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Being on the "same wave-length on the most crucial issue", the JVP leader backtracked leaving Weerawansa in the lurch, due to Weerawansa's outstanding leadership skills overshadowing his. ‘The Island’ editor had quoted an instance, where, in nominating a would be presidential candidate from the party in June 2005, the JVP Central Committee had overwhelmingly supported Weerawansa, backed by 23 votes, while his leader had received only 5 votes. |