Over 100 JVPers obtain SLFP membership in Kosgoda
Over 100 members of the JVP including Kuruvita JVP Pradeshiya Sabha
member L. Chandrasiri obtained SLFP membership at an election rally in
Kosgoda , Power and Energy Minister W.D.J. Senevirathne said.
They have no faith in the current leadership and arbitrary decisions
taken by the leadership neglecting the grass roots level has compelled
them to leave the party, the Minister said. Seneviratne added that they
have faith in President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his programme .to develop
the country.
The Minister noted that the JVP leadership had no clear perspective
and could not prudently handle issues within the party.
Senevirathne noted that the JVP members had expressed concern over
the manner the JVP leadership had treated Wimal Weerawansa and decided
to leave the party. He added that the President was committed to bring
peace to the country, and is waging a decisive war against the LTTE.
He pointed out that the people had rallied round him in support to
wipe out terrorism. |