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Sajith says most MPs do not want a change
Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa yesterday stated that the 148 votes cast in favour of Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, electing him as Deputy Speaker, had proved that most MPs had no wish to change the country’s failed political system.
“In fact, they will do anything to maintain the status quo,” Premadasa said, issuing a statement.
Given below is his statement: “What we are up against, as Opposition, is a media that is owned, politicians that are owned, and the “independents” were bought over long ago. There is no “political strategy” that will fix that. There is only truth to expose.
“SJB will stick to its course. This means more truth will come spilling out in the coming days. The NCM is about holding this regime accountable, it is not about dictating conditions to the SJB.
“Let the NCM reveal the true nature of the beast. The MPs that will vote in favour of the current leadership will do so for their own survival. But it will reveal those that will choose their own survival over holding this corrupt regime accountable.
“We will not form an Interim Government with those that want it only so they can dig themselves out of their holes, secure positions, and tide out the tough times.
“Why should this whole country and its people make the ultimate sacrifice only to support a corrupt and inefficient Government? Why should we do anything to keep the Rajapaksa’s going? Why should SJB just go along with the “deals”?
JUST RESIGN so this country can finally move forward.”
The National People’s Power (NPP) polled 2,260 votes (46.18%) to secure 9 of the 19 seats in the Tangalla Urban Council at todays. Local Authorities Election.
THe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJ) polled 1,397 votes to secure five seats while the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) polled 795 votes to secure 3 seats.
The United National Party (UNP) and the Sarvajana Balaya secure one seat each.
Voting commenced at 7.00am to elect members to 339 local councils in the island.
Voting is being held at 13,579 polling centers and will end at 4.00 p.m.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi on Monday (05) morning
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace of Vietnam. He also took part in the inspection of the Tri-Forces Guard of Honour and the playing of the national anthems of Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective delegations before proceeding for bilateral discussions during which both nation assessed their progress, explored avenues for future collaboration and signed Memoranda of Understanding.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have upheld robust and enduring ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1970. and this visit aims to strengthen political trust and foster effective collaboration across multiple sectors between the two nations.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam engage in annual bilateral trade, primarily in exports, totalling around US$200 million. Both nations aspire to elevate this trade to US$1 billion in the near future.
President Dissanayake’s visit highlights Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to its longstanding friendship with Vietnam and demonstrates a mutual resolve to enhance collaboration in traditional sectors while exploring new opportunities in digital transformation, the digital economy, energy transition, artificial intelligence and connectivity.
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