July 2022 01:27 PM

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON, USELESS!

Quolp Saturday, 02 July 2022 10:27 PM

Fairy Tale! and a real day daydreamer.

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