Willing to accept Chief Opposition Whip post: Harsha

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday said he would be happy to accept and perform the post of Chief Opposition Whip, if given the opportunity.

Dr. De Silva came up with the remark in response to a question raised by the journalists whether he would be appointed as the Chief Opposition Whip. It was reported earlier that Dr. De Silva's name among the others was considered to the post by the SJB.

"I have served in Parliament for ten years, both in the Opposition and in the Government. The preferential votes which I obtained at the elections which were more than 82,000 is proof that I have been endorsed by the people. In such a scenario, I will be happy to accept the opportunity and will perform the task," he said.

It was reported in media that Dr. De Silva was among few others who were considered for the post of Chief Opposition Whip. Others considered were Lakshman Kiriella, Gayantha Karunatileka and Patali Champika Ranawaka.(Yohan Perera)

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Vanni Boy Monday, 17 August 2020 10:10 AM

Certainly a good choice for the role!

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Man Monday, 17 August 2020 10:26 AM

Discrimination must be avoided and unity must be enhanced when making the right selection, democratically. with the prospects of, future victories.

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Java Jayakumar Monday, 17 August 2020 10:52 AM

We know it MAN. Everyone else knows it.

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Hermann Kahagalle Wednesday, 19 August 2020 04:13 PM

He also fell in to a politico being a liar suggesting Volkswagen was about to setup a factory in Ceylon. He is also a cabinet member who has approved Millennium Challenge Corporation agreement. He will be a disaster if appointed as opposition whip cos he has a foul mouth and not truthful..

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