SLMC threatens to quit the government

 

Monday, 19 May 2014 

Governing party ally, the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has threatened to quit the ruling UPFA government over several issues.

SLMC Leader, Justice Minister Rauf Hakeem has said there are accusations that the SLMC only wanted posts in the government.

However he has been quoted in the media saying that the party is not focused on government positions and added that the SLMC will not hesitate to resign.

Hakeem and the SLMC have had several rifts with the government which have been reported in the media.

Last month Hakem had said he stood by a decision to submit a report to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay related to reconciliation issues and issues faced by minorities in the country.