The SJB group comprises 54 lawmakers while one of its seven National List members, Diana Gamage has already pledged her support to the SLPP. Minister Gunawardena gave the assurance three weeks after SLPP General Secretary Attorney-at-law Sagara Kariyawasam MP, demanded the resignation of lawyer Gammanpila over the fuel price hikes. Minister Gunawardena said that as the government consisted of several political parties they took different stands on matters of importance. Minister Gunawardena said that the government wouldn’t be distracted by Opposition strategies. Minister Gammanpila emphasized that both petrol and diesel were being sold at a loss at the moment and downward revision was not realistic.

Source: The Nation July 19, 2021 00:00 UTC