Panic-stricken SLPP MPs in opposition plead for innocence

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Following the Supreme Court ruling that led to the loss of the parliamentary seat of former Minister Naseer Ahmad, some Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs who joined hands with the opposition have pleaded with the party hierarchy not to proceed with disciplinary action against them lest they will lose their seats in the House, Daily Mirror learns.

Mr. Ahmad lost his seat after the Supreme Court affirmed his expulsion from his party Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) over his decision to vote for the 2021 budget along with the government contrary to the party’s official position.

According to an informed source, several SLPP MPs who defected from the party and sided with the opposition have requested party’s General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam and pleaded with him not to take action against them.

Among them is Galle District MP Chandima Weerakkody who started doing politics with the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Daily Mirror learns that he contacted the SLPP hierarchy and informed that he had nothing to do with the SJB.

He has responded in this manner when explanations were called from him by the party. Initially, he sought three months for it but responded immediately after the Supreme Court’s ruling on Mr. Ahmad’s expulsion. (Kelum Bandara)

Comments - 12

Gemunu Dissanayake Friday, 20 October 2023 06:57 AM

SLPP must take legal action and sack all the MPs who joined with the opposition.

SWORD Friday, 20 October 2023 10:38 AM

Yes and no more 2/3 to Ranil Rajapakse Balu Aanduwa

Nihal Friday, 20 October 2023 07:54 AM

What about Harin, Manusha, Diana and other MLC members joint with the Gvt.

Chinthaka Chaminda Friday, 20 October 2023 09:49 AM

What about panic stricken SKB MPs Harin Fernando, Manusha Nanayakkara

ravin Friday, 20 October 2023 11:33 AM

Timely rumour release to protect unpopularity. swallow it please.

Prof. H.M.M. Anwer Zakeer - Muthur Friday, 20 October 2023 11:40 AM

Nazeer Ahamed had created lot of problems to his own people who voted for him. Moreover, though he wears full suit always, his behavior and the words he utters (mostly filth) made everyone to lose confidence on him. No one should show mercy on him he should be kept out of politics.

Mustan Mohamed Hanifa Friday, 20 October 2023 11:43 AM

No other alternative, this man should be thrown out as he had caused lot of juggleries and he has a weak point on women. Such people should be severely dealt with. Thanks for the Judiciary.

Rasika Friday, 20 October 2023 12:02 PM

If this had happened a long ago, there is not much of issues which country is facing today........ Too late right?.

ඇර සොයිසා Friday, 20 October 2023 12:09 PM

Miracle of Asia.

Mohammed intiquab Ghouse Friday, 20 October 2023 02:23 PM

Hope the SC would not be pressurized.

Navi Friday, 20 October 2023 09:18 PM

They can not have the best from both worlds. Take action immediately and kick them out. SLPP. Playing around with People's money for too long.

Uali Saturday, 21 October 2023 09:47 AM

People watching what action SJB would take against it’s members who joined the government

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