117 MPs pledge support to MR as of now, GR says MR will continue as PM

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In a meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the government parliamentarians last evening, 117 MPs said Mahinda Rajapaksa should continue as the Prime Minister and further informed the President and Prime Minister both should continue.

109 MPs were physically present while 8 MPs could not attend due to other appointments. After many heated arguments, the MPs were of the view that the President and Prime Minister should continue and discussed the present crisis and the way forward.

Even Dullas Allahapperuma who wrote a letter recently to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa saying the Prime Minister and the cabinet must step down and let the parliament form a new coalition government with a clear national agenda to overcome current challenges, was present at the meeting last evening.

At the meeting, a senior MP had raised a question if anyone has any objections to Mahinda Rajapaksa continuing as the Prime Minister. The MPs had not raised objections. The President then had said that he would allow anyone who showed the majority numbers in Parliament to continue the government. He also said he had not asked Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down from the Premiership and Mahinda can continue as the Prime Minister.

The economic crisis was also discussed at the meeting to which Mahinda Rajapaksa said they had appointed economic experts and were now looking to resolve the issues. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara briefed the group on the present fuel situation and what had gone wrong previously. (JAMILA HUSAIN)

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Comments - 26

Gura Friday, 29 April 2022 10:38 AM

So back to square one!!!! And the donkeys of this nation is suffering !!! Gues this a way to pay for sins!!! So long 69 mil intelligent voters!!! Ur future in queues and darkness will be guaranteed!!!!

Priyantha Ellepola Friday, 29 April 2022 10:42 AM

Of course the corrupt wants to continue this practice they will keep these two rogues so that they can rob this country and destroy the peoples lively hood.

Dakshina Dissanayake Friday, 29 April 2022 10:43 AM

Damned shame Govt politicians, misusing the mandate given by the public and put them under miserable time , poor public continue to suffer and continuation of the dragging this country into chaos.

Jude Friday, 29 April 2022 10:54 AM

Dullas is worried for his Life after speaking his mind!!

Jude Friday, 29 April 2022 10:58 AM

Most of them voted in favour of The famous siblings 'Coz something misterious Will happen to them if they don't tow the line!! Yeah!!

Jude Friday, 29 April 2022 11:01 AM

If the numbers are true!! That means opposition has failed again!!

Lumbini Friday, 29 April 2022 11:06 AM

Do not believe any of these people. They tell something to the public and do something else (for their benefit) when meeting together. Should be ashamed of themselves.

Banda Friday, 29 April 2022 11:06 AM

As expected, politicians will always undercut each other. There will never be a collective unity for the sake of the people or country. Name the 117.

SMS Friday, 29 April 2022 11:07 AM

Congratulation for Govern. MPs and Bad luck for Sri Lankan. No solution for crisis. At last they will tell that we did mistake.

Vipin B Friday, 29 April 2022 11:11 AM

Shame on these politicians who even at this time put their personal interests ahead of the nation. Shame on you. You have no guilt, no shame, no integrity, and no self-respect.

No Confidence Friday, 29 April 2022 11:11 AM

Daily Mirror, please highlight all the names of these policitians, this will be the END of their political career as we will make sure they dont get elected next time!!

NIHAL DHARMATILEKE Friday, 29 April 2022 11:11 AM

Anyone who support these two to be in Srilanken politics will be the last time in parliament.

Prasanna Friday, 29 April 2022 11:12 AM

So can you guys also mention those 117 boot lickers?

Crooks support crooks Friday, 29 April 2022 11:13 AM

Very good news. Congratulations to GR

Andy Friday, 29 April 2022 11:15 AM

Why couldn't the SJB

Ram Friday, 29 April 2022 11:22 AM

Blood is thicker than water. We must accept that. Both will go together very soon

Bandara Sanjive Friday, 29 April 2022 11:22 AM

117 corrupted rogues want corrupted ones to be in power to rob more

nimco Friday, 29 April 2022 12:06 PM

Bribed 117 fools?

das Friday, 29 April 2022 12:07 PM

Reveal their names

Andrew Silva Friday, 29 April 2022 12:07 PM

Both are free to rob the country.

Prof. R. Ratnapala Friday, 29 April 2022 12:07 PM

We could expect a blood shed in the near future.

Mahila Friday, 29 April 2022 12:09 PM

We will continue in queues or essentials for livelihood and content with 1 meal instead of 3 normally!!

decentgent Friday, 29 April 2022 01:41 PM

what would be he reaction of the protestors?

Mal Friday, 29 April 2022 02:18 PM

What happened to the 41 group? They sucked up finally?

A Dollar to Die For Saturday, 30 April 2022 07:21 AM

With USD 100 thousand per head, how much does it work out to? And there is plenty more where it comes from!!!

Cheers Saturday, 30 April 2022 05:04 PM

Opposition go home

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