Keshal Jayasinghe on NPP’s call for cleansing parliament

A key campaign slogan of the NPP at the general election is cleansing parliament, followed by a call to fill parliament with its candidates.

For some, it could be welcome and amusing, but those who are rational can surmise the hidden meaning behind it is filled with terror and barbarism, says Keshal Jayasinghe, who contests for Colombo from ‘gas cylinder’.

In a statement, he says its ulterior motive is clear for some, while especially those who fall in line with the NPP thinking cannot do so, and even if they do, it is inconsequential for them.

For the benefit of the country’s majority, it demands an explanation, says Jayasinghe.

Parliament, the peak of democracy, is more in peril today than never before, he says, adding the NPP’s call for a cleansing of parliament creates the serious doubt if it is going to be the end of parliamentary democracy.

In the name of democracy, everybody believes that parliament should have representations by both the ruling and opposing sides.

No one valuing democracy will allow a group with a history of having attacked parliament with bombs to gain it under its grasp, adds Jayasinghe.

The danger and fearful consequences of a law-making parliament filled with an inexperienced lot should be given serious thought, he adds.

He urges all to act in understanding of the costs of such a perilous situation.