Or else, the coalition government is in danger of collapse, they have warned.

They fear a similar situation will arise when the appointment of commanders to the armed forces comes up.

The UNP and the SLFP on August 21 signed a MoU for the formation of the government, but that does not indicate limits for eah side.

There is no proper agreement on the PM’s powers with regard to the appointment of cabinet members dealing with economic subjects.

As a result, SLFP ministers from time to time criticize related decisions taken by the cabinet, thereby damaging the government’s existence, a top UNP minister told Sri Lanka Mirror.