• Mr. Premadasa said he expected to have a dialogue with the MPs concerned and iron out whatever differences that might exist

By Yohan Perera

In response to the remarks made by SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri that the party should change its stance to gain power by pointing out the shortcomings of the government, Leader of Opposition cum SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa said even a schoolchild understands how his party works.

“We have moved away from traditional ways, an Opposition party adopted for the first time after gaining independence. We have already donated medical equipment to 28 hospitals as per our programme- "Vipakshayen Husmak". I even requested the EU not to withdraw the GSP plus because I have the vision to develop the country. Even a child who goes to the Montessori is aware how the SJB works,” Mr. Premadasa told journalists who inquired about the comments made by MP Wijesiri. 

Mr. Premadasa was questioned by the journalists when he came to the CID together with MP Manusha Nanayakkra last morning.  

Asked whether some SJB MPs were ignorant of the issue, Mr.  Premadasa said he expected to have a dialogue with the MPs concerned and iron out whatever differences that might exist.

Mr. Premadasa also condemned the attempts made by the government to question the Opposition MPs and journalists who disclosed various scams.