“Samagi Jana Sandhanaya is split into two factions”

Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said the Sajith Premadasa-led Samagi Jana Sandhanaya has split into two factions and there is infighting within the party.

“Therefore, do not entrust the country to a leader who cannot keep the party united,” Wijesekera said.

The Minister was speaking at the ‘Puluwan Sri Lanka’ rally in Morawaka on Friday held under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Minister Wijesekera further said, “This platform is united for the country’s economic recovery. It represents the SLPP, SLFP, UNP, the New Alliance and all political parties. The majority of postal voters have expressed their preference for Ranil Wickremesinghe. We believe that the intelligent and previously silent public will come forward to ensure his victory. Some leaders suggested holding meetings in Morawaka, Deniyaya and Akuressa if possible. Today, the people of Morawaka have shown their support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.

“In the Matara District, 90 percent of the provincial representatives from the SLPP are on this platform. During the economic crisis, leaders from the SLPP joined the opposition. They ignored the people’s suffering. Some have even left politics, claiming they could not restructure the debt and saying that the dollar will reached Rs.700.

“Gotabaya Rajapaksa told the opposition groups to take over as Prime Minister and President. Harsha de Silva said that the country was in dire straits. At that time, only President Wickremesinghe said the economy could be revived.

“Today, some candidates are making empty promises on the election stage. However, when asked to address the country’s challenges, they fled. These groups are currently presenting a dream world to the people. This is why we urge the public not to experiment with unknown leaders in this election. If you do, it could push the country back into devastation.

“The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) recently unveiled its policy statement. The team presented this policy statement in Kandy, near the Dalada Maligawa. Harsha de Silva and Kabir Hashim also presented a policy statement in Colombo. Before the Presidential Election, the Samagi Sandhanaya is splitting into two factions. Therefore, do not entrust the country to a leader who cannot keep the party united.”

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