More artistes take up active politics

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Sri Lanka is to see the common phenomenon of artistes entering politics at this year’s General Election as well with a number of artistes entering the fray for the first time.

Veteran Sri Lankan actor Kamal Addararachchi announced his decision to contest in the upcoming General Election. Addararachchi told media that he will contest from the Devana Parapura Party which is led by Uvindu Wijeweera, son of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) founder Leader Late Rohana Wijeweera.

In addition actress Damitha Abeyratne is to contest the General Election from Ratnapura under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

In addition Actor Jagath Manuwarna is expected to contest under the National People's Power from Kandy District.

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Double acting Thursday, 10 October 2024 08:29 AM

They are all doomed...the days people voted for them are over....get back to acting...

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Inshi Thursday, 10 October 2024 08:30 AM

It is best that the actors and actresses stick to their forte and allow qualified persons in their relevant fields do their job. Going by popularity does not resolve problems faced by the country. Retirement is a must like in every profession.

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Chryshan Thursday, 10 October 2024 08:37 AM

Uvindu wijeweera was brought up in a camp and after studying in China was with a different mentality and never had any idea of politics of Wijeweera. That's the reason NPP didn't even give a ticket to contest. Kamal is a good match for him

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Jeeva Vandebona Thursday, 10 October 2024 09:19 AM

We know their past.

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This is definitely not to serve the nation! Thursday, 10 October 2024 09:24 AM

Is this some kind of a joke? Or is this a new way to become rich? But definitely not to serve the nation!

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Perera Thursday, 10 October 2024 10:02 AM

One is an actor with a shady past and passed the expiry date. The other is an absolute "pol kombe".

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Garry Thursday, 10 October 2024 11:22 AM

Anura need not pardon RANJAN (Like what other presidents had to do) but made the CLEVER CHANGE. Thankyou and all the best. (Or wonder it was the man who made the double passport)

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Ranil Thursday, 10 October 2024 11:24 AM

Welcome RANJAN coming from the NPP Backside.

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Be Fair Thursday, 10 October 2024 11:53 AM

What a thing to be said, and by Ranil

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Be Fair Thursday, 10 October 2024 11:52 AM

This is great. We can see some Performances

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Priya Thursday, 10 October 2024 12:56 PM

We have had enough performances since independence. Now the time has come to ONLY allow intellects and highly skilled professionals to run and develop our country. No disrespect to you artists, but you do not have the skills or knowledge to run a country. STAY AWAY!

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Grace Thursday, 10 October 2024 01:01 PM

Our people can't be taken for rides any longer. They will not vote for candidates for being actors/ Artists. Many of them will lose their deposits.

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Citizens Thursday, 10 October 2024 01:20 PM

Is being an actor/actress a qualification to be a politician? Aiyooo Sri Lanka, sadly Sri Lankans will never learn.

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Francis malcom Thursday, 10 October 2024 01:36 PM

No offence I feel it's hight time education becomes a criteria for selection persons to parliament

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Sita Devi Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:47 PM

We need some participants for VESAK.. Surely you people can do some acting like NADAGANG..!

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Ashok Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:49 PM

These jokers think what works in India will work in SL

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