Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) is only raising the issue of Sinhala nationalism now after spending 10 years with the ruling coalition, following their defection last week.
Speaking at a rally in Kaduwela earlier this week, Rajapaksa slammed the SLMC, saying,
Also see our earlier posts:
SLMC decides to back common opposition candidate (28 Dec 2014)
Sri Lanka blames ‘international conspiracy’ for SLMC defection (28 Dec 2014)
BBS slams Hakeem and Maithri (29 Dec 2014)
We never wanted a separate district - SLMC (01 Jan 2015)
Speaking at a rally in Kaduwela earlier this week, Rajapaksa slammed the SLMC, saying,
“They are auctioning their votes today. Leaders! Are they saviours of the Muslim people?... It's time for the Muslim community to think decisively. They should not go behind people who betray them and sell them. They should support those who represent them.”Rajapaksa went on to accuse the SLMC of “stirring up” the issue of Sinhala nationalism adding,
“They were with us for 10 years and received all the benefits with us. And suddenly they move to the side and accuse us. Now they say we are against Muslims and against Tamils; didn't they know this when they were with us for 10 years?”
“The era when the innocent people of this country, be it Muslim or Tamil, danced to their leaders' tunes has passed!”
Also see our earlier posts:
SLMC decides to back common opposition candidate (28 Dec 2014)
Sri Lanka blames ‘international conspiracy’ for SLMC defection (28 Dec 2014)
BBS slams Hakeem and Maithri (29 Dec 2014)
We never wanted a separate district - SLMC (01 Jan 2015)