MR opens door

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, addressing an event in Colombo a short while ago, said that the doors are open for anyone to join the government as it needs only 5 more members to achieve a 2/3 majority in parliament.

The government is seeking a Parliamentary majority in order to make constitutional changes, (SAJ)

Comments - 16

Sri Lanka Friday, 27 August 2010 07:42 AM

This is the begining of the end.....

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sampath Friday, 27 August 2010 07:42 AM

Hurry up guys This may be the last chance.Only 5 seats are available

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IND Friday, 27 August 2010 07:53 AM

End of Opposition !!!

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IND Friday, 27 August 2010 07:53 AM

First come First serve basis !!

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Mr.Concern Friday, 27 August 2010 08:29 AM

looks like there will not be a opposition in our country....what a pathetic situation...GOD save the poor public!!

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Citizen Silva Friday, 27 August 2010 11:20 AM

Hurry up Ranil, this is what you have been waiting for. Now it is open.

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Dee Jay Friday, 27 August 2010 11:22 AM

Looks like Ranil has no option but to face the hatrick ball in 2016, and make a hatrick of losses, which he was able to avoid in 2010.

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Jif Friday, 27 August 2010 12:35 PM

Oh my God ! What is happening to our country.

We will end up without a strong opposition, this is a very dangerous situation.

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nizam Friday, 27 August 2010 12:36 PM

What is the financial benefit pass on to those who joing your team? Where you get those money?

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optimist Friday, 27 August 2010 02:06 PM

Our constitution describes obout 2 3rd majority. It is not a new thing.

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Jay Friday, 27 August 2010 02:25 PM

President for life is what will happen...tragedy for Sri Lanka

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Above the crowd Friday, 27 August 2010 03:27 PM

Hey, M P s Don't Jump the queue. I have been waiting for a long time!!!

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Faqi Friday, 27 August 2010 06:51 PM

This is a Robert Mugabe moment!

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NIHAL PERERA Friday, 27 August 2010 10:51 PM

How much is the 'going rate' for traitors?

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Murshid Saturday, 28 August 2010 08:54 AM

Yes, it is for the betterment of ruling people and their supporters who lick their shoes. God help ordinary Sri Lankans.

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Holman Sunday, 29 August 2010 04:46 AM

May be another self immolation ?

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