Another SJB candidate withdraws from election campaign

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Colombo, October 13 (Daily Mirror)- SJB Ratnapura District candidate former MP Karunaratne Paranavithana has also withdrawn from the general elections campaign.

He requested the people not to vote for him at the election.

Comments - 21

Rip Winkle Sunday, 13 October 2024 06:51 PM

So presumptuous as to even think people would vote for him.

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Vihan Sunday, 13 October 2024 07:07 PM

Good man.

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Grace Sunday, 13 October 2024 07:14 PM

No need to request the people not to vote for you. Even if you don't request, people will not vote for you.

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PROBABLY BOUGHT OVER BY THE ALLIANCE Sunday, 13 October 2024 07:21 PM

WOULD BE INTERESTING TO KNOW HIS LAME EXCUSE, PROBABLY NOT OFFERED A POSITION IN GOVT IF THEY WON. ALL THESE TRAITORS MAY HAVE BEEN PAID TO JUMP SHIP. LET THE FUN BEGIN . MEN LIKE THIS SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO GET INTO POLITICS A UTTER WASTE OF TAX PAYERS MONEY.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Monday, 14 October 2024 08:58 AM

Yup. A democratic statement. That is why we are here in the first place.

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Eddy Sunday, 13 October 2024 08:11 PM

Obviously, since he is Champika's man.

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Kevin H Sunday, 13 October 2024 09:23 PM

We do not need old politicians anymore. We need new political culture. When will that stupid joker Sajith withdraw and leave politics?

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Yohan Sunday, 13 October 2024 10:08 PM

These guys knows they will get defeated badly. So now comeup with various funny statement. Anyway it was a good decision by sjb to kickout famous frog pacha ranawaka from national list. Now his supporters are furious as they are well aware non of their memebers will get elected either.

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L Jaya Monday, 14 October 2024 02:22 AM

No impact to SJB, he was lucky to be elected very recently due to a position vacant of SJB in Colombo district. THEY ARE LOSERS

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P Kunchithapathan Monday, 14 October 2024 02:56 AM

In the evolving political landscape of Sri Lanka, it is imperative to acknowledge that even the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) harbors remnants of past political figures whose actions contributed to the nation's decline. In this context, the honorable decision by Karunaratne Paranavitharana to withdraw his candidacy demonstrates a commendable act of political maturity and foresight. As the nation ushers in an era of transformative governance, there is no longer space for corruption, exploitation, or impunity. Accountability, coupled with efficiency, must now form the cornerstone of leadership. Moving forward, it is essential that Members of Parliament and ministers relinquish the luxuries and excesses of the past, including extravagant perks and high-end vehicles. We must fervently hope that others within the political sphere will have the wisdom and integrity to follow this path of reform, embracing a future where public service is driven by genuine commitment to the people, not person

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Ram P Monday, 14 October 2024 03:49 AM

Knowing very well that he is losing why spend even a cent. Better withdraw and save the money. But his accepting the nomination deprived another from contesting. That is bad

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M Fernando Monday, 14 October 2024 03:58 AM

Makes you wonder why we go to the bother and expense of having an election at all. May as well just appoint people directly from the National List. A lot cheaper for sure.

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Ram P Monday, 14 October 2024 03:59 AM

His withdrawing within 48 hours also prevented Damitha a place in the nomination List for Ratnapura having done so much for the party

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Perera Monday, 14 October 2024 04:31 AM

At this rate very likely there will not be any formidable opposition to the NPP with all the other contending parties/alliances also in total disarray.

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Rajan V Pillai Monday, 14 October 2024 04:32 AM

There are still People with mind set of crossing over. Sajith is blind , unable to identify traitors within his party. This once happended to Ranil and the result UNP is dead.

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Movie man Monday, 14 October 2024 04:58 AM

This "side-kick" of Patali Champika has to bow out because he is not SJBer. When master did not get the bigger piece of the pie he was demanding, the side-kick's fate is sealed. It is good for the SJB as it opens up winning chances of real SJB candidates committed to SJB party principles.

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DOT Monday, 14 October 2024 05:37 AM

He is a genuine politician. Such people should be in the parliament.

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Sobers Monday, 14 October 2024 05:42 AM

Saith doesn't have leadership skills nor power to command his SJB team. Once a powerful UNP, ruined by Ranil. SLFP was destroyed by Mahinda and Maithri. What a shame

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M Fernando Monday, 14 October 2024 06:13 AM

Who ARE all these MP's we have not heard of and yet seems to have been living off the public purse ???? How many more are there ?

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Daya Gamage Monday, 14 October 2024 06:49 AM

Looks like Sajith Premadasa's SJB is beginning to show cracks at the highest level and gone to the grass roots! Daya Gamage/USA

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Surain Monday, 14 October 2024 09:39 AM

This is nothing do with sjb he was nominated from champika Ranawaka party but due to sest allocation dispute champikas party withdraw from the contest

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