May 12, Colombo: Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Gampaha District Parliamentarian of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya said that he will not accept any post in a government headed by the current President.

“I categorically refuse to accept any post in a government headed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa,” he said.

Issuing a statement on his official Facebook account, MP Fonseka strongly condemned any attempt to mislead the public through false propaganda.

“I, too, stand unconditionally on the main demands of the entire Sri Lankan nation through a peaceful, non-violent people’s struggle.”

Field Marshal Fonseka said he is extremely sensitive to the demands of the protesters at Galle Face who have raised their voices on behalf of the country, the public, and future generations.

“From the beginning I have wholeheartedly blessed the brave youth who have been in the struggle and I will never be a partner in resolving the Rajapaksas’ crisis without holding discussions with the protesters at Galle Face,” he said.