If the name of "joint opposition" is not to be used then the name "yahapalanaya" should also not be used

If the name of "joint opposition" is not to be used then the name "yahapalanaya" should also not be used - Prasanna Ranatunga

The Member of the United Peoples' Freedom Alliance and Member of Parliament Prasaan Ranatunga had retaliated to the comment made by the secretary to the media and mass communication that the name" joint opposition" could not be used as it is illegal.In that event the name "yaha[alanaya " also

could not be used by the government was his argument.

The Member of Parliament had said they have no intention of changing the name : joint opposition".They would only change if a court order is given in that regard.

He had added this in retaliation to the notice issued by the  secretary to the media and mass communication made to the media.