MR backs snap Parliamentary Elections

Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday called for snap General Elections in the wake of his brother’s presidential victory, insisting it would improve governance to have the President and Cabinet from one party. 

Mahinda Rajapaksa

Addressing the media after a religious ceremony organised for his 74th birthday yesterday, Rajapaksa, alluding to the history of dysfunctionality of the Government, opined that it would be more effective to have a Government where the President and Cabinet were from the same party in the future. 

“I think it is better if we have General Elections. Many Cabinet members have already stepped down. I think it is more effective to have a Government where the President and Cabinet are from the same party,” he stated, pointing out that the public’s decision at the ballot box needed to be respected.