The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam stated that political parties have a responsibility and duty to stand for the public opinion expressed in the recent local government elections. He mentioned that discussions are underway on how to fulfill the aspirations of the people without compromising the policies of the respective parties.
Speaking at a press conference today (18th), he emphasized that the public has delivered a clear message in the local polls, and political parties are obligated to represent that sentiment.
Kariyawasam further noted that discussions are being held with all political parties, including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), to explore ways to meet the people’s aspirations while safeguarding party principles.
Meanwhile, SJB parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara commented that the public voted for independent groups because they contested against the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). Therefore, he argued that independent groups have no right to support the JVP anywhere.
