Anura will overcome Sajith this year and become opposition leader: Ranil

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The National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake will surpass Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa at this year’s Presidential polls and become the main opposition leader later this year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe believes.

Speaking at a rally in Mahiyangana, Wickremesinghe said that his former political protégé had failed in his duties as opposition leader, and thereby the SJB will fail to maintain its position as the main opposition.

“My party was the main opposition even during the time of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. There was only a two-way battle in the past. There was only one main candidate from the opposition and one from the ruling party during the Presidential elections in the past. However, it has changed today as there are two opposition candidates at this year’s presidential election,” Wickremesinghe said.

“They are Anura and Sajith. It is likely that Anura would overcome Sajith,” Wickremesinghe added, implying that he is the front-runner at this year's Presidential polls.

Comments - 77

Citizen Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:06 PM

Anura will be the opposition ( side's) leader with respect to the side where you and Sajith would be sitting in next parliament.

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Iwazaru Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:19 PM

Sorry Uncle. Anura will not only overcome Sajith and also the rest pf the presidential candidates and become president. At grassroots level the wave or the tsunami is for the NPP. Sorry uncle.

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Doubtful Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:41 PM

Looks like a pact with NPP or is Ranil so scared of Sajith.

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Neo Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:09 AM

Everyone with a head on top of neck are afraid of Sajith.

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ACA Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:44 PM

People will reject you for the second time wholeheartedly. Get ready to answer for abuse of power.

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BanduXX Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:46 PM

Ranil says his former political protégé had failed in his duties as opposition leader because there are two contesting from the opposition but forgets that when he was Leader of the Opposition, he did not contest but put forward Fonseka and next time put forward Sirisena. He was a coward. He is more scared of Sajith winning - may be a pact with NPP.

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Neel palitha Thursday, 05 September 2024 11:58 AM

True, RW not only coward but also very cheap politician we have ever had. Best example is recent video clip release with Marrikar, he him self start the dialog(politely)with Marrikar and finally he manage to expose to the whole world at most suitable time. We can't trust this old man any more.

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Sami Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:53 PM

Not sure of himself talking about others.

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Volker Metzger Wednesday, 04 September 2024 11:54 PM

Ranil, who obviously still sees himself as president, already knows the results of the election and is already assigning the future roles to the two losers, AKD and Premadasa! Is it his exaggerated self-confidence, his grandiose overestimation of himself, are they the hallucinations of a dreaming politician who has lost touch with reality or just gullible optimism!!! He and his party will most likely play the role he has assigned to AKD and Sajith in parliament! Making such predictions does not speak for the political wisdom of Ranil, the fox, but rather for stupidity!!!

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Lk Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:02 AM

You will go home and AKD will be definitely our next president. Thank for this cunning words to destructe voters..

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Strange remarks Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:24 AM

How can a sitting president say such a thing about opposition candidates who are competing with him for the presidency? Really strange.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:29 AM

You are hallucinating in technicolor.

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Jayaratne Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:50 AM

What's this independent candidate mumbling about?

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Izzy Friday, 06 September 2024 04:07 AM

This independent candidate is OLD just like DonOLD Trump! Give this fellow a wide margin.

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FredSnR Thursday, 05 September 2024 01:02 AM

Mr President that is why we have elections for the people to decide, hopefully they will get that chance, without interference from inside or out. And may the best man win.

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R Thursday, 05 September 2024 01:06 AM

Unelected master debating presidential candidate talking about his love machine how to use in the parliament as he can stay at home after the election. I believe it still active for internal development

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surain Thursday, 05 September 2024 01:25 PM

He canot stay home we will take him to courts face the justice for Vialation of our fundermental rights

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Mohamed Jiffry Mohamed Haniffa Thursday, 05 September 2024 01:06 AM

You want get even the opposition leader you will wiped doubt getting 4th place

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Kevin Thursday, 05 September 2024 02:30 AM

It is a decision to be taken by the people, not you. Let's wait until the 22nd. Ranil lost 2 presidential elections, Sajith and Anura lost 1 each already. The worst case possible for Sajith and Anura is equalling Ranil's record of 2 presidential election defeats. But for Ranil, a third defeat is possible.

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Modaya Thursday, 05 September 2024 02:40 AM

How can Ranil be president when he is this delusional and arrogant? He is flat 3rd in the race.

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Don Thursday, 05 September 2024 04:14 AM

He is playing a game. He tries to antagonise SJB against NPP. The result is SJBers second choice would not be NPP. Guys… if you want to end Ranil’s tyranny, never give any support to RW. He is day-dreaming. He thinks he would be No 1 and NPP No 2.

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 05 September 2024 04:53 AM

Sajith will remain as Opposition Leader, while NPP takeover the reigns from the corrupt UNP.

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Well Said Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:04 PM

Well said Tissa! All the while you were a Ranil supporter. What happened now? Please enlighten us or suddenly the “ frog” syndrome has become a reality for you too :)

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Hopeful Voter Thursday, 05 September 2024 04:58 AM

You know that you will be third in the final tally. Why are you pretending and trying to bluff the voters? After repeated losses in your long political career, don't you realise your time is finally up? Please do not forget that our voters are smarter than 95% of our politicians including you!

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Prince Thursday, 05 September 2024 05:02 AM

RW will be lucky to be third.

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Herman Perera Thursday, 05 September 2024 05:33 AM

This is a LAUGHING GAS Story.

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Ram P Thursday, 05 September 2024 06:23 AM

Two way battles fought in the past by candidates who were interested in filling their pockets is all over. Now it is a bigger battle. Ranil will lose hands down and will not be even the opposition leader as at the next General Elections, UNP and the Pohottuwa jumpers party led by Dinesh will fight from two different camps. Both parties will be wiped out

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Ro Bert Thursday, 05 September 2024 06:27 AM

Sajith - President, Anura- PM . Ranil Colombo 7

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Yohan Thursday, 05 September 2024 06:30 AM

Lol. Hardly any support at ground level for gas seeya. You will be fourth. Namal will overcome you and will be third.

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Anura Beneragama Thursday, 05 September 2024 06:36 AM

So says a leader who has never won a country wide election on his own.

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Good Luck RW Thursday, 05 September 2024 07:01 AM

Correction Ranil, even if you promise the Sun and the Moon to voters now, Sajith and AKD will both beat you hollow on votes - and that is certain.

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Sambo Thursday, 05 September 2024 07:04 AM

He will over come you and become president.

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Lahiru Thursday, 05 September 2024 07:46 AM

Wrong, he will throw you to the curb and become president. Wow so delusional you are buddy :)

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Jana Thursday, 05 September 2024 07:50 AM

Grandpa is over confidant...

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Jude Thursday, 05 September 2024 07:51 AM

RANIL Time to time you're making jokes, This is one of them!! RANIL never got elected as president. RANIL LED UNP reduced to rubble. At the last general Elections UNP got measly 249,435 votes out of 16.2 million eligible voters. GOP ended up with solitary seat in the parliament. RANIL'S political career coming to an end on September 21st, yeah. RANIL you can turn into a Joker as your next career move.

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janaka perera Thursday, 05 September 2024 07:58 AM

unfortunately you will not ever to find in this election because we will not vote for you. you all destroyed our country Anura is not part of it. therefore we need some one honest therefore for will find Anura.

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Roger Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:21 AM

Atleast Anura can become the opposition leader, what can you become? He is already assuming that he will become the President!

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Sokrates Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:22 AM

Ranil, you are more and more to be pitied. In your senility you have completely lost touch with reality. You are just a caricature of yourself. After the election you will no longer even be part of the opposition.

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L Jaya Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:35 AM

RW is spot on, Anura will be the opposition leader and you and your group can rest at home watching how things are unfolding.

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Sam Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:36 AM

What will happen to you then?

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Dr. M.K. Munasinghe Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:49 AM

Hay Ranil for sure you will lose very badly this year and placed 4th under Namal. Don't talk like a lunatic in your stages and lose some more votes.

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L.P. Mendis Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:51 AM

Don't daydream Mr. Wickramasinghe, next year who knows that you will sit in the back bench in the opposition side.

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Quwath Quwamai Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:54 AM

Now you have already had a close deal with Anura and backing him to be your opposition leader. It will work the other way around. Wait and see Mr. Bean.

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Adwani Thursday, 05 September 2024 08:58 AM

Whatever you they both do not fit even to be an Opposition Whip in the Parliament. They only act like Lord Soulbury, opoose and oppose, without taking into account the benefits, challenges, economical solutions, etc.

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mnsmart Thursday, 05 September 2024 09:07 AM

That means, you lose the election, Anura will be the winner?

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Farook Thursday, 05 September 2024 09:13 AM

Anura will be the next President. Sajith the leader of the opposition. I don't need to tell where you will be placed as it is obvious. Namal will be fourth.

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Anura Jayantha Thursday, 05 September 2024 09:18 AM

Why do you think Anura will not become the president?

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sarath Friday, 06 September 2024 03:30 PM

Because now even the three wheel drivers are backing RW

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Appochcha Thursday, 05 September 2024 09:21 AM

Day dreaming!

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sam Thursday, 05 September 2024 09:46 AM

BS. A President does not need to be Opposition leader.

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Rip Winkle Thursday, 05 September 2024 09:46 AM

Do I detect an iota of bitterness in those words? Maybe 'cos things didn't go as planned?

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Duminda Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:03 AM

I am a voter

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Viraj De Silva Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:04 AM

Hope you have a happy retirement.

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Prince Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:35 AM

In jail if the visa and windmill allegations go to courts.

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Raj Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:12 AM

Has he started going to school again? This is a school days joke! When three friends talking, first one says to other two you are second and third! Don't need to say who is first!

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saman Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:42 AM

Yes Ranil, Anura will overcome Sajith and you as well and become the president. You are lucky if you get the 4th place. Yours Truly, Jolly Seeya.

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Dias Manatunge - Snr. Journalist Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:42 AM

Ranil wearing coat

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Ladjai Ladjai Nakkiya Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:44 AM

Machan Ranil, we thought you are our President but now only we know you do some part time work as an Astrologer.

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Krish Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:45 AM

We know what's going to happen with Sajith or Rw. That is hopelessness we always had. Rotten political culture with no future for it's citizens. With Anura we have no idea. It could be better or worse. I think we are better of giving the opportunity to Anura. They all presented their plans. All has pros and cons. At least with Anura we will have a hope.

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Aviator Thursday, 05 September 2024 10:52 AM

Dream on old man. This country hates you and the rest of the morons who have ruined this country.

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Wagner Thursday, 05 September 2024 11:03 AM

Don't dream Anura will be replacing you

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long pol Thursday, 05 September 2024 11:37 AM

Hahaha..haha.. joke of the 21st century .. this guy is having dementia ..send him to nursing home .

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Ranjith Thursday, 05 September 2024 11:45 AM

Ranil is a covered he knows Sajith is winning the election Sajith is well ahead of Anura all the grass roots level, minority and majority of Buddhist voters are with Sajith. We want a free and fair election Ranil please no dirty games.

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Ravanan Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:30 PM

You are scared to stand at your party symbol. Then don't talk about others. No backbone at all.

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Nikini Jayasinghe Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:55 PM

Says so by someone has never won a election ,cussedness at peak !

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Ranjan Thursday, 05 September 2024 05:04 PM

Mr President, My genuine statement is that Anura will become the next Predident, Sajith will continue as the opposition leader and you will have to enjoy your retirement.

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 05 September 2024 05:09 PM

We are all eagerly awaiting 21 Sept. to say Hu hu hu... to you!

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Buddhist Thursday, 05 September 2024 06:38 PM

Anura's intentions are good, but he does not have a strong team Sajith has with him. Hence, for this election, Anura should ask his party voters to give the second vote to Sajith. If Anura wins and becomes the President that government would last only a year or two.

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melville perera Friday, 06 September 2024 05:28 AM

apparently RW is conceding his imminent defeat

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hoodwinker Friday, 06 September 2024 06:38 AM

You can be the unanimously elected President at the Welikada Parliament, you 'll have many parliamentarians there already to welcome you.

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Ronnie sparks Friday, 06 September 2024 09:27 AM

County needs a change politics have ruined this country for generations to come who ever become the next president can't continue the same Rubish dirty politics majority people are middle-class and poor family's have affected with poverty hunger financial burden its about time who ever become the president must take full responsibility to take care and provide WHITHOUT any broken promises to help devolop this struggling NATION we need a president that have feelings for the country and fellow citizens like no other.......good leader to lead by excample for all with great vision for the future

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Ronnie sparks Friday, 06 September 2024 09:27 AM

County needs a change politics have ruined this country for generations to come who ever become the next president can't continue the same Rubish dirty politics majority people are middle-class and poor family's have affected with poverty hunger financial burden its about time who ever become the president must take full responsibility to take care and provide WHITHOUT any broken promises to help devolop this struggling NATION we need a president that have feelings for the country and fellow citizens like no other.......good leader to lead by excample for all with great vision for the future

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Ace Friday, 06 September 2024 02:55 PM

Sajith is a joke anyway. Wonder why people like Harsha

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Anthony. R Friday, 06 September 2024 05:04 PM

Look who's Talking, a political discard, rejected by the voters, crept to the parliament through the back door, and becomes a president by fluke, yes better now to change your profession as a astrologer.

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Shelliah Friday, 06 September 2024 06:27 PM

enough and enough please go home and relax your rest life. let our young generation who with education and ideology in this digital world. Vote for NPP change needed, please every one should think twice and do it. my Dream to see our young generation in parliment.

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Bernard Jayatilake Friday, 06 September 2024 06:56 PM

This sooth-sayer will definitely face his Waterloo on the 21st night and will have to surrender to the duo and disappear as an also-ran candidate.

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Jeanne Saturday, 07 September 2024 03:18 AM

..... and the unelected President has finally shown us his Achilles heel! Sajith has been a thorn in his side from the time he rejected his so-called offer of power. At least Sajith has integrity and is genuine in his intentions to help uplift the poor and down trodden. Ranil and his goons, and Anura and his narrow minded fiefs would be well placed to take a leaf from his book. People first, power and politics second. And yes, it can be done. This is the 21st century and the time to fool people is well and truly over.

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