"We will not join the government" - TNA

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says the UNP and SLFP led unity government should continue as it is due to the recent LG poll results.

 When asked if the Premiership should go to anyone other than Wickramasinghe, TNA MP M.A Sumanthiran said the TNA has no opinion in this regard.

He also said no request has been made of them to join to form a UNP unitary government and even if such a request is made the TNA will not support such a cause by becoming part of the government.

"Our position is that we will not become partners of the government until we see a settlement for the national question."

“No such offers made”

The MP also refuted rumours that several cabinet ministerial portfolios have been offered to the TNA if they support a UNP unitary government. “No one has invited us or offered such posts to us,” Sumanthiran said.

However, he said if such a request is made the party will hold discussions regarding it adding that however, the party will not become a party to the government which is to be formed.

“National government must continue”

He also claimed to have no connection to parties who are calling for the resignation of Premier Ranil Wickramasinghe adding that the TNA stances is that the national government should continue.

The MP while accepting that the EPDP and the All Ceylon Tamil Congress’s voter base has increased as seen in the recent polls, he said the TNA would hold discussions in this regard.

(BBC)