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Tag: Central Committee

Proposals from Dayasiri to strengthen SLFP
9Aug By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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Proposals from Dayasiri to strengthen SLFP

Party anniversary and party reformation process was discussed at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Central Committee meeting, says Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe. He stated this at a press conference held at Colombo, today (09). At the Central Committee meeting yesterday (08), a committee headed by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva was appointed for the organization of party anniversary celebrations and the said committee will be meeting at the President’s House at 6 pm today, according to Minister Samarasinghe. Following the meeting of the committee, a meeting of the governing party will also be held under the guidance of President Maithripala Sirisena. After the committee meeting for party anniversary celebrations, the date and the venue for the celebrations will be decided, a...
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SLFP appoints new office bearers
4Jun By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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SLFP appoints new office bearers

The Central Committee of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) at its meeting on Sunday appointed a new set of office bearers to lead the fractured party towards victory in future elections. President presided over the executive council and the all island steering committee of Sri Lanka Freedom Party, convened at the Ape Gama premises in Battaramulla Sunday (3). Selecting a new set of board members for further duties of the party also took place. Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and former Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne, were selected as the advisory council members of the party. President Maithripala Sirisena was re-elected as the President of the party. Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa will be acting as the General Secretary of...
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SLFP CC decides to continue with unity govt.
25Apr By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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SLFP CC decides to continue with unity govt.

The central committee (CC) of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) last night decided to continue with the unity government until the completion of the period of the government. The Group of 16 SLFP MPs who voted in favour of the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister has said they would sit in the opposition in the House when parliament convenes on May 8th. However, the 16 MPs have said they would remain as members of the SLFP. The Group of 16 MPs has also said they would participate in the SLFP May Day rally since they will continue to be members of the SLFP even while in the opposition in parliament.
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SB wants CC summoned
12Apr By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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SB wants CC summoned

Former Minister S.B. Dissanayake says that a request was made from President Maithripala Sirisena to summon the SLFP central committee (CC) as soon as possible in order to make a final decision on whether or not to continue with the national government. Dissanayake told the media after resigning from his portfolio that a final decision on whether the SLFP should remain in the unity government will be taken at the CC, which will be convened after the President returns to the country after an official overseas tour next week.
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SLFP ministers who voted for NCM against the PM pledge not to leave the party
9Apr By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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SLFP ministers who voted for NCM against the PM pledge not to leave the party

The United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says the 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) ministers who voted for the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe have pledged not to leave the party and will be dedicated to the party under any condition. Addressing a function held in Weeraketiya yesterday (08), Minister Amaraweera said the SLFP leader, President Maithripala Sirisena's intention is to strengthen the SLFP. "During the no-confidence motion, we acted according to a decision to strengthen the party. We will not allow the UNP to act against the 16 ministers of our party. We will stand by our party members," Minister Amaraweera said. He said even at the SLFP Central Committee meeting tomorrow no decision will...
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SLFP Central Committee to meet today
9Apr By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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SLFP Central Committee to meet today

The Central Committee of Sri Lanka Freedom Party is scheduled to meet today (09) at 7 pm, party sources said. The meeting will be held under the patronage of the party leader, President Maithripala Sirisena at the President's official residence. Local media reported that the discussions are expected to focus on the complaint made to the President by the United National Party that the government cannot function with the SLFP ministers, who voted for the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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SLFP Central Committee to take a decision on no-confidence motion against PM
29Mar By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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SLFP Central Committee to take a decision on no-confidence motion against PM

Minister of Labor and Trade Union Relations and Sabaragamuwa Province Development WDJ Seneviratne says the decision on whether the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will support the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will be taken at the Central Committee meeting of the party. Addressing the media after an event in Colombo on Wednesday, the Minister said the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe moved by the joint opposition will be taken up for debate in parliament on April 4 and a vote will be taken. He said that regardless of what the SLFP ministers say, the SLFP as a party has not yet made a decision whether to support the JO's motion against the Premier or not. "The most important factor is the public's opinion in the coun...
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