Governing party MP, Dr. Wijedasa Rajapakshe today (16) claimed that he had received a telephone call this morning from the President that was threatening and demeaning. He made this observation at a press conference today (16). The MP stated that he was expecting the call to be a discussion with regard to the matters he raised relating to the Port City Economic Commission Bill at a media briefing yesterday (15). He went on to note that the President spoke to him in a manner that is not appropriate for the Head of State as his tone was filled with rage. The MP also stated that these threats should be taken seriously and that he fears for the lives of himself and his family members. Accordingly, he has informed Sri Lanka’s Police Chief about the situation. Yesterday (15), Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe criticised the Port City Economic Commission Bill, claiming that the bill directly threatens the nation’s sovereignty. He added that if the President is enraged when we explain the threats faced by Sri Lanka for facilitating the enemy of the western world, his affection towards the country must be questioned.