A conspiracy is underway in a bid to encourage and develop separatism in the country under the guise of the Government’s 100-day programme, Western Provincial Council member Udaya Gammanpila asserted.
The observation was made at pro-Mahinda Rajapaksa rally which is being held in Nugegoda at the moment.
Gammanpila also accused the Government of turning a blind eye on an incident in which a group of army soldiers were being shot while on patrolling duty somewhere in Vavuniya district on 5 February, what he explains as new twists in the reorganization process of left over LTTE elements.
Political Scientist Dayan Jayatilleka reading a statement written by Rajapaksa said “What we are experiencing now is a result of a conspiracy, but not a defeat. However, I would never hesitate to accept my defeat and respect the people’s choice. Disgrace and defeat are not unusual elements in my life. Even to being in a prison would not be awkward or unfamiliar thing for me. I’m capable of taking all this pressure for the sake of my supports.”
Following politicians participated the rally:
Former Ministers; Wimal Weerawansa,
Dinesh Gunawardena,
Vasudeva Nanayakkara,
Kumara Welgama,
Parliamentarians; T.B. Ekanayake,
C.B. Rathnayake,
Mahinda Yapa,
Manusha Nanayakkara,
Dilum Amunugama,
Geethanjana Gunawardena,
Jayantha Ketagoda,
Salinda Dissanayake,
Y.G. Padmasiri,
Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga,
P.C. members; D.V. Upul,
Udaya Gammanpila
Nimal Lansa,
Jagath Kumara,
Political Scientist Dayan Jayatilleka,
former ministers and politicians.
Dinesh Gunawardena,
Vasudeva Nanayakkara,
Kumara Welgama,
Parliamentarians; T.B. Ekanayake,
C.B. Rathnayake,
Mahinda Yapa,
Manusha Nanayakkara,
Dilum Amunugama,
Geethanjana Gunawardena,
Jayantha Ketagoda,
Salinda Dissanayake,
Y.G. Padmasiri,
Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga,
P.C. members; D.V. Upul,
Udaya Gammanpila
Nimal Lansa,
Jagath Kumara,
Political Scientist Dayan Jayatilleka,
former ministers and politicians.
