SLMC Leader Rauf Hakeem denies reports that he or the party will support new PM

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Leader of the SLMC, Rauf Hakeem has denied reports and statements made by Deputy Minister Nishantha Muthuthettigama that he or his party will support the newly sowrn in Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Taking to his official Twitter handle Mr Hakeen said "We continue to hold this appointment as inconsistent with parliamentary democratic principles until his majority is proven in Parliament."

I wish to deny reports claiming that my party and my self have extended support to the newly sworn in PM. We continue to hold this appointment as inconsistent with parliamentary democratic principles until his majority is proven in @ParliamentLK. #LKA

— Rauff Hakeem (@Rauff_Hakeem) November 6, 2018

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