bill) said that the whole process had been a waste of taxpayers' money. The postponement was condemned by Ropate Sivo, a member of the executive of the Conservative Alliance (CAMV), the government's coalition partner, and by New Nationalist Party leader Saula Telawa. To shelve the bill was to "betray the trust of the common Fijian people," Sivo said. "All those heroes in jail from George Speight down have had their hopes of freedom dashed because of this," he protested. He called the setback a slap in the face for CAMV supporters in Vanua Levu and northern Tailevu, and warned the government to be careful, as repercussions would follow. Telawa, for his part, called on the Prime Minister to resign, saying that he had failed the Fijian people. With the announcement that Parliament would be dissolved on 17 March 2006 pending a general election from 6–13 May, the bill is effectively shelved. Any reintroduction of the bill will depend on the outcome of the election. Military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Orisi Rabukawaqa said on 3 March that the Military was still opposed to the bill, and warned any winner of the general election against reintroducing it. Soqosoqo ni Vakavulewa ni Taukei Party (SVT) General Secretary Ema Druavesi and her National Federation Party counterpart, Pramod Rae, said that the time and money invested by the government in the bill had been a waste, with Rae adding that it had caused a great deal of division in Fijian society. Support for the bill The bill had the strong support of Prime Minister Qarase, Attorney General Qoriniasi Bale, and other members of the ruling coalition. It was warmly welcomed by imprisoned coup instigator George Speight. The name "Blue Ribbon campaign" came from the blue ribbons promoted by the ruling United Fiji Party, which promoted the legislation. Other supporters included: The Methodist Church, to which some two-thirds of ethnic Fijians belong. Former Chief Justice Sir Timoci Tuivaga. Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Jaiwant Krishna of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce. Joe Vala Cakau, former publicity director of the Fijian Political Party. Ratu Amenatave Rabona Ravoka, a Bua chief. The Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party, including General Secretary Iliesa Duvuloco and 2001 election candidates Soane Tobewaqiri and Soane Nakuna. Ratu Aca Soqosoqo, a Kadavu chief. Senator Adi Litia Cakobau. The Councils of all fourteen Provinces, as well as of the Dependency of Rotuma. The Vugalei Landowners Association