Joint Opposition Stalwart Kumara Welgama again hit out at those clamouring for former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's candidature for the next Presidential election. 

"Vijayakala Maheswaran says she needs Prabhakaran in the North and our people say they need Hitler in the South. Where will this end?" Welgama asked addressing a Joint Opposition meeting at his electorate in the Kalutara district. 

"I've always stated that we need a democratic leader. That's the position of the majority of us," the Parliamentarian said. 

"What will happen if someone like Hitler comes to power in Sri Lanka? No one will be able to criticize the government. People criticizing the government will disappear in the night and even the Police won't know anything about their plight," Welgama said. 

Commenting on remarks made by Ajith Prasanna, a well-known Gotabhaya supporter, Welgama said, "He is a mad man. He could not even live in his own village. Why would I respond to remarks made by a mad person?" 

Meanwhile, in a Facebook status update posted a short while ago, Welgama echoed the same  views. 

"I am a true democrat not a dictator. To save democracy I am ready to give my life on behalf of my country." he said.