In a fiery denouncement within the political arena, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Sarath Fonseka lambasted his party leader Sajith Premadasa for allegedly blocking his request to address Parliament. Fonseka, a prominent figure in the opposition, expressed frustration over what he perceived as unfair treatment and lack of democratic principles within the party.
"I made the request to speak three days ago and was informed that instructions had been given to prevent me from making any speeches. I was asked if I would work for Sajith Premadasa in the Presidential Election," Fonseka disclosed during a press conference.
Highlighting his electoral mandate, Fonseka emphasized, "I am the public representative who earned the second-highest number of votes in the Opposition. I received 113,000 votes, while the person who rejected my request only got around 70,000 votes."
Fonseka also criticized the current dynamics in Parliament, calling for reforms to ensure equal opportunities for opposition members to participate. "Only one man in the opposition speaks every day for 30 or 40 minutes," he lamented, urging the Speaker to implement mechanisms that uphold fairness and inclusivity in parliamentary proceedings.
