Speaking to the media at his Dambulla later in the day, Tennakoon said that his personal view was that the president’s remarks would be a serious setback for the SLFP.
The central committee of the party should meet immediately and discuss how to face the general election, said Tennakoon.
Summon central committee
His colleague Dilan Perera says the president’s statement gives rise to very serious political issues and personal doubts.
The SLFP CC should meet and take an upright decision, he says.
He asks the SLFP general secretary to summon the CC within 24 hours, saying that the UNP nor the enemy forces disguised as friends can take decisions for the party.
