Dhammika Perera says he is geared to run for President

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Colombo, July 5 (Daily Mirror) - Tycoon and Member of Parliament Dhammika Perera announced his readiness to contest the upcoming Presidential Election, contingent on the decision of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

“I am prepared to contest the Presidential Election, pending the decision of the SLPP on their candidate. I await their decision while continuing to work towards my victory,” said MP Perera.

Perera made this statement during the inauguration of the SLPP’s centre for professionals, held this morning.

Emphasizing his commitment to economic development, Perera stated, “My primary focus is on developing the economy. If I am to take the stage, I have to explain how I plan to develop the economy. Therefore, I am currently formulating an economic programme.”

Comments - 24

Sunil Friday, 05 July 2024 04:27 PM

RW is one and dusted

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Ram Friday, 05 July 2024 04:31 PM

If Dhammika comes he will get some votes of Ranil and not Sajith or AKD votes. He will be a losing candidate

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Don’t Vote For Anyone Associated With All Previous and Current Candidates Friday, 05 July 2024 07:28 PM

Correct. Anyone associated with the previous and current regimes must not be voted in. They will bring them back to Parliament most of these morons who have destroyed the country and made the people suffer and still living a miserable life. Need younger professional leaders to lead this beautiful country back to where it belongs!

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Amaree Friday, 05 July 2024 09:17 PM

He will default on paying TAXES of his casino business.

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Koshi Friday, 05 July 2024 04:35 PM

Everyone wants to be Donald Trump

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Anthony. R Friday, 05 July 2024 04:39 PM

LOL this crook will make SriLanka a Waste dump yard for Britain's clinical waste.

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Tissa Fernando Friday, 05 July 2024 05:33 PM

He never brought any waste , go and look for facts, but note it d9wn AKD will turn the country into ashes regardless of AKD wins or not.

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joshua Friday, 05 July 2024 06:27 PM

Tissa has always something to say about AKD and NPP. This has become his hobby

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Chryshan Friday, 05 July 2024 04:40 PM

Oh god who is going to vote for this casino man who imported garbage containers and who got Gota to shoot Ratupaswala protest since his factory polluted ground water. Who on earth with right mind will vote for a person who is only money and power hungry and no love to the country.

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ruwan Friday, 05 July 2024 04:40 PM

final card to secure SLPP future

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Danapala Balusinha Friday, 05 July 2024 04:41 PM

Good decision mY Perera! We'll support you to kick that unelected refused Kaalakanniya!!

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LKf Friday, 05 July 2024 05:05 PM

Any new President will have to consider the validity of his victory, owing to the fact, there are 2.3 million sl citizens out of the country at time of elections ( expats, students, dual citizens, persons on travel). For years no political party has addressed the issue. Denial, even at this stage is bound to create a "dent " , tantamount to fraud in ensuing Presidential results.

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ACA Friday, 05 July 2024 05:12 PM

What tycoon, a front of corrupt politicians. These guys think they know how to run a country. This is the sad story of Sri Lanka. The general public should know and understand these toxic viruses waiting to ruin the county again and again.

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Blessme Friday, 05 July 2024 05:16 PM

Start casinos in school as a pet project

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Yippee - great idea Friday, 05 July 2024 05:28 PM

I could stay at the Kingsbury for free!

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El Salvador Case Study Friday, 05 July 2024 05:31 PM

El Salvador's young president Nayib Bukele turned his country around within months of coming into power. People there are happy now. Their economy is booming. Diaspora are returning and investing there. How? He got rid of crime, corruption and indiscipline in the government and on the streets. It can be done for Sri Lanka too.

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Bernard Jayatilake Friday, 05 July 2024 05:44 PM

Your predecessor also made promises of economic recovery and development to the unsuspecting electorate but sadly after his ignominious exit due to his foolhardy policies and stubborn decisions, the NPP has since swallowed up your vote base leaving only a handful die-hard supporters who together can hopefully at least save your deposit to avoid humiliation.

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Citizens Friday, 05 July 2024 05:51 PM

Nobody with the right mind will vote for this goon who thinks he can be the president of a country because he is rich!! What a degrading way to get popular!

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EMILY JOACK Friday, 05 July 2024 06:17 PM

You are NOT fit for the job, do not ruin sri-lanka

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Reza Dole Friday, 05 July 2024 07:46 PM

Wow, if this guy comes we can bring all the garbage from U.K. make Sri Lanka

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Gihan Friday, 05 July 2024 07:51 PM

Right! and boost up all his businesses like he did during the economic crisis where imports were banned and industries were monopolised, gouging the relevant industries. Both he and his Pohottuwa masters must be dreaming! The Rajapakses will use his money use him for their narrow political advantage and then forget about him like they did with Lalith Kothelawela. Rajapakse's want a loosing stop gap to mark time for a comeback via Namal at a later date. They now fear they will be permanently erased from politics. So they offer this businessman some fodder. If Dhammika eats it he is a fool for the second time round.

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Dee Friday, 05 July 2024 08:27 PM

Import loads and loads of containers and then after clearing- jack up the exchange rate!

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Sarwajana party is the best choice Friday, 05 July 2024 09:13 PM

Well Dhammika is good person but if the SLPP/Rajapakshas flopped

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gunsi Friday, 05 July 2024 10:42 PM

If Dhammika is elected The Rajapakses will getaway scot free for the next 5 years.

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