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Mangala in secret talks with JVP
Tuesday, 13 February 2007 - 5:20 AM SL Time
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Amidst indications from President Rajapaksa that a patch up would be possible with the ousted ministers, former Minister Mangala Samaraweera held secret talks with the JVP in a bid to strike a political deal with it, hours after he flew back from Singapore.
Sources close to Mr. Samaraweera said former Agriculture Minister and JVP strongman, Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on Mr. Samaraweera around 8 pm and the meeting went on well past midnight.
When Mr. Dissanayake had first tried to reach Mr. Samaraweera`s Stanmore Crescent residence, he was prevented by a group of police personnel who had reportedly said they received orders from the top not to allow anyone other than family members into Mr. Samaraweera`s residence.
Having strongly protested, Mr. Dissanayake shouted that nobody could stop him from visiting a colleague, and the Police finally gave in.
Lengthy discussions between the two had centered on possibilities of forming an opposition alliance, comprising the three ousted ministers, the JVP, UNP and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
A Samaraweera confidant, who recently earned the wrath of the President was requested to initiate negotiations with the TNA, sources said.
However no solid conclusions were reached at the end of the discussion as Mr. Dissanayake conveyed to the former minister that the JVP would not be in a comfortable position if it had to join hands with the UNP and the TNA ? two parties with opposing ideologies. But Mr. Dissanayake said the JVP was willing to co-operate with Mr. Samaraweera in his future political moves.
Just prior to the arrival of Mr. Dissanayake, Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi too had called on Mr. Samaraweera.
Meanwhile Petroleum Resources Minister, A. H.M Fowzie who also went to Stanmore Crescent last evening to see Disaster Relief Services Minister, Ameer Ali who was ill and Justice Minister Amarasiri Dodangoda, had been prevented from proceeding towards their houses by policemen who apparently jumped to the conclusion that he too was visiting Mr. Samaraweera.
Only once the angry Minister Fowzie made it clear that he had no intention of meeting Mr. Samaraweera, did police let him proceed.
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Saint
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12 Feb 2007 23:24:02 GMT Report for Abuse
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I guess secret is out, since we heard about the thing eh!
:-D
Edited By - Saint - 12 Feb 2007 23:26:05 GMT |
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12 Feb 2007 23:24:30 GMT Report for Abuse
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possibilities of forming an opposition alliance, comprising the three ousted ministers, the JVP, UNP and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
no, this is rubbish, TNA joining these parties? |
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12 Feb 2007 23:28:45 GMT Report for Abuse
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Mangala in secret talks with JVP
when with tiran alles? |
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12 Feb 2007 23:38:12 GMT Report for Abuse
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When Mr. Dissanayake had first tried to reach Mr. Samaraweera's Stanmore Crescent residence, he was prevented by a group of police personnel who had reportedly said they received orders from the top not to allow anyone other than family members into Mr. Samaraweera's residence.
WELL DONE GUYS, DEMOCRACY AT ITS PEAK, LET US ENJOY THE 5 STAR DEMOCRACY. A nation facing total 'harakiri' |
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12 Feb 2007 23:39:33 GMT Report for Abuse
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A Samaraweera confidant, who recently earned the wrath of the President was requested to initiate negotiations with the TNA, sources said.
unp ,slfp MoU and 3 ministers sacked by MR and all are drama,
TNA stay well away from these people.
I HAVE SAID MANY Times, all these dramas aimed to suck up TNA INTO This MESS! |
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12 Feb 2007 23:41:05 GMT Report for Abuse
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It seems this will develop in to a crisis soon.
Leaders should know the end results and how to get the wanted results or out come. In this situation I am starting to doubt about the abilities, this is dragging too long and loud. |
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12 Feb 2007 23:42:31 GMT Report for Abuse
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| R Sampanthan, TNA leader, as a true eastern tamil has the self respect not to align his party with these corrupt parties like UNP, JVP. |
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12 Feb 2007 23:44:44 GMT Report for Abuse
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It seems this will develop in to a crisis soon.
yeah, TNA should stay well away from these people.
southern consensus? it seems , the sinhalese are allergic to the word *SOUTHERN CONSENSUS*.
Delhi wants southern consensus! TNA met Dr. singh! knock on affect! 3 ministers got sacked, slfp ,unp MOU torn INTO PIECES! 18 drama queens from unp crossed to slfp regardless of the MOU.
now ranil and mankala wants TNA.
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12 Feb 2007 23:50:21 GMT Report for Abuse
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Tigeress19,
Feel free not to answer if you think that they (TNA) will never merge with leading party.
But what will happen if TNA to join hands with leading party?
Edited By - Saint - 12 Feb 2007 23:51:18 GMT |
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12 Feb 2007 23:55:07 GMT Report for Abuse
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To re- admit these people again .. into the SLFP, UNP, JHU power structure, now led by the President .. will only add to the confusion.
Those who left saying 'they cannot work with the President', should not be allowed to come-back .. |
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