Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman, former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (3) asserted that the SLFP has no intention of merging politically with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and it is not possible at the moment.
During a media briefing at SLFP Headquarters, Sirisena said, “To be honest, the majority of people in the country are against the government. This is clear from the people’s reactions towards the government.”
He added that the unbearable cost of living has left the people of this country disenchanted with the government. He claimed that they (SLFP) are in the Opposition in Parliament and have their own political paths, similar to what the government has. There is no need to associate with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, as their policies are entirely different, he claimed.
“Each political party has its own unique policies and agendas that may not align with each other. We have different political ideologies and it is not feasible for us to go on the same path. However, we do not hold any personal animosity towards any other political party or their representatives. Our differences are purely based on our political ideologies,” Sirisena said.
“As SLFP members, in accordance with our party’s general policies and objectives, we are ready to work for the country while putting aside our personal political policies and agendas in order to form alliances. The SLFP has formed numerous alliances and collaborated with other political parties, prioritising the advancement of the country over our party’s individual policies,” he said.