While addressing a function in Pallethalawinna yesterday (27), Dissanayake responded to a question raised by a journalist as to whether the SLFP was going to appoint Gotabhaya as an MP.

Meanwhile, the former defence secretary told journalists after a function at Thelijjawila in Matara yesterday that a person should become an MP through the vote only.

He was responding to a question with regard to reports that he has been proposed to be appointed an MP on the UPFA ticket.