http://www.youtube.com/DAYASIR Hon DAYASIRI JAYASEKARA in KURUNEGALA SRILANKA 09/09/2013 The significant gesture is that they don't come to me for the sake of money or any other personal gains . I too could have crossed over to the Government and easily got a ministerial portfolio and enjoy all perks. As a person elected to Parliament from the UNP votes, I believe that I have no moral right to enjoy a ministerial portfolio or other perks. Therefore, I resigned from the Parliamentary seat and decided to contest Wayamba Provincial Council Election seeking a fresh mandate from the people in the province. Since I have resigned from the UNP, the party leader could now appoint the next person in the list to fill my vacancy. I think that I have followed the true democratic procedure unlike other Opposition MPs who crossed over to the Government. At present a large number of people is rallying round me and they are voluntarily extending their support to me. The significant gesture is that they don't come to me for the sake of money or any other personal gains. The people know that Dayasiri Jayasekara is not a marketable commodity. It is the politician Dayasiri who attracts the people. If I become the Chief Minister, I will certainly galvanise the Provincial Council into rapid action.

• published: 10 Sep 2013
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