Here we carry views of several more politicians:

Opposition parties should unite to defeat Govt

Moneragala District UNP-MP Ranjith Maddumabandara

Q: Will you accept Sarath Fonseka's open invitation to work with him for a united Opposition.

A: Basically Opposition parties should unite to defeat the Government. First and foremost the UNP members should unite in the interest of the party instead of holding disciplinary inquiries against some of the members. The UNP leadership should not try to expell members from the party on baseless concocted issues.

Q: Would you wish to work with JVP.

A: Right now a reply cannot be given to that question

Political parties must to unite

Kurunegala UNP-MP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

Q: What is your opinion about a united opposition as proposed by Sarath Fonseka.

A: It is vital for all political parties to unite in the interest of a sweeping election victory.

Q: You have an unpleasant experience in working with the JVP in support of Sarath Fonseka during the Presidential election.

A: Defeating the Government was our first priority. Party politics come second.

We have not been invited

Colombo District JVP-MP Sunil Hadunnetti

Q: Did Sarath Fonseka invite your party also to discuss ways and means of consolidating opposition unity.

A: No, We have not been invited.

Q: Will your party accept such an invitation.

A: Yes, our party may accept it. Any way a dialogue is important and valuable for a better future.