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Former SLPP Member of Parliament Lalith Ellawala yesterday (27) announced his decision to quit politics expressing his disappointment with the current state of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) after his cross over.
He made this statement while holding a press conference in Panadura yesterday.Addressing the media he added that what they expected cannot be seen in the SJB now.
Even though the party is called ‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya’, there is no unity within it. He has accused the party leadership is a dictator.
“What we expected is not within the SJB. It is a great dictatorial rule” he added.
Furthermore he said that no one is allowed to work freely. Anyone who wants to work is not allowed to do so in SJB, Ellawala noted.
Besides, he also pointed out that the SJB would find itself in a chaotic and deteriorating state in the near future.
“Taking these facts into consideration, I tender my resignation from all positions in the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, from today. Accordingly, I decided to put an end to my political career from here on,” he added.
Dharma Sri Abeyratne
