Faw-See spurns Sira’s call

Faw-See had a surprise visitor at his doorstep on Wednesday night. But he guessed the visitor’s intention. Polonnaruwe Sira was offered a seat before he made his usual plea. “I invite you and your son to join my campaign” Sira pleaded. But it was a firm “no” from Faw-See. “We cannot betray the party or the President,” Faw-See said. He accompanied a crestfallen Sira back to his vehicle and clearly heard what Sira whispered to another; “This rascal won’t come”.

Fonny threatens to quit alliance

Differences of opinion are looming in the so-called joint Opposition camp, especially with Fonny threatening to quit if the original principles which were told to him are not met.

Fonny met the Retired Big Lady at her Torrington residence last week and had a long discussion. Fonny said that Sira’s campaign is now heading in the wrong direction and that he is unable to put up with it. The meeting eventually turned out to be a heated argument after which an irate Fonny walked out.

Sena-Lion eats humble pie

Sena-Lion, who belittled Pope Francis, had to eat humble pie after trying to influence a Dehiwela-Mt. Lavinia MMC for a crossover. Promising the youngest MMC a cash reward of two million rupees and a house, Sena-Lion organised a news conference for another ‘media show’. It was shame and political nudity that Sena-Lion earned after the MMC said that he would never leave MR and continue to support him.

Ah-Meer sells vehicle permit before crossover

Ah-Meer Elephant who became an Em Pee from the list that is national had even obtained his vehicle permit and sold it before quitting the governing types. Ah-Meer who went to the House of Diyawanna at the expense of Azz-war had sold the vehicle permit to a Muslim businessman for a thumping amount before ending his 10-day period in the governing party side.