It was revealed at a press conference held at the Abhayaramaya on Monday, May 25 that a group of UNP MPs will cross over to the opposition.

UPFA MP Dinesh Gunawardena stated that four SLFP members who went and joined the UNP coalition have left there ministerial posts whereas more ministers will take the same decision in the future. This does not only include members who crossed over to the other side and got posts.

He went on to note that there are discussions being held with some UNP members who are willing to cross over and join them. He said:

A no confidence motion is being signed against the prime minister in parliament by the members of Parliament therefore they expect to hand this over to the speaker in the coming days. The president should be informed that the current government should be removed and handed over to a UPFA Govt.

He added that if the President inquires from them regarding who should be appointed as the Prime Minister………………………….The President should tell that he is ready to send Ranil Wickremesinghe home since their decision is to appoint a Prime Minister and dissolve the Government.

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