“That’s what you say to the members, but you don’t see the damage the lack of democratic discussion has done to the party.”

“Suppressing political, theoretical and organizational disagreements in party councils…in an authoritarian and bureaucratic manner, contrary to the principles of democratic centralism.”

“This absurd conspiratorial statement against me was defended by the leadership by its silence.”

“This is what you are saying: ‘We will destroy you in every way, you must allow it. That is what discipline is.’”

“Are you saying that I should approve your actions when you are presenting a Central Committee member of the party as an ordinary plantation worker, or when you are posting a photograph of hundreds of workers of another organization introducing it as a photograph of the Health Action Committee, to deceive the World Socialist Web Site, the Party and society and risk tarnishing the reputation of the WSWS and the movement?”

“According to you, such a discussion is possible in the party only under one condition. That is to justify whatever the leadership is doing or not doing.”

“It is necessary to discuss and resolve these issues in a very fraternal and genuine manner. Avoiding such discussions is the easiest and most destructive path. Therefore, I suggest a proper investigation and a full discussion with the assistance of the ICFI representatives.” (As if the ICFI executives do not follow the same policies. They appointed the leadership of the Sri Lankan SEP.)

“Quoting paragraph (b) of the section 10 of the party constitution, your letter says, ‘…if a member… has acted in a manner that can be considered harmful to the interests of the SEP and the working class…suspension for a period not exceeding three months or expulsion from the membership…’ However, according to paragraph (d), a disciplinary investigation must be conducted [sic] and the member must be informed in writing that an investigation will be conducted. A member has the right to appear before the board to defend himself against all charges before the disciplinary decision is made. You have put all this in the rubbish bin and have concealed this passage from the members.” (A link to the party constitution was not provided.)