‘Our Sri Lanka Freedom Front’ changes name; GL named Chairman
The political party registered as “Our Sri Lanka Freedom Front” (Ape Sri Lanka Nidahas Peramuna), with the symbol of a budding flower, has reportedly changed its name to “Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna,” according to sources.
Former foreign minister Professor G.L. Peiris has been named as the new Chairman of the party, political sources told Ada Derana.
Attorney-at-law Sagara Kariyawasam had served as the Secretary of the party, which has a ‘flower bud’ as its symbol.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is to be officially unveiled as the new political party of the ‘Joint Opposition’ on November 18, sources said.
It is said that preparations are underway to launch the party in an event in Anuradhapura at an auspicious time on November 18, the birthday of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
(Ada Derana)
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This is the Party that will bring the Law and Good Governance to this country.
The Leader of the Party is a Professor of Law; he knows every word in the Law Book; he knows every word in the Constitution.
At last, a new era in a lawful state is beginning. Join the journey.
The existing leaders who are good at garbage collection can continue in that profession.
What a carry on? Small country with more than 50 political parties. No wonder we want get any where.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (PJP) with the symbol of a budding flower, is destined to be the third force in the Sri Lankan Political Arena.
With the blessings of the revered elder statesman, Mahinda Rajapaksa, the PJP’s leader, Law Professor GL Pieris will provide leadership par excellence with his superb political acumen and intrinsic understanding of legal academia.
The entire population including the so-called minorities should galvanise into action supporting this colossal third force which will bring social justice and economic revival which will propel our motherland towards the lost dream called ‘Wonder of Asia’.
The conventional political parties including SLFP, UNP, UPFA, TNA, JVP, JHU are bound to disintegrate rapidly in the face of this budding force (PJP) and will be relegated to the Political Museum as objects of historical interest.
A suitable acronym for this party will be PODU-P.
As said by Karandupana and Loshini, PODU-P is bound to be socio-economic leader in our motherland which will make the conventional parties, tremble in their shoes.
The leadership of PODU-P comprising the revered elder statesman and the best socio-legal Professor of Law has the potential to bring about the silent social revolution leading us towards being the ‘Wonder of Asia’.
Another clown in our political system want make any difference .
Hey Ranjith,
Is he a clown? Can’t be, his nose is not red?