The former ruling party which was defeated at Friday’s presidential polls, the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), stated that it will support president Maithripala Sirisena’s 100 day work programme to abolish the executive presidency, whilst noting that a new cabinet would need approval of the majority in parliament.
Noting that the UPFA hold majority in parliament, UPFA parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardena, commenting on appointing a new cabinet, said,
“A new prime minister has been appointed. We believe they will also appoint a new cabinet. That requires a majority in Parliament.”
“People voted for Maithripala Sirisena based on his 100 day programme. People have given their complete consent to it. We would also like if the programme is implemented in that manner. We will provide our complete support on the proposals we can agree on,” said the UPFA MP Nimal Siripala de Silva.
Noting that the UPFA hold majority in parliament, UPFA parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardena, commenting on appointing a new cabinet, said,
“A new prime minister has been appointed. We believe they will also appoint a new cabinet. That requires a majority in Parliament.”
“People voted for Maithripala Sirisena based on his 100 day programme. People have given their complete consent to it. We would also like if the programme is implemented in that manner. We will provide our complete support on the proposals we can agree on,” said the UPFA MP Nimal Siripala de Silva.