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Bandula says will not contest general elections: Plans to produce film
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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Comments - Bandula says will not contest general elections: Plans to produce 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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Lal Serasinghe - Homagama Market Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:41 AM
Definitely no doubt, if Bandula Mama contests the General Election he will lose very badly as now itself people of Homagama are very angry with him as he jumps branches to branches to earn money illegally.
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Deepak Amarasekera - Senior Journalist from Homagama Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:48 AM
Being the transport minister, you earned so many millions on Bus purchases from India. Moreover, Garlic imports you have received some millions as your commission. This money is enough for you to manage for 10 generations. If you produce films, even a fly won't come to watch your movies.
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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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Onlooker Friday, 04 October 2024 05:52 PM
Voting is a trial and error but the real fools are who cast their vote to the same persons even if they are useless or rogues. People vote depending on how the particular person performs or sometimes by promises made. Not only in SL but all over - otherwise why have elections to test the voters in any country.
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Jeanne Saturday, 05 October 2024 04:00 AM
If indeed you are "German" literally, it appears that you haven't been following the political situation in Sri Lanka these past two years. The President was an "emergency" appointment. So no voters were involved. As for the "high horse" comment? Seriously? I think you need to refrain from "commenting" until you thoroughly assess the current political situation here.
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Film maker Friday, 04 October 2024 02:45 PM
BETTER 2500 YEARS. 2500 Rs.
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Karuna Saturday, 05 October 2024 12:00 PM
Please be a main actor of your Film. The name of the to be " professor of 2500" One of the Useless educated persons of Pohttuwa party.
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Russel Harmmer Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:56 AM
Another Film - Nithi Kumba followed by Commission Puppa. Halloo Tuition Master, now you fellow is very old and your wires are changed and you cannot continue politics with our young professionals in NPP's team. Get lost man.
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Priya Saturday, 05 October 2024 11:28 AM
Ali Baba
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German Saturday, 05 October 2024 01:44 PM
Jeanne: so where was your democratically and massively elected president Rajapaksa?
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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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Movie star Friday, 04 October 2024 09:46 PM
The movie stars will be a pug.
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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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Man Sunday, 06 October 2024 06:31 AM
Ranil will come through the National list, after keeping it vacant about one year as last time. Otherwise, what's the purpose of being the leader of the UNP?
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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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SUGGEST BANDULA'S FIRST MOVIE IF WELL DONE CAN HAVE A PLACE ON NETFLIX Friday, 04 October 2024 05:33 PM
WELL HE CAN TRY HIS HAND AT MAKING MOVIES AND SUCCEED, IF ONLY HE CAN MAKE OF BASED ON A TRUE STORY "HOW SRI LANKA WAS BROUGHT TO ITS KNEES BY THE RAJAPASKE CLAN AND THEIR STOOGES". BANDULA WORTH A TRY START LOOKING FOR ACTORS/ACTRESSES AND THEY NEED NOT BE EXPERIENCED, THEY CAN BE TRAINED AND PRACTICE WILL MAKE PERFECT.
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Roni Kaila Somadasa Friday, 04 October 2024 05:35 PM
You should name the film 2500 budget pack. Include in it how you hoodwinked people and jumped from one party to another for perks and positions. Thank you for the entertainment not for what you claim to have done.
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A Supporter of Corrupt Politicians Friday, 04 October 2024 06:09 PM
Good decision; You can make a film on how one beautiful healthy, happy country was completely destroyed by corrupt and murderous politicians. You can also act in a leading role. You will win an Oscar.
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D P P Prasad Friday, 04 October 2024 06:35 PM
Mr Bandula Please think about your age 30 years ago you were a very good tuition master. But during your political career you became a mere joker similar to the ancient Sinhala king called Chethiya. No matter you can produce the films. However the dramas and the episodes being staged by you so far as a minister in order to hoodwink the general public are very detestable
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Wiraj Friday, 04 October 2024 06:45 PM
Produce a movie with the title" The Great Garlic Container Heist".
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Soori Maripalan Friday, 04 October 2024 08:01 PM
It is a great decision to help the poor people of SL. Now you need to do something for stolen money from poor people for many years! First film must be How to Save Thieves and Keep Stealing Public Money. Second one may me Sugar Scam! Third a Trip to Bangkok! Many more to suggest before going to jail!
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John Frazer Friday, 04 October 2024 08:21 PM
In 1984 he produced Suddilage Kathaawa. Very popular at that time. seriously he can produce another one " How did this country end in bankruptcy" There wll be a big demand to see the movie.
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Radha Friday, 04 October 2024 09:23 PM
Finally doing somethinh for the country.
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Rest Saturday, 05 October 2024 11:05 AM
NOT COUNTRY. FOR THE FAMILIES ALSO FAMILY RESPECT
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Jeanne Saturday, 05 October 2024 04:04 AM
Before you commence film production, please produce all the stolen money so we can get on with our lives. You were easily one of the most unpopular and idiotic ministers to ever represent the people and their needs. Get lost. Take Namal with you. And that Sirisena crook as well.
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Citizens Saturday, 05 October 2024 04:16 AM
That's the end of the film industry too!
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Adwani Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:41 AM
You should have retired from politics when your name transpired into the investigation of Garlic scam. You promised to step down if your involvment was proved, but it did and you failed to quit. So it is now, better late than never.
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W.K.D. Siriwardene - (Attorney-at-Law) Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:44 AM
You have to give up Politics anyway as you will have to face lot of problems with NPP as for your bad deeds and damages you did for them when you were with Mahinda and later with Ranil. Be careful, you have many court cases ahead Bandu.
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Sambo Saturday, 05 October 2024 08:18 AM
You have earned enough money from all the ministries. Even if you contest this election there wil be no one to vote for you.
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Cecil Hedwige Saturday, 05 October 2024 08:47 AM
When you produce the Film make Ranjan Ramanayake the main actor who will fully..,,,,.,,, expose the corruption during your tenure as Minister.
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navratne willamune Saturday, 05 October 2024 09:37 AM
should have gone long time ago.he has made his money from various deals.the coffers are full for several generations
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DJ Saturday, 05 October 2024 12:34 PM
Please vote to retire him
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Gokula siripathiarachchi Saturday, 05 October 2024 12:47 PM
An utterly useless politician that had no idea what to do or what he was doing. Whichuniversity gave him an honarary doctorate? That university should be shut down. You will be good at making cpmedy films with you as a clown
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R Saturday, 05 October 2024 01:13 PM
Excellent news of course he can be main character on X rated film. Unelect master debating EX president is helping to be his supporting act in mile high club
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Buddhist Sunday, 06 October 2024 07:36 AM
Good Riddance of Bad Rubbish!
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Vadivelu Yogaratnam Sunday, 06 October 2024 02:34 PM
Where is the money coming from to make films may be stolen from treasury like Rajapaksa's family, good time to retire before being caught wise move.
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