report in Daily News, Sept 30, 2023Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises. When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership. The President was speaking to the media after calling on…
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By Easwaran Rutnam in Yhe Colombo Gazette online, Sept 13, 2023The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the United National Party (UNP) are likely to form a grand alliance ahead of the next elections, Colombo Gazette learns. Sources told Colombo Gazette that talks in this regard are at the initial stages and includes attempting to agree on a common policy and framework on governing the country. While it is still not clear if there is…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, Sept 1, 2023The rebel SLPP group has demanded to know whether Adani Green Energy Ltd., represents the government of India.It has raised this question in the wake of Sri Lanka declaring its intention to consider the proposed construction of two wind and solar power parks in Mannar (286 Megawatt) and Pooneryn (234 megawatt) in terms of Government to Government basis as required by Section 43(4)(c) (1) of the Electricity…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, Aug 12, 2023Rebel SLPP MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana yesterday (11) said that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should make his position clear on his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe’s move to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Reiterating his strong opposition to President Wickremesinghe’s controversial plan, the Anuradhapura District MP stressed that Gotabaya Rajapaksa couldn’t keep silent as the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government embarked on a strategy inimical to national interests. Prof.…
report in Daily FT, Aug 11, 2023*Accuses Wickremesinghe of attempting to mislead Parliament through his recent statement**Says there is no necessity to bring in acts to implement 13A as it was already enacted years ago***Claims it is regrettable that SLPP has chosen to endorse 13A****Implies Wickremesinghe’s current enthusiasm for 13A is mere political ployJathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of attempting to go beyond the 13th Amendment to the…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, Aug 1, 2023The rebel SLPP group yesterday (31) issued a dire warning over government plans to repeal or significantly amend 12 Acts which dealt with both public and private sector workers. Addressing the media at the Freedom People’s Congress office at Nawala, SLPP National List MP Prof. G. L. Peiris explained how new labour laws could throw both public and private sectors into a turmoil. The former External Affairs…
by Buddhika Samaraweera in The Morning, June 14, 2023Ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader and Government Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa and a number of SLPP District Leaders have boycotted a discussion called by the SLPP backed President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday (12) on the grounds that the latter does not have the power to call SLPP members for such meetings, The Daily Morning learned. The President had called the Cabinet of Ministers, Rajapaksa, SLPP General…
by Buddhika Samaraweera in The Morning, June 1, 2023President and Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies Ranil Wickremesinghe, according to the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has hinted on holding elections soon, although there is no clarity as to what election it would be. A group of representatives of the SLPP met the President at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (29) for a special discussion. The Daily Morning queried SLPP General Secretary…
report in Daily FT, 2 May 2023 Claims close bond between SLPP and workers was proven on labour day Says all political fights of the party are closely linked to winning rights of workers Alleges forces under the power of imperialists, NGOs and other political groups in recent past launched a conspiracy against SLPP Slams modern-day Trade Unionists claiming they are working to achieve narrow ends Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader and former Prime…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, Apr 24, 2023Leader of the House, Prasanna Ranatunga, yesterday (23) said the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) wouldn’t replace incumbent Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.Responding to media queries, after paying a floral tribute at the Reggie Ranatunga memorial at Udugampola, Gampaha, the Urban Development and Housing Minister alleged that canard was spread by the Opposition. Gunawardena is the leader of the MEP, a constituent of the SLPP. The MEP…
by Sahan Tennekoon in The Morning online, Apr 13, 2023Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Opposition Parliamentarian Dr. Rajitha Senaratne yesterday (12) claimed that there is no opposition from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs against him as has been claimed by some of the SJB MPs, as Government Party MPs are willing to take him to the Government. He said this when he was contacted by The Daily Morning to inquire about the rumours…