Opposition leader R.Sampanthan is said to have stated the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa by the President is illegal. Sampanthan had made these comments while meeting Rajapaksa at his Wijerama residence yesterday during a courtesy call.
Sampanthan had refused the invitation to meet Rajapaksa at the Prime Minister’s Office and instead opted to meet him at his residence.
“He was only met as an MP” M.A Sumanthiran told the media after attending a party leaders meeting with the Speaker in parliament.
“The way you were appointed is against the constitution, illegal and undemocratic” Sampanthan had told Rajapaksa according to TNA MP Sumanthiran.
According to sources, Rajapaksa had requested to meet Sampanthan in a bid to gain the support of the TNA which holds 16 seats in parliament. Sumanthiran also disclaimed rumours that discussions were held regarding the post of the opposition leader warning that the TNA’s vote at the next parliamentary session will be highly influenced by the unilateral decision made by the President.
“We will not do anyone's bidding according to their hurry or happiness,” he said adding that the TNA does not have a tradition of making decisions based on who will win like others who crossover.
Sumanthiran also pointed out that no legitimate international leader congratulating Mahinda Rajapaksa following his appointment is evidence enough to the illegality of his appointment. (Radio Gagana)
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