-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Nov.2024,11.30 pm) In a twist straight out of a political soap opera, SJB senior MP Dr. Harsha De Silva has reportedly had enough of the current leadership of the SJB and is mounting a rebellion. Armed with wit, frustration, and a newfound appetite for political vengeance, Dr. De Silva has declared that the days of “family politics” must end—and he’s the man to usher in the change.
Dr. Harsha, a well-known economist and MP, has accused the SJB leadership, including party leader Sajith Premdas and a gaggle of senior members, of deliberately plotting his defeat in the last parliamentary elections. According to Harsha, the betrayal wasn’t subtle: “It was like watching a live drama where the villain was my own team!”
He claims that instead of supporting him, his colleagues secretly worked to ensure his loss. Now, fueled by a mix of righteous anger and ambition, Dr. Harsha is on a mission to topple the party leadership and inject the opposition with what he calls “new blood”—namely, himself.
In a fiery speech at a closed-door meeting, Dr. Harsha didn’t mince words. “Enough is enough!” he declared, channeling his inner revolutionary. “Sajith has lost two presidential elections, countless parliamentary elections, and yet he clings to the leadership like a koala on a eucalyptus tree. It’s time for a change!”
Harsha also criticized the party chairman, calling him “a relic of political family dynasties” with “zero qualifications and no suitability to lead a modern opposition.” He quipped, “You’d think this was Game of Thrones, not a democratic party!”
Dr. Harsha has now launched a pressure campaign, rallying elected SJB MPs to revolt against Sajith Premdas. His battle cry? “No more family politics! Let’s bring in fresh, qualified leadership—like me!”
In true Harsha style, he didn’t stop there. He called out the old guard for being stuck in the past. “They’re running this party like it’s the 1980s. We need innovation, vision, and most importantly, someone who knows what they’re doing. I’m an economist! I can count votes better than they can count their family heirlooms.”
The SJB party, known for its history of internal squabbles, is now in full-blown turmoil. While Sajith Premdas has yet to respond publicly, insiders suggest that he is working to quell the rebellion quietly. However, some MPs are reportedly warming up to Harsha’s vision for the party.
One anonymous MP was overheard saying, “Harsha makes a good point. We’ve been losing elections like it’s a hobby. Maybe it’s time for someone who actually knows what they’re doing.”
Another was less convinced: “Harsha has energy, sure, but let’s not forget—this is politics, not an economics lecture. Can he really inspire the masses? Or will we end up with spreadsheets instead of speeches?”
Dr. Harsha’s rebellion has also reignited a broader debate about family politics in Sri Lanka. Many critics have long argued that the country’s political landscape is dominated by dynasties, with positions passed down like family heirlooms rather than earned through merit.
“Harsha is right,” said a political analyst. “We do need new blood. But whether Harsha is that new blood remains to be seen. He’s clearly passionate, but passion alone doesn’t win elections—ask Sajith !”
As the dust settles, all eyes are on Dr. Harsha’s next move. Will he manage to rally enough support to overthrow Sajith Premdas? Or will the old guard tighten their grip on the party, leaving Harsha to fume in the corner?
One thing’s for sure: the SJB party is no stranger to drama, and Dr. Harsha’s quest for revenge is shaping up to be its juiciest subplot yet. In the words of a seasoned observer: “This isn’t just politics—it’s popcorn-worthy entertainment.”
So, Sri Lanka, buckle up. The battle for SJB leadership is heating up, and Dr. Harsha De Silva is determined to be the last man standing. Or, at the very least, the loudest.
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by (2024-11-19 19:36:00)
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