Post of PM & the NCM: Ranil out and in with?

A scheme to choose a new Prime Minister is ongoing behind the scenes according to political sources. Several political groups are said to be holding discussions to choose a PM in case the no-confidence motion against Ranil Wickramasinghe becomes successful.

The SLFP ministers have suggested that Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva be appointed to the post of Prime Minister. But if it is not successful several others of the SLFP have also suggested the name of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. The group is said to be also checking the possibility of getting support from several UNP MP’s for this proposal.

The UNP also might suggest the name of Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara sources say.

Majority of the UNP is of the opinion that the party should be reformed. One group of the party wants Minister Rajitha Senaratne to be appointed sources said. The group standing for good governance consists of Tamil and Muslims MPs sources further added.

'Who will replace Ranil?' - Wijedasa asks

''We asked those bringing the NCM who will be brought in next to be the PM. We do not need to exchange a cripple for a blind man”

Wijedasa Rajapaksa

 President's Counsel Wijedasa Rajapakse stated that the two parties have not revealed any permanent program after the defeat or victory at the no confidence motion.

"When making a decision as MPs for the No-Confidence vote, the people's opinion should be taken into consideration. Also, the security of the country should be taken into account he said.

''We asked those bringing the NCM who will be brought in next to be the PM. We do not need to exchange a cripple for a blind man” he said adding that it doesn't matter if the person belongs to the blue, green or red camp but it should be someone who can turn around this dire situation the country is in.

According to him for the people today the party nor colour of the person is not important. They only care about the policies he said adding that he will take a decision based on the unfolding events.