Government with simple majority not enough to make expected change: Tilvin

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Puttalam, March 23 (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that a government with a simple majority is not sufficent to make the expected social change and revive the bankrupt economy, NPP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today that the NPP hopes to form a stronger government.

Speaking at the Puttalam District Women's Convention, he said the NPP must secure strong power to do anything.

"We have already won. But, we think there is no use of forming a government with 113 seats to make the expected social change. We must have stronger power to do whatever we want. Previous governments obtained stronger power to destroy the country. But, we need to obtain stronger power to restore the bankrupt country," he said.

De Silva said they will get together and form the first People's Government in Sri Lanka with massive people's force and trust, which cannot be toppled by rivals through acts of sabotage.

Comments - 46

Tissa Fernando Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:22 PM

They have won in social media with same people with multiple profiles are flooding comments in support of them. Their rallies are attended by same women everywhere. They may get 6% of the votes. They have no plan to revive the economy and they may destroy what is left. They are spreading hatrege between haves and have-nots so any win could result in violent attacks against the haves. As per them , the haves in the country have robbed have-nots money. They say they will catch those who robbed the country . Other than such statements there was no real solid plan presented by them. Their supporters are well against those who are actually doing some service to the country.

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johan Sunday, 24 March 2024 12:01 AM

Past Govts. destroyed the economy by taking self decisions without consulting anyone.NPP says they have economic council to plan the economy for SL.We must handover to them five years and see how they do.

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Revamp Needed Urgently Sunday, 24 March 2024 12:13 AM

So you accept the current government’s plans of paying high salaries and perks to all politicians, senior military personnel etc? There must be accountability for all corruption and murder cases which the current government is sweeping under the carpet. Just keep on applying for new loans to pay high the expenses and service old loans. And the cycle continues for your children onwards to pay with their taxes too. So need to put a stop to these morons and revamp the system.

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J Azoor Sunday, 24 March 2024 12:28 AM

They are campaigning for a change in the corrupt system. Sick and tired of grandfathers ruling the nation only to fill their pockets. I There Will be a change, and let’s work towards it

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Chrishain Jayalath Sunday, 24 March 2024 12:55 AM

Hahahah Tissa. You are in for a shock uncle!

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Jayaratne Sunday, 24 March 2024 01:41 AM

I agree it won't be good for the economy. But you are vastly underestimating their support. They are going to win. And can't blame the people. Who else can they vote. Stopping a landslide is the best the opposition can hope for now. And I hope some new movement with non corrupt and non racist people will emerge as a real alternative. And civil society people like Harini will be a moderating influence against hardliners like old Tilvin here.

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Ranjit Sunday, 24 March 2024 04:16 AM

a rajapakshe worshippers comment

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Sokrates Sunday, 24 March 2024 09:55 AM

But for whom should one vote? Every vote for the UNP, SLFP, SLPP and SJB is a vote to continue the corruption and looting. The few younger, capable and qualified men who could bring about a turnaround in the country can not advance in their parties and are hindered because the crusty, aging, dementia-stricken party establishment jealously defends their seniority. The NPP is far from what I would want as a governing party. At least the NPP can't do worse than the others, it can't be worse than now.

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Citizen Sunday, 24 March 2024 11:40 AM

From the English it self can understand it is a SLPP supporter, it is ok, you know what if they bring all ill gotten money from these politicians and stop the corruption, waste, their government will have enough money to run the country and develop. So even if they do nothing still the country will be in good shape. What these old politicians have is experience in lying and robbing. Otherwise the country should have developed by now. So here we have nothing to lose, as we have lost everything already.

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Rappd Sunday, 24 March 2024 02:08 PM

So, what's the alternative. Vote for the rajapakskes again. Or vote for elite class?

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Gang of crooks Sunday, 24 March 2024 08:55 PM

Tissa . please use your intelligence if you have one. Are you on swindlers payroll.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 25 March 2024 02:19 AM

For all those guys who think that JVP will rescue the country, I think you are just day dreaming. They were a big part of the problem. Their supporters are full of hatred towards those who are successful. Anyway , since you were stupid to vote for Gota in 2019, it is not a surprise that you will vote for these guys . Without any Covid crisis , the country will be worse off after 6 months.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 25 March 2024 02:22 AM

@Citizen, so from English you think that I am a Rajapaksha supporter. So , it is nice to know that there is a Rajapaksha version of English and it is also nice to know that you are a English master who can spot these different versions.

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Devaka Attygalle Saturday, 23 March 2024 09:31 PM

Who tries to topple governments through acts of sabotage? Look in the mirror!

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We want Basil Sunday, 24 March 2024 08:08 AM

Are we to vote for the same crooks!?

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Jayantha Saturday, 23 March 2024 11:22 PM

Lol. Bunch of talkers nothing else. Most of the jvp politicians are not doing any business or job. So hardly any experience. Giving these guys power means corruption will be at the highest and economy will fall to a never recoverable level. Look at some of the former jvp guys. Full of corruption. One guy had a double birth and double passport too. That was power made them go crazy. Also look where is Nandana Gunathilake is. He is in unp now. These jvp guys are less mature and it will take 10 to 20 years for some jvp guys to comeout of that thing.

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Jude Sunday, 24 March 2024 12:45 AM

I don't care if SL bankrupt again or Made the living HELL again with no food no water no electricity no fuel no gas no milk powder no medicine and half the population lives in SL with one meal a day!! I REITERATE I NEVER USED MY VOTE FOR ANY SCUMBAG POLITICIAN!! HAVING SAID THAT I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO VOTE AKD LED NPP, COZ THEY DO HAVE WHAT IT'S TAKE TO DEVELOP SL. ONE THING ASSURED THAT NPP WILL PUTTA STOP TO GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION THUS SAVING MEGA BILLIONS OF RUPEES.

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Truth Sunday, 24 March 2024 02:06 AM

Excuses are already in the making even before winning the election. All the utterences JVP/NPP is making, just common sense statements that anyone can make.

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B Aware Sunday, 24 March 2024 02:14 AM

Like in 1970s they will capture land, houses and buildings of the middle class investors . But unlike in 1970s there will be know one to force them back

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Jude Sunday, 24 March 2024 03:34 AM

Lankan political system must change. For example Vietnam have One-party system but they call themselves socialist. Their system works for them, for a instance they allow private sector to Go hand in hand with government sector!! We Lankans should examine the blueprint of Vietnam success!! Vietnam have become a powerhouse in Asia with top 5 Rice Producers in the world, then in the top 5 in Apparel EXPORTS., mind you Vietnam was devastated by the 2 year War with Yankees.

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Jude Sunday, 24 March 2024 04:11 AM

Global economy isn't what it used be. After the COVID the north america And UK economy facing New challenges. It's Not Inflation but ecomist call it "GREEDFLATION" APPARENTLY for NO REASON Price of goods going up at an alarming rate. The experts say companies indulge in collision and gouging yeah, there's no proper legal framework to overcome this situation. However, the ecomist suggest to implement Price Controll like in Socialist Economy, I certainly agree with that.

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nobody Sunday, 24 March 2024 04:43 AM

His brain capacity can be measured by the comments..who on earth would say that they have won before an election.. and what qualifications does this guy have to run a country? has he atleast at a minimum run a "Copi Kada"? The sad news is that some SLs think that these guys can fix the economy.. Ha Ha Ha...

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Kumar Dissa Sunday, 24 March 2024 05:32 AM

Creating excuses in advance! Not what we expected.

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Man Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:45 AM

If some good for the country is done who is going to oppose? None. But, if acts like the social media act and Prevention of terrorism act are brought, there will be opposition. So, it implies that the JVP to introduce draconian laws like in China.

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Anil Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:47 AM

Tell us how are you going to run the country, if you want to get more than 3%.

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wickrama wijayasiri Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:54 AM

I agree with Tissa. We all know that we have problems. As Devaka points out JVP exacerbated our problems with major disruptions. I am yet to hear the union leaders advising their membership to put in an honest day of work instead of strikes. Where is the accountable NPP plan for recovery? What would they do different if elected? Or, is it a new bunch of politicians waiting to fill their empty bags? Empty promises and calls to 'Trust' them which we have seen over and over for 75 years now? With JVP all what happened was we lost our sons and brothers! NPP appear to be a wolf in sheep's clothing

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Concerned Citizen Sunday, 24 March 2024 07:38 AM

Tissa Fernando - you seem to be a typical Ranil Rajapaksa supporter and refuses to acknowledge that this country is in this state due to the corrupted elite including politicians, wheeler dealers, primary dealers and government officials. NPP has stated many times that they have absolutely NO issues with hard working businesses, private sector and government officials and has declared that PAYE taxes will also be reduced. Tissa Fernando - pl accept defeat/change and move on...

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Dee Sunday, 24 March 2024 07:46 AM

Bros! And Sisters! I think your best option to get the ‘Dream Power’ is by a revolution! Just because you have a few professionals who are eloquent and of course social media boosted overseas- looks like you are now slipping. Power to the people- ATTACK!

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Jeanne Monday, 25 March 2024 01:36 PM

@Dee : Inciting violence and spoken like a true JVPer. It's no wonder we are in this mess.

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truth Sunday, 24 March 2024 09:04 AM

Now they expect 2/3 majority.. how they insult people ...

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warren Sunday, 24 March 2024 09:23 AM

@ Tissa Fernando - I fully agree. These NPP people led by the JVP are masters at destroying Sri Lanka's social fabric and the economy. The majority of Sri Lankans have NOT forgotten the damage these guys did to our country in the 70s and then in the 87-89 period. Their philosophy is driven by hate, jealousy and retribution. To take away from the haves and give it to have-nots, eventually destroying both segments (for how long can you extort wealth from the haves?). The JVP does not have any policy to empower economically backward families. We must promote and support innovative and ethical entrepreneurs. Target the global market. Introduce proper taxation and labour policies to protect businesses and employees. In general, well-grounded micro and macroeconomic theory should be applied to revive the economy. Not antediluvian Marxist ideologies (thrown to the ditch by countries like China and Russia!).

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Jude Sunday, 24 March 2024 09:44 AM

This political culture must change. The change is imminent. The kind of dirty politics happening in SL totally disgusting!! Never in any part of the world. They're making mockery of democracy by having the person president whose party got only 249,435 votes out of 16.2 eligible voters. Because that president agreed to not to prosecute previous regime members for mega corruption and bankrupting the country.

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Yamuna Sunday, 24 March 2024 10:07 AM

Already coming up with excuses for non delivery! When they fail to achieve anything they will say they didn't get ⅔rds majority!

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Jude Sunday, 24 March 2024 10:07 AM

There's millions of SL voters have blind faith yeah blind beliefs in Ranil and Rajapaksas!! These people destroyed SL to a level can Only describe as making the country a living hell. Mind you SL went Bankrupt!!

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Jude Sunday, 24 March 2024 10:10 AM

Got to go ,!! All THESE Scumbags from SLPP SLFP SJB and the lone unper should be wiped out of Lankan political landscape.

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Cheers Sunday, 24 March 2024 10:58 AM

You have 3% what you are talking about pohutuwa still majority government and run by MR SLPP will have a landslide again

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Chuc Sunday, 24 March 2024 11:55 AM

As if you are capable to run even a boutique

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Ahamed Sunday, 24 March 2024 12:29 PM

My choice is NPP

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Socialists/Unionists chorus will never change! Sunday, 24 March 2024 02:59 PM

Same set of people repeatedly making identical comments does not make the JVP/NPP any whiter or spotless. Look at their workers/students unions. Why should we work because this is NOT our Govt.? In case they come to power, their question will be, "Why should we work, because this is OUR Govt?" Let others work! We saw these socialist/Unionists under NM.Perera. So we know them.

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Rathnavali Sunday, 24 March 2024 04:02 PM

Sri Lankans are always trying new faces in politics. This is what happened when they gave a landslide victory to MR just because he headed the government when the war was won, sacrificing thousands of our youth. Wrong decision of the majority put us in this plight. Had they allowed UNP to win, we would have been a well developed country by now. Ranil accepted the offer of premiership when no one else was willing and he is a loner in a Cabinet full of corrupt Pohottowa Ministers. If he attacks them for all the wrong doings, we would have fallen back to zero once again as he wouldn't have survived even a day! Coupling Ranil with MR and his cronies is wrong. People should understand that he has to be tactful and focus on economic recovery and not political vendetta at this present moment. If Ranil wins, we will soon be a Singapore and it is in the hands of our people. If JVP wins, God Help Sri Lanka!

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Need an improvement to the genetic makeup Monday, 25 March 2024 01:30 AM

I agree with everything you said except the penultimate statement. Can you cut this crap off from today; like Singapore. LOL. LOL. What do you mean? Is SL ONLY just 1 level below Singapore to raise to be in par?? LOL. First at least be like Bangladesh. There are many more to overtake; Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam etc., before reaching to Singapore. I don't blame you. It's the level of general IQ in SL. Do you know that breaking something takes much less time than making it. So to rebuild what was destroyed in 75 years could require many multiples of 75, subject to having leaders with not just high IQ/Intellect but also integrity, dedication, patriotism etc. Can you name one such person in the history of SL? Will the deer ever hunt a lion? Similarly, how will the genetic makeup of a SLn change to a higher IQ/Intellect to make SL like Singapore? Do you know Lee Kuan Yee is not of SLn ancestry? In 1948 Ceylon was number 2 in Asia, curtsey of colonial powers only.

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DPerera Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:04 PM

If NPP get elected the country will again become bankrupt within 6 months with no fuel, no food, no electricity and no medicines. Only thing NPP will do to economy is print Rupees. NPP have no idea how to run an economy and only fools will believe when you stop corruption you will magically get cheap fuel, food, medicine etc from foreign countries

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Surasena Sunday, 24 March 2024 06:53 PM

I will vote anybody but JVP. Just imagine killing of people, burning transformers, setting fire to buildings.

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Why bother voting? Monday, 25 March 2024 01:41 AM

I think the general population ie., not those have vested interest in a particular party, has after 75 years of experience, lost faith in UNP, SLFP, SLPP and SJB. Many are apprehensive of NPP. So over to all the geniuses who had commented before me; what should the voters do? I think they should refrain from voting. Whoever comes, nothing is going to change for a common man. So why bother voting.

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Why bother voting? Monday, 25 March 2024 01:42 AM

I think the general population ie., not those have vested interest in a particular party, has after 75 years of experience, lost faith in UNP, SLFP, SLPP and SJB. Many are apprehensive of NPP. So over to all the geniuses who had commented before me; what should the voters do? I think they should refrain from voting. Whoever comes, nothing is going to change for a common man. So why bother voting.

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Mahila Monday, 25 March 2024 08:05 AM

Tilvin Sahodarayo, “Speaking at the Puttalam District Women's Convention, he said the NPP must secure strong power to DO ANYTHING.” What do you mean, “DO ANYTHING”?? Turn ‘man to women’ like JRJ!? You have “one hope” in HELL to be elected! Everyone Knows what happened, in 1970 (2/3rd Majority), then 1977 (4/5th Majority), thereafter 2010 (2/3rd Majority) and finally 2019/20 (2/3rd Majority)!!! Everyone knows what the outcome was? Every time, it was a disaster and 1970, NEAR STARVATION (restricted or rationed essentials) and 2020. It was worse!!?? Deprivation of essentials and STARVATION!!!??? Best Government to PERFORM, for BENEFIT of Sri Lankans, should be a Minority Government and ENSURE ‘the Protagonists’ to Negotiate with fellow equally minded Legislators to achieve, best for all SL citizens!!??

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