The JVP today said that it will submit a set of proposals outlining what it sees as the priorities of the new government.

Speaking at a press briefing in Colombo, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the priorities included constitutional reforms encompassing changes to executive presidency, electoral reform and imposing limits on the membership of the Cabinet. There was a need for legal reforms as well, he added.

The government should respect the mandate given by the people and carry out these reforms as a matter of priority, the JVP leader said.

The new Cabinet of Ministers do not agree with the principle of good governance which the government keeps on mentioning, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, Dissanayake said that the government should have established the Constitutional Council if it was concerned about establishing good governance.

Furthermore, he argued that the increasing of the number of the Cabinet Ministers is unconstitutional. The opinion of the Supreme Court should have been sought in this matter, Dissanayake added.

The appointment of Ministries has been done in an unscientific manner as before and shows only an attempt to consolidate power, Dissanayake also argued.

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was appointed as Chief Opposition Whip of the Parliament.

Dissanayake contested the recent General Election from Colombo District and was elected to Parliament.

Following the agreement between the UNP and the SLFP to form a national government, the JVP, which holds six seats, became the second largest party officially in opposition.

TNA leader R. Sampanthan was earlier appointed as Opposition Leader. The TNA holds 16 seats in Parliament.

Prominent lawyer Chrishmal Warnasuriya expressed his frustration at the decision taken by the JVP to appoint a losing candidate through the national list.

Warnasuriya was listed at number 2 in the national list submitted to the Elections Commissioner in July. The JVP's decision to appoint Sunil Handunnetti through the national list deprived Warnasuriya of a parliamentary seat.

Updating a status on his Facebook profile, Warnasuriya addressed party leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and said that he was forced into a difficult position by the decision of the party.

"I sincerely hope that you had a REASON for doing what you just did, I am deeply perplexed as none have been explained to me! However, now that you have taken this step, I will expect you to appreciate that I too will have to EXPLAIN all of this to the many who supported us, and who are now inquiring of me - WHY?" Warnasuriya said.

However, speaking to Asian Mirror earlier today, JVP National Organiser Bimal Rathnayake said that the decision was taken following strong demands from party members and individuals in the national list. Many national list members also supported the idea of appointing a party member as a national list MP, Rathnayake claimed.

He also added that there was no dispute within the party on the matter.

However, Warnasuriya's outburst on Facebook stands contrary to Rathnayake's claim.

Related: JVP Decided To Appoint Handunnetti Following Strong Demands, Says Bimal Rathnayake

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa casted his vote for the 2015 General Election at Medamulana D. A. Rajapaksa Vidyalaya today.

Meanwhile, UNP leader and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe casted his vote at the Colombo University. JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake casted his vote at Abeysingharamaya, Panchikawatte, Colombo.