NPP using people’s issues unnecessarily for political gain

Colombo, Septemeber 5 (Daily Mirror) - The National People's Power (NPP), which was formerly the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), is playing politics by unnecessarily using issues of the people, Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero said.

Speaking to the media, he claimed that the NPP used to create issues in every part of the country to bring it to a collapse. 

"They forced the people onto the streets, causing them to suffer, and now they are asking for their votes. The problems of teachers and principals were with the Education Ministry, but the NPP made them protest at the Fort Railway Station, where they were attacked with water cannons and tear gas," the Thera said.

He also said that, except for the JVP, every previous government had recognised the protection of Buddhism in the Constitution.

"Therefore, we have decided to gather 10,000 Buddhist monks to go to Colombo next Wednesday (11) to show to whom they support. This decision was made to protect Buddhism and other religions," he added.

He concluded by saying that the NPP is not a new party. Former JVP members are now part of the NPP with a different look. He warned that bringing the NPP to power will be a threat. (Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe)