No nomination for Sajin, Duminda, Mervyn?

 

The party seriously considers the exclusion of three Parliamentarians (MPs) who have tarnished their images. It is informed that most party seniors are not in favour of giving nomination to them.

Incumbent President Maitripala Sirisena has had reservation about giving nomination to three former Parliamentarians of the United People Freedom Alliance (UPFA) charged with various allegations, authentic political sources states.

President has given the authority for United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Secretary Susil Premajayantha and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Secretary Anura Priyadarshana Yapa to select candidates in consultation with other party leaders.

Nevertheless, the party seriously considers the exclusion of three MPs who have tarnished their reputation. They are Mervyn Silva, Sajin da Vass Gunawardane and Duminda Silva It is learnt that most party seniors are not in favour of giving nomination to them. These MPs were notorious for various miscreants during the previous rule.

The UPFA nomination committee will meet again to discuss the preparation of lists and the allocation of slots among its allies. Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP), a key ally of the UPFA, has sought nomination for ten members on the UPFA ticket. Besides, Democratic Left Front led by former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has sought nominations for its members to contest from five districts under the UPFA.

Meanwhile, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been requested to select Ratnapura, Kurunegala or Gampaha to contest this election. A source from the UPFA said he would consider Kurunegala for this purpose.