'பொது வேட்பாளர்- அந்நியச் சதி ` SLFP

‘Common candidate’ is a foreign conspiracy: SLFP
2014-11-22 18:43:18

A group of senior members of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today described SLFP stalwart Maithripala Sirisena contesting the upcoming Presidential polls as the common candidate against Mahinda Rajapaksa, is part of an international conspiracy to create political instability in Sri Lanka.

These remarks were made during a special media briefing that was convened by the SLFP a short while ago at the party headquarters to which senior SLFP-ers including newly appointed General Secretary Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and government Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva, Dullas Alahapperuma, Susil Premajayantha and W. M. J. Senevirathne attended.

 “What happened yesterday is a link in the chain of foreign conspiracies that seek to destabilize this country. There have been certain countries that have pumped money into this scheme through their embassies to establish a puppet regime in Sri Lanka. We warn them to put a stop to these activities,” government Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said. He said these forces will be revealed in the near future.

Minister Alahapperuma went on to state that Maithripala’s actions are part of a ‘mega teledrama’ that is being directed by former President Chandrika Kumaratunga.

“Yesterday he made certain pledges including the abolition of Executive Presidency within 100 days of being elected and appointing Ranil as the Prime Minister. Unfortunately, what he has promised is not even constitutionally feasible,” he added.

Meanwhile, government Minister and senior SLFP-er Susil Premajayantha who also spoke at the media briefing today said that there is still scope for UPFA coalition partner – JHU to work with the government and urged them to refrain from being a part of the conspiracy.

He also commented on the stance maintained by the JVP so far concerning the upcoming Presidential polls. “They have stated that the polls are illegal in order to justify their inability to contest at the upcoming elections. But let’s see whether their stance will change following the new political developments – if they do, their credibility will be at stake,” Premajayantha added.

Maithripala - Ranil Meet For A Closed-door Session

Maithripala - Ranil Meet For A Closed-door Session At Sirikotha

Saturday, 22 November 2014 11:41

Maithripala - Ranil Meet For A Closed-door Session At Sirikotha

Common candidate of opposition Maithripala Sirisena yesterday met Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe for a closed-door session soon after the press conference he addressed at New Town Hall in Colombo.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several matters pertaining to their mutual agreement on which both parties would carry out their election campaign. At the press conference, Maithripala Sirisena disclosed that UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinge would be the Prime Minister under his Presidency.

However, sources from Sirikotha told Asian Mirror that the UNP Leader looked “happier and brighter” after the meeting with Maithripala Sirisena. The duration of the meeting was nearly half an hour.

No final agreement, according to highly placed party sources, has so far been reached between the two parties. But, all important decision making bodies of the main opposition party, namely G-20 committee, parliamentary group and the Working Committee have given approval to proceed with the common candidate of the opposition, Maithripala Sirisena.

Speaking to “Asian Mirror’ this morning, UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella said all UNP MPs as well as the top decision making bodies of the party fully welcome Maithripala Sirisena’s candidature at the presidential election.

What is still not clear at the moment is whether former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga will play a significant role in a future government headed by Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking to Asian Mirror, a senior figure of the opposition who was instrumental in forming the common opposition front,  said the former President had made it clear that she did not want any position in the government.

ஜனாதிபதி மூன்றாம் தவணை- JVP ''ஆர்ப்பாட்டம்``

ஜனாதிபதி மஹிந்த ராஜபக்ஸ மூன்றாம் தவணைக்காக போட்டியிடுவதனை எதிர்த்து எதிர்வரும் 18ம் திகதி பாரிய ஆர்ப்பாட்டமொன்று ஜே.வி.பி கட்சி ஏற்பாடு செய்துள்ளது.

நடைபெறவுள்ள ஜனாதிபதி தேர்தலில் ஜனாதிபதி மஹிந்த ராஜபக்ஸ போட்டியிட்டால், பாரிய போராட்டம் நடத்தப்படும் என ஜே.வி.பியின் பொதுச் செயலாளர் ரில்வின் சில்வா தெரிவித்துள்ளார்.

அந்த தேர்தல் சட்டவிரோதமானதாக அமையும் என அவர் சுட்டிக் காட்டியுள்ளார்.மூன்றாம் தவணைக்காக போட்டியிடும் நோக்கில் உச்ச நீதிமன்றிடமிருந்து ஜனாதிபதி தீர்ப்பை பெற்றுக் கொண்டுள்ளதாகத் தெரிவித்துள்ளார்.

ஜனாதிபதி எதனை எதிர்பார்த்தாரோ அதே தீர்ப்பு இன்று நடைபெற்றுள்ளது என அவர் குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார்.

Hindu religious program to mark President’s b’day in Jaffna

Hindu religious program to mark President’s b’day in Jaffna

A special Hindu religious program will be conducted at the Jaffna Mavittapuram Murugan Temple in Jaffna tomorrow to mark the 69th birthday of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The religious program will be organised by Secretary, International Hindu Religious Federation and President's Hindu Religious Affairs Coordinator Bhramasri Ramachandra Kurukkal Babusharma.

Northern Province Governor G. A. Chandrasiri will also attend.