Anura Kumara likely to be sworn in as President later on Sunday: NPP

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Colombo, September 22 (Daily Mirror)- NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake could be sworn in as the new President later today if the final announcement declaring him as the winner is made by the Elections Commission on time, a party source told Daily Mirror.

NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe told the Daily Mirror that the time for the swearing in cannot be confirmed due to the delay in issuing the results.

"If the final announcement is made on time, the swearing in could take place today," he said.

Comments - 76

Alisten Joseph Sunday, 22 September 2024 05:48 AM

Congratulations New President, hope and prnisay Srilanka move forward after 76 years of independent . Look forward a change, corruption free Lanka where government servants and minsters do their job specially police and health. Don't take any old guards from other party please. Please punish those criminals who robbed assets and earned commissions. Also check how millions forencuurecy left the county other than for commercial reasons during last 10 years.

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Marienne Johnpillai Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:38 AM

Yes! Please do not take any old faces who robbed our country. Some smelling defeat long before the counting, said they are happy to work with whoever comes to power!!! Ha ha. What a joke. I pray with all my heart that SL will be a country that leads the world in hard work, dedication, integrity and honesty. Our young need good role models and tons of hope for a good future in their motherland! God bless Sri Lanka

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DHA Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:16 AM

In fact investing is a key thing but spending time and money to investigate and coming forward with noting is not going to solve the burning issues in the country..... initially the cost of living has to be brought down and people lives should change SME's should be started in rural and other areas, people should be able to get bank loans easily rather than with a load of rules....we all voted for this change hope this time things will be different. Not just to celebrate one guys victory have a bottle and forget everything this next day...

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Aravinda Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:41 AM

Govt. SERVANTS are being paid a job from Tax Payers Money and punish the crooks and fine them. If they can’t do their job, remove and replace a capable young cadre to handle it.

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Voter Sunday, 22 September 2024 05:59 AM

Jaya wewa! A new beginning for all Sri Lankans.

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Nihal S Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:15 AM

Congratulations. We expect your team to deliver the main promise - eliminate corruption and good governance. This is the root cause for all problems in our country.

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Lots Of Hard Work and Sleepless Night’s Ahead Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:20 AM

Good Job and Best Wishes. Hope your “A Team” is ready to Transform SL over the next few years by cleaning up the messy situation in every sector of the country. Lots Of Hard Work and Sleepless Night’s Ahead!

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Staff Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:20 AM

GOOD LUCK. VERY LONG TIME AWAITING. FINALLY ACHIEVED. THANKS GOD PREVENTED SRILANKAN PEOPLE. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATELY ACTION ALL VIP PASSPORTS TO BR STOPPED FLYING OUT OF THE COUNTY.

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Lion Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:28 AM

This is our hope and we are sure this small man from the village will rescue this country from this difficult situation which was created by those who ruled this country since independence

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Aela Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:31 AM

The people have spoken. There is indeed hope for this country. Thank you Ranil for your arrogance which played a big part in ushering this change.

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Facts sacred Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:49 AM

Yes Ranil's arrogance and superciliousness was difficult to bear any longer. But AKD has 2,970,203 votes, while Sajith Premadasa has received 2,342,486 votes as at now. Had not Ranil ruined SP's chances due jealousy, there would have been a closer fight..

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Hadira Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:36 AM

Congratulations. Now from today onwards we expect a corruption free good governance implemented gradually there by saving billions and billions public money.

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Lion Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:36 AM

AKD has created a new culture which was not seen in this country before. There were no sound of crackers and it is silent as usual. AKD will make this country a beautiful country in which all the communities could live with peace and harmony

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Lester De Alwis Sunday, 22 September 2024 06:54 AM

Congratulations Congratulations Best wishes from japan

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Yohan Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:08 AM

Congratulations to new president Anura. It is time for Sajith and Ranil to leave politics and do something else. Also it is good to see end of rajapakshas who were responsible for mass scale corruption.

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Voter Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:41 AM

@Yohan, unfortunately we won't see the end of the Rajapakshas. Like a leech they will keep trying their luck at sucking the life out of our nation.

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Onlooker Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:24 AM

May be Ranil should definitely retire and had he not scuppered Sajiths vote base, there would have been a closer call, may be AKD would still have won but good to have a good opposition always and Sajith is better at that than Ranil who safeguards SLPP crooks.

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Siva Devarajan Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:09 AM

Congratulations Mr President. Wish you only the BEST.

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Chellappa Shanmuganathan Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:09 AM

Congratulations! for the New President, Our Anura. With all your planned changes in our motherland it's earnestly requested to bring harmony among different ethnic groups by introducing relevant changes. It's your responsibility to educate the majority that sharing power is not dividing the country. Appoint most appropriate persons to all sectors without looking into their ethnicity. We have the confidence in you SIR.

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Kevin Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:12 AM

There seems to be a deliberate delay in releasing official results. Unlike Mahinda in 2015, Ranil still hasn't conceded defeat. That is a worrying sign.

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Daya Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:15 AM

What a news!!!! After 76 years we of destruction, selling assets of our beloved country, we saw the lights at end the tunnel. Mr. AKD and team, wish you all the best and hope you'll will take the country forward through prosperity. Best of Luck.

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Mr. Bean Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:23 AM

Congratulations AKD! Time to implement corrupt free transparent policies especially unsolicited large projects/tenders. Let’s keep India at arms distance. All underhand shady deals with Adani should be immediately cancelled.

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Harin and Manusha Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:28 AM

All underhand dealings with Endia that lack an open tender process and transparent bidding should be reviewed and cancelled if necessary. This includes all renewable energy projects in the North, as well as the Colombo West Port.

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Raj Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:39 AM

Time to round up all corrupt politicians

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Unequivocal justice Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:26 PM

He must ensure that accountability is applied without bias, targeting not only ministers but also individuals and companies involved in market manipulation, tax evasion, and profiting from ill-gotten gains. Only through impartial action can we restore integrity to our economic system. He should WALK the TALK.

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Yohan Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:41 AM

Hope you implement the promises you made. Reduce electricity bill by 30 percent. Make payee tax minimum to 200000 and other promises too.

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Krish Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:16 PM

I would say start by expanding the tax net first. And cut down on expenses then depending on that reduce the tax. Should be more logical approach. I don't won't end up being bancrupted again.

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Sunil Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:43 AM

Please take office after 10 PM today or any time tomorrow avoiding Rahu times. You are the hope of the nation and never entertain anybody who is a rogue. Be careful of anybody in your party who has uncles, cousins in other parties. They can be spies.

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Corruption and power is a toxic cocktail Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:44 AM

Postal vote results only so far and already people are acting like he won. Your lives will not change but their's will with all that power handed to them. They are very corrupt. Wait and see.

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Vive James Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:46 AM

JRJ WON BY 5/6 HOPE THIS WIN MAKE YOU HUMBLE PEOPLE WANT A CHANGE ADDRESS THE ISSUES AS IT IS WHETHER ITS ETHNIC POLITICAL OR ECONOMIC THOUGH MAJORITY OF THE MAJORITY ELECTED YOU , YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT FOR THE WHOLE COUNTRY. PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR RW OR SAJITH OR ARIYANENTHIRAN ARE YOUR OWN PEOPLE. IF YOU FOLLOW THIS RELIGIOUSLY YOU COULD BECOME A GREAT LEADER IN THE LAST 76 YEARS

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Ahamed Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:47 AM

Congratulations! to our final hope president, this is not an easy job, needs lots of hard work and sacrifice for the country and many things to establish and be a role model for the future of Sri Lanka.

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A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, THANK YOU LORD FOR HEARING ALL OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWERING THEM AT YOUR TIME AND NOT OURS. Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:52 AM

EXCELLENT RESULTS SO FAR, WHAT THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE WERE CRYING OUT AND PRAYING EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE NO FAITH IN PRAYERS AND OUR LIVING GOD ALMIGHT. HE HAS HEARD OUR PRAYERS AND KNOWS OUR SUFFERING AND WILL GUIDE THE NEW PRESIDENT INTO A ERA LIKE NO OTHER. CONTINUE TO KEEP PRAYING FOR THE LORD TO GUIDE ANURA, HIS TEAM AND ADVISORS INTO FOLLOWING ALL TRAILS THAT LEAD TO THE ILLGOTTEN WEALTH, SO IT CAN ALL COME BACK TO THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF PRAYER AND OR COLLECTIVE PRAYER OVER THE YEARS AND WILL CULMINATE IN A VICTORY FOR ANURA AND THE PEOPLE. THANK YOU LORD AMEN

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Atheist Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:01 PM

LIVING GOD ALMIGHTY. HE HAS HEARD OUR PRAYERS. Should have prayed only and saved Rs.8 Billion.

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Grace Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:56 AM

Congratulations. A new era has dawn in the country. We hope the country will have a glorious future.

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DEAR LORD, WE COME TO YOU THROUGH YOUR SON JESUS THANKING YOU FOR HEARING AND ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS. AMEN Sunday, 22 September 2024 07:59 AM

ANURA MUST KEEP TO THE PROMISES HE TOOK TO THIS ELECTION AND WE HAVE TO BE PATIENT AND HAVE FAITH AND TRUST THAT HIS TEAM AND ADVISORS WILL WORK THEIR WAY INTO TAKING THE COUNTRY AND US ALL (DESPITE WHO EACH AND EVERYONE OF US VOTED). PRAYERS BY ALL THOSE OF FAITH IN A LIVING GOD KEEP PRAYING FOR ANURA, HIS TEAM AND ADVISORS. DO NOT EXPECT THE COUNTRY AND ITS ITS PEOPLE TO GET OUT OF THIS SINK HOLE OVERNIGHT, IT WILL TAKE TIME AND AS THE SAYING GOES "PATIENCE WILL BE REWARDED".

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Soori Maripalan Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:00 AM

Well done AKD! It is glad to see that Pina's hors group and Myna's destroyers are completely out of politics! Keep doing good work! We'll be around you to support!!

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Pink Panther Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:04 AM

Congratulations to our new President. The task you have been entrusted by the people is a huge responsibility. Move forward with confidence. You can deliver. Deliver on your promises. Eradicate waste. Ensure justice is served to the victims of past injustices. Law enforcement from overseas is ready to help to trace the stolen funds. I am ready to help. My committment to trace stolen funds will commence immediately Sir when you are ready.

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Ikka Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:07 AM

Gota 2 is beginning from today. This will not last 6 months

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Prof. M. Viswalingam Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:11 AM

Congratulations on your victory, this was our expectation and AKD did it. What a sweep, you are great indeed.

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Russel Harmmer Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:13 AM

OfCourse, AKD is our next President to run our country with his Professionals. Good luck for a better SriLanka today onwards.

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GERIATRIC RETIREE WITHOUT PENSION - TAX PAYER SINCE 1975. Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:16 AM

DISCIPLINE, INTEGRITY FOREMOST FOR THE FUTURE.. Best Wishes for Regaining Sri Lanka from an Elderly maintaining Individual Income Tax File last Fifty Years - since 1974/1975 - without any acceptance or recognition whatsoever!

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Quwath Quwamai Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:18 AM

I am very happy about Anura Kumara's victory because the rogues and the protector of rogues were trashed at once. Now it is your duty to get all what Rajapaksas had robbed and Ranil to bring down Arjun Mahendran from Singapore and hand it over to Anura's Team for necessary action.

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Vipin B Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:20 AM

Let's hope this election marks a new era and the end of corrupt / savage politics that engulfed the country for 76 years that eventually led to its bankruptcy driven by Rajapakses (at the forefront being the most corrupt and criminalistic) followed by Sirisenas, Premadasas, Bandaranyakes, Jayawardenas, and Wickramsinghes and their cronies. Hope all the perpetrators will be brought to justice under the new government upholding the independency of judiciary for the first time in our history.

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Janaka Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:29 AM

It reminds me when Chandrika came into power. People were fed up. They all goto somebody else. I remember they showed luxury cars collected on TV and then... I remember they made the cabinet minister count small and then.. I hope we don't go into that era with minus growth or worse a dictatorship worse than the corruption we already have. Good Luck Sri Lankans!

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Voter Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:47 AM

I think all Sri Lankans have learnt their lesson. We are all responsible for shaping our destiny.

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A H M Farook Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:31 AM

Anura you were sent by God Almighty to do Justice to all those who were unjustly treated by the previous government. You have a long list of things to do as you know priortise and take in order of urgency. Put the guys behind bars after a fair judicial trial. Bring down as you have promised prices of drugs, school supplies and essential commodities. May God bless you and keep you safe and secure.

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Ylg Sunday, 22 September 2024 08:59 AM

Congratulations! But now we expect work to be done!

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sam Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:00 AM

Congratulations and best wishes to our new President.

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Mohan Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:20 AM

Don't know how long it is going to take, as noone is likely to have absolute majority (more than 50%). So, counting of preferential votes might take longer.

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John Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:36 AM

Congratulations, Sri Lanka you achieved new heights of bankruptcy. Best wishes to our beloved motherland. I do not understand how ridiculous enough for Sri Lanka to gamble their future with such moment specially when Sri Lanka's economy is gradually improving. Slashing levies on essential goods and other items only can increase pressure on inflation. This why it is important for Sri Lankans to study and learn the basics of economics instead of thinking everything happens magically, we are not living in a fantasy world and nothing comes for free.

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horror Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:12 AM

the healthiest comment, it's a pity that most people here won't understand you

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M Fernando Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:04 PM

So you are against democracy, am I reading you correctly? People don't or shouldn't have the freedom to choose their leaders and just accept the ones thrust upon them?

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Shri Rishi Kathir Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:37 AM

Congratulations AKD - Legendary victory for our New President of Motherlanka. "Truth Triumps."

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Cecil Hedwige Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:40 AM

Congratulations Mr President Anura Kumara.If corruption is stopped,the country will develop by itself in bounds.

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Yohan Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:18 AM

Looks like he will not be able to sworn in anytime soon as he has not got 50 percent and percentage is dropping. Most likely he has to wait till second count. If by any chance the gap is less and majority of rw voters has given second preference to sajith. He may not be able to win.

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Kirupa Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:26 AM

At last I was able to see a third force in Sri Lankan politics which I never thought it would be possible to witness as an ordinary citizen of age 58. Hope you will serve for all the communities equally without any race. religions region differences. All the best President.

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Mohammed Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:35 AM

All of our Muslims votes gone Anura this time . We wish him.well

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LankanLover Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:38 AM

Finally a new face, A new era begins, No mainas, No Jarapakshas, No nepotism, Let's hope for the best in the coming years, Well Done Sri Lankans, You made this change by your votes, my immense gratitude.

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Proud Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:42 AM

Congratulatons akd please eradicate corruption and poverty as well drug

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:43 AM

You are the survivor of our nation, we are sure you will do well, people have confidence in you, only Ali Sabry, Minister of External Affairs could be retained from the incumbent government as you need an efficient team to run the affairs, now you are the president for all citizens of Sri Lankans.

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Romesh Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:50 AM

He can't be president. He has not got over 50% and most likely no one will even if 2nd and 3rd preferences are counted. It is going to be chaos this upcoming week. Remember AKD is a Marxist. Marxism destroys nations. In 2-3 years time the same people who voted for AKD will be cursing him and his mother. That is sri lanka a bunch of morons are a majority here.

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Yohan Sunday, 22 September 2024 12:51 PM

You are partially correct. Yes he has not yet got 50 percent and seems to be failing heavily in most districts to secure 50 percent or even come close to it. Second vote count will decide the winner. Incase half a million of RW and other candidates had given second preference in favour of SP, then Anura will loose the election.

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Tissa Fernando Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:03 AM

Congratulations and welcome to new Nicaragua.

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Nalin Rayhnayake Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:22 AM

Pat cut down the members in parliament, we don't need 225 for this small country. Also make sure, the population of this small country should not be increased drastically in the future and congested.

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Aviator Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:43 AM

Congratulations Mr. President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The people have spoken. Finally, we have a democratically elected President. It is time for much needed change.

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A srilankan from Rome Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:46 AM

Srilankans have supported the request for a chance from corruption and mismanagement of the country. Better late than never! Best wishes from Italy!

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LK Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:53 AM

A historical day in Sri Lankan politics. people you have spoken now. and my heartfelt congratulation to His excellent President AKD . Nice to see him president in elect. it has been our dream to see him president. 35 years of politics pay off now. His hard working ethics, his devotion to this country . his love and affection to this country, his wise politics, and his talent to this. What a lucky people are Sri Lankans? what a wise people are Sri Lankans. Now we need unity among all communities and all Sri Lankans to build this nation

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Ranjith Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:55 AM

Two major forces to be in Srilanka politics in the future SJB and NPP other parties are fading away.

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Be Fair Sunday, 22 September 2024 12:05 PM

He had 645 files, but didn't do Jack. Perhaps saved it for today. Let's see what he does going forward........

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Gokula Siripathiarachchi Sunday, 22 September 2024 12:29 PM

Ha, ha wake up people..with 30% votes as of noon today he isn't going to be sworn in anytime soon. My faith in Sri Lankan people is restored. The JVP are the most ruthless and incompetent out of the entire lot.

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a London Tamil Sunday, 22 September 2024 12:29 PM

I am so happy to see the end of UNP,SLFP, SLPP. This is also the end of Ranil and Rajapakses. Sajith will never be our President. Anura, my only request to you is to eliminate corruptions. Kick all the current ministers out of power. If you keep them they will tarnish your image. What we need is young and honest politicians. God bless you and bless mother Lanka.

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politics Sunday, 22 September 2024 12:30 PM

Mr Be fair. Do not worry too much about all those files. It is not AKD who deals with it but our judiciary: our law and order will be applied equally to all without any political influence. No more jungle rule and no more politics in judiciary. Ok. let us see judges do their jobs and politicians their jobs .

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HardTruth Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:00 PM

(UNP SJB) (UNP SLPP) (SLFP SLPP) < (JVP NPP)

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Wiseman Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:19 PM

This election isn't finished until the final tally is complete. The preferential counting could play a crucial role in determining the ultimate outcome of selecting the new president.

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Terrence K Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:26 PM

Congratulations!! Anura on winning the election we hope that you will keep your promises in eradicating corruption and that you will give justice to the survivors of the Easter Sunday Bombing and the many crimes that were done by the Rajapakse clan.

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Kays Sunday, 22 September 2024 01:51 PM

So says the party with a 39% of results declared so far. Hope their economic policy is not equally short-sighted.

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