• I would like to question as to how the father of violence former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is freely moving about

By Yohan Perera 

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday said he would give up politics if undue influence is inflicted on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs to join a multi-party government. 

Mr. Premadasa made this remark while speaking to journalists after visiting trade unionist Joseph Stalin in police custody.  

“The government is currently engaged in arresting trade unionists and others who are engaged in protests. They send messages to our MPs influencing them to join a multi-party government. I will have to quit politics if such activities continue,” Mr. Premadasa said. 

“I would like to question as to how the father of violence former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is freely moving about while peaceful protesters such as Joseph Stalin is behind bars. Also, we recall what the incumbent President said while he was an opposition MP. He said Sri Lanka might lose GSP plus if people like Stalin are arrested. This remark has to be valid to this date. Mr. Wickremesinghe cannot afford to change his stance just because he became the President,’” he added.