Sinister move to get SJB MPs to cross over: Sajith

• One wonders whether the government was out of its mind to launch an operation to woo MPs to its side when some in the ruling party are contemplating crossing over to the opposition

By Yohan Perera   

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa alleged that there is a sinister move to buy over MPs from his party the Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) . 

Speaking during a public meeting in Dehiwala He said some MPs have been offered millions of rupees if they cross over to the government.   

“ Buying over of MPs is the latest game plan of the government” he said .   
 “ The incumbent President once sent his MPs on a tour to Singapore to woo MPs to his side when a UPFA government tried woo them ,” he recalled.   

“ One wonders whether the government was out of its mind to launch an operation to woo MPs to its side when some in the ruling party are contemplating crossing over to the opposition,” he said.