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NPP selects AKD as next Presidential candidate
Member of Parliament Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has been chosen as the candidate of the National People's Power (NPP) party for the upcoming presidential election.
Speaking at a television political programme, Dissanayake revealed that the decision was made after a thorough discussion within the NPP's Executive Council.
A proposal for his candidacy was presented during the council meeting and it was officially approved on Monday evening, he said.
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Comments - NPP selects AKD as next Presidential candidate
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chux Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:27 PM
leftists in this country will never develop a country as from 94 onwards they have been ruling and made the country to a bankcrupt status
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Pantha Kumaran Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:47 PM
AKD is a very honest person with a view to change Sri Lanka,s future, we must give him a chance, i have no faith with rest, let us all vote for him.P
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Dee Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:03 PM
Welcome back to Sri Lanka! How many decades were you away?
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Neo Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:17 PM
lol his lies are what destroyed this country.
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ranjith kandage Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:21 PM
Very true idea!
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Sidath Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:55 PM
Harini would have been a better candidate who can attract more middle class, upper middle class and upper class votes also.
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sam Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:02 PM
Good luck if elections are held
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Sam Silva Tuesday, 29 August 2023 10:33 PM
Yes. It will be never held until the aragalya president is in power.
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Lumbini Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:10 PM
Why not form a broad front against the government and then decide who to contest for the Presidency?
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Lank Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:15 PM
An honest and able leader to take this country out of corruption and fraud but will corrupted people vote for him . The problem is with people If not all many of them corrupt and they want to have their corrupt leader in power to get benefit. For the want of a few we have self inflicted hamr to this country. Wait and see fate and destiny of people befall upon them
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Amaran Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:28 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to Hon AKD. We must give him a chance. Without giving him a chance, no one should criticise. We elected UNP SLFP and SLPP alternatively and have been cheated.
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Ameen Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:33 PM
The only hope and alternative is AKD. It's almost impossible at this juncture to imagine some one else from the rest.
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Mushthaq Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:33 PM
if dullas or sajith come in as alliance with Anura, the 17 votes which I turned for AKD will be in the drains
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Ishrath Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:38 PM
NPP has done justice by selecting MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake as their presidential candidate. He is a graduate who had proved his mettle in parliament as one time Minister of Agriculture. With the support of the masses gaining momentum and the team of honest professionals and academics in NPP, he would be able to pull the country of woods. He could make things happen and make the squeaky wheels of administration turn smoothly. His attributes like honesty, prowess, acumen and experience under his belt are sure to stand him in good stead and makes him the right choice of NPP
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Dolly Dias Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:47 PM
When he loses the election I hope he will retire from politics Dolly
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Avanka Perera Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:26 PM
Since CBK left this country was corrupt. The Leaders robbed the country and they were protected and now even being protected. We have faith in AKD. We want to see the corrupt are behind bars and the robbed money is taken and used to develop the country
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Harini Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:28 PM
This will change depending on public opinion closer to nomination
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Dallas Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:37 PM
Maximum 18% , that is all he gets He knows how to criticise that is all he knows,but he acts as if he he has already won
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palitha Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:48 PM
If you want see end the political corruption in this country, then vote AKD.
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Kevin Silva Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:53 PM
Superb. We are with NPP. The only solution!
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Foot note Tuesday, 29 August 2023 03:00 PM
An news peace.
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Nimal Tuesday, 29 August 2023 03:09 PM
We wish him all the best to lead the nation to at least some semblance of law and order and may be a little bit of prosperity.
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Anti- Corrupt voter Tuesday, 29 August 2023 03:53 PM
ALL RIGHT THINKING AND HONEST PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY WILL BE HAPPY WITH THIS CHOICE.
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P A S P Perera Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:26 PM
Best wishes
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ajith Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:29 PM
All these people who talk of eradicating corruption are the ones who repeatedly elected the Rajapakshas to power
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Gamini Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:31 PM
these people who elected Gota under the same justification of defeating corruption, making SL like Singapore , using only professional etc. are the same crowd that wants to elect AKD. Do we need another aragalaya and fuel shortage, and food scarcity
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sunil Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:32 PM
Council can elect anybody they want. What matters is whom the people choose
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Jana Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:38 PM
Congratulations! AKD is a great leader
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Kevin Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:47 PM
Sahodaraya who travels business class, designer clothes and educates his children in western countries.
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True Lankan Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:22 PM
I have trust issues with our Politicians, Trust no one policy!
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ANNECUNT Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:22 PM
Sarath Fonseka is the one and only
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Natalie Nanayaka Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:56 PM
Power to you brother, our children's only hope
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Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:10 PM
Honest gentleman, corruption free, has lots of steam to run the country, he should be flexible in dealing with world leaders,must cultivate acceptance of divergent views.
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Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:49 PM
Long live Anura Kumara, we trust you will rule this country efficiently, he will be similar to Li Kuwan of Singapore.
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Munas Samsudeen Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:34 PM
Only the economic situation of Sri Lanka in October 2024 will decide the outcome of the next Presidential Elections. It will be a cakewalk to the opposition party candidate whoever it may be.
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Citizen Silva Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:41 PM
RW must be chivering in his boots
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Kps Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:18 PM
Best wishes! May God give him the strength to regain what we lost with generations of corrupt politicians
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Aram Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:40 PM
Impossible to win by AKD because he is not clear on his vision for the country. What is his solution for ethnic issue which destroyed country. Will he arrest Easter attackers? Will he arrest those who di corruption in big level? But he is hiding on these important issues. Will he remove Bhikkus involving in politics of SL and v avoid getting advises from them. Never ever
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Demuni de Silva Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:49 PM
NPP has already forwarded the development plans before the people hence they eagerly await for their victory which is inevitable !
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Ganesh Tuesday, 29 August 2023 09:21 PM
Hope this doesn’t turn out to be another GOTA.
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Reed Tuesday, 29 August 2023 09:42 PM
Naming a candidate when there is not even a hint of an election is a clear case of `Putting the Cart before the Bull`. With no democracy any more, any kind of election is just imagination - let alone a Presidential Election.
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Punchi'shusbandAKD Tuesday, 29 August 2023 10:00 PM
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a guy living in a dream world, must get ready to lose the deposit he should pay to contest the election.
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Dasa Tuesday, 29 August 2023 11:39 PM
Who ever commented negatively on this decision still wants to continue voting for rogues or they have benefits earn from wrong doings.
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DD Wednesday, 30 August 2023 12:02 AM
Hey Mr. Dissanayake, you strike me as a reliable and honest individual. While I'm not entirely convinced about your team just yet, I'm keeping an open mind. Consider me an observer for now. If RANIL LOKkA isn't around, you might just win my support.
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Ratnadeva Amarasooriya Wednesday, 30 August 2023 12:20 AM
Let us Sri Lankans choose a Bannana as tge next President. Will be better than some modaya from NPP.
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AZOOR Junaideen Wednesday, 30 August 2023 04:25 AM
Once we start repaying our debts shortages and queues and hunger for the downtrodden will resume. This is Ranil Rajapakses plan, to counter this AKD is the HOPE for SL. Let’s all support this politician
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sam Wednesday, 30 August 2023 07:41 AM
Candidate without any election
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Anura Who? Wednesday, 30 August 2023 07:45 AM
If shouting at high pitch voice is a qualification, to be a president then he has to contest with Wimalaya, and a few more empty headed politicians, not to forget Marikkar. How many world leaders know him? He cannot see the at eye level!
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Terrence K Wednesday, 30 August 2023 08:51 AM
Whilst you have been outspoken revealing many underhand dealings of the present ruling politicians in todays context we need a President who has the clout and charisma in global acceptance as the saying goes BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSES
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Demuni Uduwara Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:09 AM
AKD has no disqualifications to contest the Presidency !
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Dr. B.D.M. Sumathipala Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:27 AM
Welcome.... congratulations in advance. You will be the winner Anura.
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Grace Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:28 AM
Sri Lanka is already Doomed. Future does not look promising. Let AKD rule the country. Either he will mend or end.
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Deepak KD. Samarakoon (Attorney-at-Law) Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:29 AM
We all young and middle-aged Lawyers are with you Disa, no worries, we will make you as our President next, we could get around 13,000 - 15,000 votes for you from our area.
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M.K. Dilan - from Kandy Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:32 AM
Well, we will vote for you, but on one condition, i.e.. as soon as you become the President you must arrest the Mahinda, Namal, Basil and all the rotters in the SLPP licking MR Ok.
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Prof. G.A.M. Perera Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:34 AM
To get the support from Colombo. 7 people, you must talk in English in the stage. Hope you could do it?
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Dr. J.M. Jayawardene Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:36 AM
Anura, do you have the capabilities like Ranil to keep good relationship with European countries? Will they accept you?
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K.A. Fernando [Attorney-At-Law] Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:39 AM
Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, you have one or two English speaking Members with you. Can you manage with only them to run a government?
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Tonga Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:39 AM
He is a load of BS, a dam liar of the highest order and swindler. A murderous party for 1971, 1987/1989 is still in our minds....
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Derrick Karunatillake - Snr. Merchandizer Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:42 AM
You may get some votes from the remote villages, not in Colombo
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Kangaroo Sulthan Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:44 AM
Do you think with your mouth only you could become a President, No putha - you should learn Politics for another 15-20 years being with either Ranil or Mahinda.
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S.A. Gunaratne - IT specialist from Negombo Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:50 AM
Your good old friend Wimal Weerawansa after intoxication with his friends in a 5-star hotel said Anura who does-not know to speak or write English, how could he become a President or Prime Minister? Is Wimal Weerawansa fluent in English? I was listening to his talks and laughing.
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