Voter Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:32 PM

No where to turn to…

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Rakitha W Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:35 PM

Yet another candidate for the History's discarded, forgotten pages.

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Very Disappointed With Past Parliamentarians Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:48 PM

All those who were parliamentarians previously In whatsoever party, don’t waste time trying again this November. Most people will not vote for you. Therefore, be productive, use your time and money to assist the needy in every corner of the country. Just stay away from politics as you have done nothing much to improve the lives of the citizens. Just look at the depleted government medical, transportation, drainage etc systems and facilities will show how much you have done for the people and country.

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Ram P Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:58 PM

Fear Psychosis has hit many MPs from the last Parliament and Champika is one of them who is looking for an escape route to withdraw and not contest knowing well that he will not be elected. No one will believe what he says. He is also facing a prosecution before High Court

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Yohan Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:03 PM

Lol. He probably was looking for a national list slot from sjb and latter may have told him to contest from colombo. Fellow knows he cannot win so he withdraws. Frog. Good job SJB

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Sunil Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:04 PM

Best news heard this year

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Eddy Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:04 PM

This is one good side effect of the last presidential election. PCR - a cunning opportunist politico has cornered into the political wilderness.

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Lion Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:05 PM

Certain defeat may be the primary reason to withdraw the candidacy. Don’t try to hoodwink people.

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joshua Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:25 PM

anyway even if you field no votes saar. It is time to send most of the existing fellows home.

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Lumbini Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:30 PM

This decision might be rewarded later unlike Wimal's decision to do the same although Wimal now proudly recalls his former JVP membership.

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BanduXX Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:31 PM

Not surprised. Too much ego and not a team player. SJB cannot satisfy everyone's whims. He has been on the fence for sometime.

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Mohamed Adham Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:43 PM

Racism has no place in this country anymore. Hence, he knows that he cannot do politics WITHOUT it.

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Painted wood Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:46 PM

Because you know you will lose...no other reason...

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Prince Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:58 PM

He never headed the preferential list ever. He would have checked his chances this time and saw he could not make it.

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johan Thursday, 10 October 2024 06:23 PM

Sweeping victory for NPP

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Time to retire Thursday, 10 October 2024 06:32 PM

Didn't you say Sajith has changed?

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Lucky Thursday, 10 October 2024 06:39 PM

Patali, Ranil, Mahinda

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Nihal S Thursday, 10 October 2024 06:55 PM

This was expected. You were jumping from one side to another with no principle, and the voters (and the party leaders) can not trust you any more. Last time you won on SJB ticket and then left to become an independent, very unfair for the party members who voted for you. You can not win as an independent or from your own party, you have to come from one of the major parties. But based on your history, no major party will give the ticket for you and Sarath Fonseka. Wish you a happy break.

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Hassanda Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:08 PM

Senior Politicians Got the msge from The resounding AKD’s Presidential Election Victory The Public Dont trust anymore These senior UNP SJB - Pohottuwa Upcountry Thondaman crooks All new Sandanaya’s A New Generation is now booming Sri Lanka

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saman Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:16 PM

Patali, why won't you admit that you are not contesting because you know that you are loosing and that you will not get even 1000 votes. Paw Ane ....

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Max Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:23 PM

Another over ambitious guy like Sarath F. Both can't get on with people as they only want to lead. Hope both these guys fade away and never return to politics.

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Samy Selvarajah. Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:30 PM

I am glad that you decided leave before you got kicked out for ever. How about the rest of your corrupt gang? God has finally come to aid Sri Lanka and their poor people. Since you have realized your past mistakes and leave politics on behalf of the poor and the needy, I am sure God will forgive your past. So, pray to God. This is the victory for the poor people of Sri Lanka.

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Joe Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:37 PM

Smart decision nevertheless the lame excuse. You would've been humiliated at the poles.

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ANOTHER LAME EXCUSE Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:43 PM

ALL WHO HAVE BEEN IN POLITICS IN THE MAJOR PARTIES THESE PAST DECADES SHOULD TAKE A BOW OUT FROM POLITICS AS THEY HAVE BEEN OF VERY USE AND OR SERVICE TO THE MAJORITY, IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO SAY "ADIOS AMEGO" THEIR POLITICAL ROAD HAS COME TO AN END.

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Soori Maripalan Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:45 PM

Great decision, Champika. Do not waste any more time in politics! Go and do a useful job related to your profession for the sake of people!

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Dilakshan Senevirathne Thursday, 10 October 2024 08:54 PM

Thank you Champaka for showing support to Anura brother , your votes will come to NPP. Thank you Wimal brother too.

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M Fernando Friday, 11 October 2024 01:58 AM

I am waiting for BBS candidate Gnanassara to announce he is running in this election

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Lal Rodrigo Friday, 11 October 2024 03:42 AM

It was just a matter of time for the crooks to get dumped where they belonged to. AKD only stepped on the accelerator.

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Buddhist Friday, 11 October 2024 04:16 AM

Election laws must be amended to read: No political party contestant can contest an election unless he or she has been a member of that political party for at least 18 months.

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Sam Friday, 11 October 2024 07:14 AM

@Neutral citizen, the definition of resounding victory is "a very great success, victory, etc (Cambridge Dictionary)." No where does it state that it is more than 50%.

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Vive James Friday, 11 October 2024 07:24 AM

NPP will definitely secure 2 or 3 spots in North this time His impact is huge among minority communities Real Genuine Authentic Leader who puts the country before everything

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