SJB allies decide to participate despite decision of higher-ups

• Published date: 07 February 2023
• Publication title: Daily Mirror

Some allies of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have decided to participate in the opening sessions of Parliament despite the decision of SJB higher-ups to boycott the sessions tomorrow.

SJB ally Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) is to attend the sessions today. TPA MP V. Radhakrishnan said his party has decided to participate in the sessions tomorrow. "We made our own decision as a separate party though we are one of the allies to SJB" " he told Dailymirror.

TPA Leader said his party expects the President to state what he intends doing for the Indian origin Tamils.

"On behalf of TPA I have continuously emphasized the need to address the issues faced by the Indian origin Tamils and we expect the President to mention about it in today's policy statement," he said in his Facebook post.

SLMC Leader Rauff Hakeem said his party will also attend the sessions today.

"We will...