Bandula says will not contest general elections: Plans to produce film

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By Buddhika Kumarasiri

Colombo, Oct 04 (Daily Mirror) - Former Minister of Transport and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardene has decided not to contest at the upcoming General elections.

He told the media that he had been in politics for more than 20 years representing the Homagama electorate and that he functioned as a Deputy Minister and as a Cabinet Minister. He said he rendered the maximum possible service to the people in his capacity.

He said he was pleased that he represented the people in Homagama electorate who had been left without representation in Parliament for a long time and that he turned Homagama town into a pivot of education.

The former Minister further said that he was planning to pursue his studies for a doctorate and devote his time to producing a film.

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Farieze Friday, 04 October 2024 02:16 PM

U will lose if contested, escaping

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Rakitha W Friday, 04 October 2024 03:10 PM

Please retire from politics. That would be the greatest service you could ever do for this country, sir! Dive into film producing or whatever else you like. Just say NO to politics! A mountainous thank you to you, sir!

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Lakmal Kahawela Friday, 04 October 2024 02:23 PM

Name the film as 'Great Political Robbery' based on true story

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German Friday, 04 October 2024 02:45 PM

Reading all these negative comments about the previous president and government I am wondering who voted massively and democratically for them? Maybe some of the commenters should come of their high horse.

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Film maker Friday, 04 October 2024 02:45 PM

BETTER 2500 YEARS. 2500 Rs.

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Jayantha Silva Friday, 04 October 2024 02:25 PM

His statement that a family of four could live on Rs.2500 per month was a true reflection of the caliber of Sri Lankan politicians. He's been free loading off the poor tax paying public for about three decades with zero contribution to the people. Good riddance.

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Rajan V Pillai Friday, 04 October 2024 02:27 PM

Waiting for a National List Nomination SLOT. A commendable achievement of a youth who started his career teaching Economics for AL Students. He entered politics from the support received from his students. He might be unable to recollect the party through which he entered Politics, due to frequent change of colours .

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Alice Friday, 04 October 2024 02:33 PM

Hahaha why not produce some B grade adult movies boss !!! U have been kicked out from your electorate in style so u know even if u contest u will not even get votes of your own family.

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Chryshan Friday, 04 October 2024 02:34 PM

Wise decision made by you and probably at least 200 present MPs should not contest if they are wise.

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Finally Reality Has Woken Someone Friday, 04 October 2024 02:35 PM

First time he’s using the correct side of his brains. All the past 20 years or so, was in fantasy mode using the sleeping side!

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Kalupana Friday, 04 October 2024 02:40 PM

He is a utter failure in politics. Nothing atchived. He employed his family members in srilanken missions abroad. Robbed the RDA and the transport ministry.

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Kamal Friday, 04 October 2024 02:44 PM

Please take RANJAN a film star. Both can make it a Box Office.

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Jo Friday, 04 October 2024 02:44 PM

At last. Thank you. Other please follow.

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Damith Friday, 04 October 2024 02:46 PM

Thankyou-Keep away-There is nothing that you could contribute to society

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Rip Winkle Friday, 04 October 2024 02:59 PM

Hahahaha! Hahaha! Hohohohohooooo!!!

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Rip Winkle Friday, 04 October 2024 03:02 PM

Hey dude! Why don't you star in them too? Hahahahahaaaaa!!!

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Rip Winkle Friday, 04 October 2024 03:06 PM

I could provide you with a few titles for your movies but I seriously doubt it would be published. Hahahaha! I was so badly in need of a laugh, so thank you!

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Dilith is main opposition leader Friday, 04 October 2024 03:12 PM

No hope for Sajith,Gas Cylinder

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DOT Friday, 04 October 2024 03:34 PM

Who will vote you ?

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Ram P Friday, 04 October 2024 03:49 PM

Bandula is certain that he cannot win. So the best alternative is to quit politics. There will be many more to follow

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Labby Friday, 04 October 2024 04:00 PM

Name of the film: 'ai mata mehema wune'

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Salli is deiyange malli Friday, 04 October 2024 04:01 PM

A film under a budget of Rs.2500. Excellent.

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sam Friday, 04 October 2024 04:05 PM

You have no chance to win

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Buddhadasa Friday, 04 October 2024 04:26 PM

He goona make films for Netflix?

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Seeya Friday, 04 October 2024 04:27 PM

Await a fantasy film starring, you know who as the main protagonist. When his electorate once a stronghold of the SLFP fell by a massive margin this time he knew the writing was on the wall. His people showed him out because of what he did to his electorate.

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