Reports indicate that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Central Committee has voiced strong displeasure regarding the conduct and performance of several parliamentary members of the National People’s Power (NPP).
Leader of both the JVP and NPP, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has reportedly heavily criticized certain powerful government parliamentarians for their subpar performance and careless statements on national issues.
Amidst a developing situation described as a “leadership crisis,” the JVP Central Committee has proposed a broad cabinet reshuffle. One of their most contentious suggestions is the removal of the current Prime Minister, Harini Amarasooriya.
While some factions within the party strongly advocate for Minister Bimal Ratnayake to be given a prominent government position, others propose that he should be appointed as the Prime Minister.
However, a section of senior JVP politburo members fears that drastic measures such as changing the Prime Minister could further destabilize the NPP and have suggested only a cabinet reshuffle.
Political whispers also suggest that the President is disappointed by the decline in public support for the NPP in the recent local government elections and has refrained from issuing an official statement following the results.
