September 14, Colombo (LNW): The National People’s Power (NPP) has firmly rejected recent media reports that implicated the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a core partner of the NPP, in the recent altercation at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The incident had led to the temporary closure of the university.
Former NPP MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa addressed the media, emphasising the party’s detachment from the situation.
“Various parties are attempting to pass the blame onto the NPP, to which we have no connection,” he stated, distancing the NPP from the allegations.
He suggested that these accusations reflect the growing unease amongst opposing factions ahead of the forthcoming Presidential Election.
“This is a clear sign of how opposition camps are agitated by their imminent loss in the upcoming election,” Dr. Jayatissa added, hinting at political motivations behind the allegations.
The situation at the university remains tense, with the administration having suspended all activities following the clash. Whilst some have pointed fingers at various groups for their alleged involvement, the NPP’s response indicates a broader narrative of political tension in the lead-up to the election.
