(Lanka-e-News- 21.Oct.2014, 8.30PM) A number of main opposition parties had agreed to work as a common front at the upcoming Presidential elections thereby contributing to the blossoming hopes of several opposition parties for a joint front, by agreeing to the seven basic stipulations which rendered possible the issue of a notification thereof to the pro opposition people across the whole Island .
The seven stipulations are :
1. Abolition of the executive Presidency and establish a Parliamentary system that is responsible to the people.
2. Abolish the preferential votes system , and introduce the first past the post system mixed with proportional representation .
3. Implement the provincial council system ( not 13 +)
4. Give effect again to the 17th amendment.
5. Restore the supremacy of the law , and provide immediate relief to the victims of violence.
6. Infra structure facilities of the society shall be restored ( allocate 6 % to education , provide economic stability to the pensioners etc.)
7. The cost of living spiral shall be controlled and immediate relief be made available. A monthly salary increase of Rs. 10,000.00 be granted immediately , and a social security system shall be introduced) to alleviate the sufferings of those below the poverty line.
Seven opposition parties including the UNP the main opposition party , the NSSP , the Nava Sihala urumaya and the Western Democratic front (already with the UNP) ; the second powerful opposition party TNA ; the movement for good governance led by Ven. Sobitha Thera have officially accepted the 7 stipualtions . The LSSP, Communist party and Democratic party have also consented to this unofficially.
Following the discussions held this evening (20) , the movement for good governance led by Ven. Sobitha Thera too had expressed its consent to these stipulations.
The former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge who is leading the SLFP rescue organization had also not disagreed with the seven stipulations . She is now in London with her daughter who had been blessed with a baby. Following her return to Sri Lanka , the final decision will be arrived at.
After the opposition parties have agreed on these 7 conditions and for a joint program, the common candidate will be chosen based on their wishes thereafter.
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'Chirang Jayathu'
-- by anonumous on 2014-10-21
Will it be the 43rd Chief Justice??
-- by punchinilame on 2014-10-21
Broadbase the "Daily News", Rupavahini, and all state controlled media, have independent elections, police, education and judicial commissions. Without these basics, it may well be the same thing all over again
-- by kumar soysa on 2014-10-21
