The central committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party has decided to hand over the power of taking action against anyone working against the constitution of the SLFP by promoting another political party and cancelling that individuals party membership to President Maithripala Sirisena.
According to section 26 - 1, 26 - 2 and 26 - 3 of the party constitution disciplinary inquiries can be held against members on information received regarding discipline related issues, for shirking party responsibilities.
The central committee has also decided to send reminders in this regard by registered post to all parliamentarians and Ministers of the party.
Meanwhile General Secretary of the party, Duminda Dissanayake said disciplinary action will be taken against any member promoting another political party in violation of the SLFP constitution.
Party principles are more important than the person…
When questioned if action will be taken against SLFP members taking part in the election campaigns of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna from January 2 led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, General Secretary of the party Duminda Dissanayake said party principles are more important no matter who the person is.
He stressed that action will be taken against anyone going against party principles and its constitution.
Ignores opposition : Mahinda takes the ‘flower bud in hand’
Meanwhile, despite the central committee meeting the JO has decided to commence its campaign led by Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The Jo political campaign is set to commence on January 2 at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium.
According to MP of the JO, Dinesh Gunawardena it will be revealed as to why people should vote for the JO in the upcoming polls and all party leaders of the JO will attend the rally he said.
All those contesting is also set to take a special oath to protect the country on the day he further added.
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