State Minister Sanath Nishantha has hinted that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will remain part of the government only based on the importance given to its party leaders.
Speaking to the media, Sanath Nishantha stated that the SLPP does not have the need to remain part of the government if its MPs who worked hard for the election of the incumbent government are not given the necessary recognition.
Senior SLPP members are reported to have requested Cabinet portfolios which President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not granted yet.
SLPP members also recently boycotted a government MPs meeting that was convened by the President.
Speaking to the media, State Minister Sanath Nishantha also slammed former United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandara over his conduct, stating his actions are due to their party leader being the Head of State.
Stating that the SLPP has no intention to sideline the President, MP Sanath Nishantha warned that they will, however, not extend their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe if he attempts to abandon the SLPP. (NewsWire)
