Crack in National Govt. Leads 30 MPs To Join With MR’s Faction?

There was visible friction between the UNP and the SLFP MPs over the recent Development (Special Provisions) bill, which has added to the dissatisfaction of the SLFP MPs. Further, there were brick bats between UNP and SLFP MPs in the recent past. Further, The UNP MPs are said to be disappointed at the UNP leadership and they are willing to take a political decision at the ‘correct moment’. Some SLFP MPs are planning to join forces with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, sources within the ‘Joint Opposition’ said.

The ‘Joint Opposition’ has held discussions with around 10 UNP MPs and 20 SLFP pro-government MPs on forming a broad alliance, political sources said.