JVP makes historic debut at independence day celebrations says chief opposition whip

By Yohan Perera   

It appears that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National People’s Power (NPP) have participated in the Independence Day celebrations for the first time Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathileka said yesterday.    “We always participated in the Independence day celebrations as it is our duty. It was the JVP and NPP MPs who never participated in the Independence day celebrations while in the opposition. It seemed that they have participated in the Independence Day Celebrations for the first time” the MP told Daily Mirror.   

A high number of opposition MPs participated in the Independence Day Celebrations held at Independence Square today. The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilleka, Harsha de Silva, Chamindrani Kiriella, V. Radhakrishan, Ravi Karunanayake were among the opposition MPs present.