Statement from MP Jeewan Thondaman, Ceylon Workers Congress
The CWC had decided, ‘for now’, to abstain and the reasoning behind the decision was that we have not been intimated by the Opposition as to what their road map is and if in case no party/coalition can show simple majority then the question arises on how to proceed.
The CWC is not the only party as there are other parties that share the similar view and are seeking answers from the opposition.
I do understand that as a long standing organisation, the CWC does have a principle of neutrality but I, personally, believe that circumstances
Must be taken into account and a collective and sensible decision is necessary which is why we have called for a party meeting where all views will be shared, discussed and, hopefully, the right decision is taken.
However, it is also my responsibility to deny the claims of, me, taking a cabinet ministry as I have communicated, upon my resignation as a state minister, to the Ruling Party that I will not be taking up any portfolio till solutions are provided and changes are made.
courtesy newswire
