Governing coalition sailing in stormy seas
The JVP said that it may pull out from the governing Coalition if its counterpart would decide to hold talks with the Tamil Tigers based on Interim Self Governing Authority proposals .
Speaking at a press conference, General Secretary Tilvin silva made public his disappointment on a press release issued by the Director of Information stating that the government intends to go ahead with talks. “We have nothing to do with this statement” said Tilvin Silva He added that the JVP does not oppose talks with the tigers but any talks should be linked to a final solution In a statement made in Parliament Wimal Werawansa, leader of the JVP Parliament group said “We will not hesitate to walk out” There was no immediate reaction from any members from the other Government coalition parliamentarians. Werawansa said it is not proper the Director of Information who is a government official to make political statements, without proper consultation of all the relevant parties. A few days ago speaking at a public meeting president Chandrika Kumarathunga made it clear that she was not that pleased with the JVP stand on the national question. Resignation Meanwhile, two members of the Ceylon workers congress (CWC) holding ministerial and deputy ministerial portfolios have handed over there resignations to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksha. R.Yogarajan Deputy President of the CWC confirmed that Mutthusivalingam, Minister of Estate infrastructure and deputy minister S.Sellasamy handed over there resignations to the prime minister to be forwarded to the President. Asked why the letters of resignation were not handed over directly to the President, Yogarajan said “It is difficult to get an appointment with the president .We decided to handover the letters of resignation to the prime minister as we met him in the parliament today” "The CWC has decided to withdraw its support from the Government as it feels that we have not been able deliver to the people as promised", said Yogarajan.