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Some UPFA MPs opt to be in the opposition
In the wake of the two main parties agreeing to form the national unity government, some United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MPs are hoping to inform Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that they would function as part of the opposition, a party leader said yesterday.
The UPFA and the United National Party (UNP) which agreed to form the national government had also agreed to share Cabinet portfolios.
Against this background, the UPFA MPs who are opposed to the formation of a national unity government are preparing a petition to be sent to the Speaker.
National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerwansa told Daily Mirror said he believed that at least 50 MPs would sign this petition which would be handed over within the next two weeks.
He said he had learnt of attempts by the government to suppress dissent in parliament.(Kelum Bandara)
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