Death threats to me - Speaker
The Speaker of the house Karu Jayasuriya had on the night of the 09th had received a threatening telephone call to allow the request made by the members of the joint opposition to allow them to act as
an independent party within the parliament.The Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had added this when the subject of the request of the joint opposition parties was taken up to recognise them as an independent party.
In this regard Karu Jayasuriya had said that for the request he needs the consent and standing of the Sri lanka Freedom Party. He had said that he was threatened and insulted over the phone.He had said insulting him was alright but should not insult the other representatives in parliament. The Speaker had wanted the members of the joint opposition to let him know whether they are staying on with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party or not. Until then he appealed them not to bother him.