• India and the United States played a pivotal role in the installation of Mr. Wickremesinghe as premier
• The General Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party which is at the forefront of the current agitation campaign said that the struggle had encountered some hurdles but it should be carried out till the achievement of socialism.

The General Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party which is at the forefront of the current agitation campaign said that the struggle had encountered some hurdles but it should be carried out till the achievement of socialism.

Its General Secretary Kumar Gunaratnam, in an interview with Daily Mirror, said the political parties and forces of this country do not operate with one common objective.  “They have their own political agendas. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has its own. The other parties have theirs.  Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) needs to avoid a parliamentary election.  President Rajapaksa wants to stay in office with the backing of Ranil Wickremesinghe.  Mr. Wickremesinghe whose party does not have enough parliamentary representation wants to enjoy perks entitled to the prime minister post. India and the United States played a pivotal role in the installation of Mr. Wickremesinghe as premier,” he said.