Making a claim which could shake up the political arena, UPFA General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera stated today that members of the 'Joint Opposition' demanded six Cabinet posts, two State Ministeril posts and three Deputy Ministerial posts to enter in to a government with the UNP.

He made this claim at a press conference earlier in the day, saying that the 'Joint Opposition' were attempting to make deals with the UNP, even though they now accuse the SLFP leadership of entering in to a deal with the UNP.

Amaraweera refused to declare who held discussions with the UNP, saying that the names will be revealed later.

The Prime Minister was not ready to make such a deal, Amaraweera also said.

He also claimed that the SLFP has become democratic for the first time in its history, where decisions are taken after deliberation and discussion by the Central Committee.