A conspiracy is underway in a bid to encourage and develop separatism in the country under the guise of the Government’s 100-day programme, Western Provincial Council member Udaya Gammanpila asserted.

The observation was made at pro-Mahinda Rajapaksa rally which is being held in Nugegoda at the moment. The politicians joined at the rally called former President to contest as the Prime Ministerial candidate at the upcoming general election.

Gammanpila while speaking at the rally accused the Government of turning a blind eye on an incident in which a group of army soldiers were being shot while on patrolling duty somewhere in Vavuniya district on 5 February, what he explains as new twists in the reorganization process of left over LTTE elements.

Political Scientist Dayan Jayatilleka reading a statement written by Rajapaksa said “What we are experiencing now is a result of a conspiracy, but not a defeat. However, I would never hesitate to accept my defeat and respect the people’s choice. Disgrace and defeat are not unusual elements in my life. Even to being in a prison would not be awkward or unfamiliar thing for me. I’m capable of taking all this pressure for the sake of my supports.”

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa quoting the famous “Jesus and Barabbas” story added majority who voted for President Maithripala Sirisena now suffer a lot on the decision they made. He also demanded Central Provincial Councilor Asad Sali to resign from his post who earlier predicted at least 5,000 supporters would not gather for today’s rally.  

Following politicians participated the rally--

Former Ministers; Wimal Weerawansa, 
Dinesh Gunawardena, 
Vasudeva Nanayakkara, 
Kumara Welgama,
Parliamentarians; T.B. Ekanayake, 
C.B. Rathnayake, 
Mahinda Yapa,
Manusha Nanayakkara, 
Dilum Amunugama,
Geethanjana Gunawardena, 
Jayantha Ketagoda, 
Salinda Dissanayake, 
Y.G. Padmasiri, 
Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga,  
P.C. members; D.V. Upul,
Udaya Gammanpila
Nimal Lansa, 
Jagath Kumara, 
Political Scientist Dayan Jayatilleka, 
former ministers and politicians.