SLPP dissidents tell Sajith to choose between two options to gain support for NCM

The SLPP dissident group in parliament numbering over 51 MPs have written to SJB leader Sajith Premadasa asking him to pick one of the two options given by them if they are to support the no-confidence motion against the government.

The group has asked the SJB leader to choose between joining an interim all party administration or agree to become the Prime Minister and form the government with only SJB MPs in the event of the NCM getting approval of the House. The group says they will sit in opposition if the SJB takes over and extend support to them. 

The letter was signed by former President Maithripala Sirisena, Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and Wijedasa Rajapaksha.