02-02-2006, 01:38 AM
Douglas loses heavyweight
Munza Mushtaq in Colombo, February 1, 2006, 10.51 p.m..
In what appeared to be one of the most surprising splits, K. Vigneswaran, a former parliamentarian and advisor to Eelam Peoples Democratic Party (EPDP) Leader Douglas Devananda has resigned from the party owing to the 'authoritative and dictatorial attitude' adopted by the EPDP leader.
Dr. Vigneswaran who was with the EPDP for more than ten years was also Devananda's chief advisor and main negotiator of the EPDP when the draft constitution was being drawn up, and obviously Vigneswaran's resignation is a huge blow 'resource' wise to the EPDP leader, sources pointed out.
Dr. Vigneswaran, confirming his resignation from the party due to irreconcilable differences, pointed out that, "I have left the party because I couldn't work with the leader's style of functioning, as there was no democracy within the party, due to the authoritative attitude adopted by Mr. Devananda," he noted.
He however assured that although he had resigned from the EPDP, his career in politics will continue.
A total of 11 former EPDP parliamentarians have left the party since 1994 to date, owing to the alleged dictatorial attitude of Mr. Devananda
Munza Mushtaq in Colombo, February 1, 2006, 10.51 p.m..
In what appeared to be one of the most surprising splits, K. Vigneswaran, a former parliamentarian and advisor to Eelam Peoples Democratic Party (EPDP) Leader Douglas Devananda has resigned from the party owing to the 'authoritative and dictatorial attitude' adopted by the EPDP leader.
Dr. Vigneswaran who was with the EPDP for more than ten years was also Devananda's chief advisor and main negotiator of the EPDP when the draft constitution was being drawn up, and obviously Vigneswaran's resignation is a huge blow 'resource' wise to the EPDP leader, sources pointed out.
Dr. Vigneswaran, confirming his resignation from the party due to irreconcilable differences, pointed out that, "I have left the party because I couldn't work with the leader's style of functioning, as there was no democracy within the party, due to the authoritative attitude adopted by Mr. Devananda," he noted.
He however assured that although he had resigned from the EPDP, his career in politics will continue.
A total of 11 former EPDP parliamentarians have left the party since 1994 to date, owing to the alleged dictatorial attitude of Mr. Devananda

