Namal-led group launches “A Team – Next Wave”, aims to become national team

Opposition MPs Namal Rajapaksa, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Anuradha Jayaratne, D. V. Chanaka and Chanaka Madugoda on Tuesday launched a new political platform titled “A Team – Next Wave”, saying it aims to unite opposition voices both inside and outside Parliament. The MPs said the platform seeks to provide a voice for political parties, independent groups and individuals who are not adequately represented in Parliament due to the government’s overwhelming majority. They said the initiative would work with MPs as well as political groups without parliamentary representation to raise public concerns on national issues. The MPs also said the platform is expected to bring together representatives from different opposition parties and independent groups to build a broader political alliance. According to the MPs, the country now requires an experienced political team capable of addressing the challenges facing the public, including economic hardships, the tax burden, and issues affecting farmers, fishermen, graduates, youth and students. They added that the long-term objective is to build a united opposition force that could eventually become what they described as Sri Lanka’s “next national team.” (Newswire)