NPP will bring back Arjuna Mahendran as first priority: Anura Kumara

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Colombo, August 18 (Daily Mirror)- The National People's Power (NPP) will bring back former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who fled to Singapore, to Sri Lanka as the first priority of a NPP government, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Speaking at a rally in Kiribathgoda, he said the NPP will take over power with plans to raise state revenue and said the NPP government will stop fraud and corruption.

He said Rs. 1,100 billion in taxes have been defaulted by various people and assured that the NPP government will recover all the defaulted taxes.

"At least Rs. 169 billion can be recovered initially without any issues. There are some court cases regarding the rest. Some file cases against paying taxes and after the court rulings they pay the same amount after about ten years. We will amend laws to recover the tax amount with interest after the court ruling," he said.

Dissanayake said the NPP will take over power with plans to raise state revenue and said the NPP government will stop fraud and corruption.

He said the NPP government will engage in discussions with the IMF on tax relief and pointed out that the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax threshold will be increased from Rs 100,000 to Rs. 200,000.

He also said low income families will be provided with a minimum monthly allowance of Rs. 10,000 under the NPP government.

Dissanayake said the Cabinet of Ministers and Deputy Ministers will be restricted to 25 and there will be no State Ministers under the NPP government.

"We will allocate ministries on a scientific basis," he added.

Comments - 87

Hassan Sunday, 18 August 2024 09:37 PM

why dont u take rajapaksas as ur first priority...they were the core reasons for every economic problem that exists now...looks like all are friends

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P Coorey Sunday, 18 August 2024 09:58 PM

Didn't you see AKD entered and chatting with Namal on nominations day . AKD has house premises in Ireland . Expatriate workers foreign exchange was used to buy Like Jarapaksha he too denied saying Social Media against him.

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Rip Winkle Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:07 PM

Yeah! Nobody talks about recovering the moneys stolen by the Rajapaksa's and of putting them behind bars (where they belong). Furthermore, Anura Kumara is absolutely mum about Alles and the online visa fraud.

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Kumari Sen Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:40 PM

There is so much corruption in SL it will take years to talk about all of them. What is important is the principle that all fraudsters will be investigated.

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Namal Fernando Monday, 19 August 2024 05:39 AM

Why shouldnt he speak to Namal. Stupid comments . Only make sure you recover the stolen assets of the MR family ..

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Grace Monday, 19 August 2024 06:35 AM

@ Rip Winkle! Anura is keeping his cards close to his chest

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Kumari.sen Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:36 PM

Please explain the reasons for your request/demand? Mahendran fled the country fully knowing that he will be caught. Rajapkakse are here in SL.

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Neo Monday, 19 August 2024 08:24 AM

Because he is not a donkey like you. Easy to promise nothing to prove.

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Nihal P Monday, 19 August 2024 01:25 PM

None of the financial irregularities can be investigated, and legal action can be taken against none. All these are carried out according to the rules and circulars and under the approvals of the relevant authorities, with the assistance of people who will converse on the subjects. For few more decades we can hear these stories. If they wish some more can spend for investigations and court procedures, that is all.

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WISH YOU/NPP AND YOUR TEAM EVERY SUCCESS Sunday, 18 August 2024 09:52 PM

WE NEED YOU TO MAKE IT A PRIORITY TO GO AFTER THE RAJAPASKE'S WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE TOGETHER WITH THEIR STOOGES TO BRING DOWN THE COUNTRY. ALSO, PRIORITY TO STOP ALL POLITICIANS RESIGNING BEFORE THEIR TERMS ARE COMPLETE FROM GETTING ANY PENSIONS AND ALL THE PERKS ENJOYED BY THOSE POLITICIANS WHO RETIRE AFTER THEIR TERMS ARE COMPLETE. YES, WE DO NOT NEED STATE MINISTERS, MAKE THE MINISTERS WORK THEIR BUTT OUT FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE, AS THAT IS WHY THE POEPLE VOTE THEM IN, NOT TO KEEP FEATHERING THEIR NESTS, FAMILIES AND STOOGES NESTS TOO IN THE PROCESS. WE ALSO NEED A FEW PUBLIC SERVICE DEPT'S OVERHAULED, WEED OUT ALL THE CORRUPT STOOGES AND NO MORE PERMITS FOR POLITICIANS TO IMPORT AND SELL THE VEHICLES AND MORE TO GET DONE IN THE PROGRESS OF GOVERNING.

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ALL THESE ARE JUST RHEOTARICS Monday, 19 August 2024 12:44 AM

Sorry, but he will never go after any Rajapakses since he won't get power. And even if he does he wouldn't. If he's genuine about his claims Rajapakses wouldn't let him stay alive by now. Lol....

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ALL THESE ARE JUST RHEOTARICS Monday, 19 August 2024 12:44 AM

Sorry, but he will never go after any Rajapakses since he won't get power. And even if he does he wouldn't. If he's genuine about his claims Rajapakses wouldn't let him stay alive by now. Lol....

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AWAIT A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Monday, 19 August 2024 04:52 PM

YOU APPEAR TO BE A RAJAPASKE PAID TO TROLL. ANURA CANNOT WAVE A MAGIC WAND OVERNIGHT AND GO AFTER EACH AND EVERY SCUMBAG WHO CAME FORWARD TO GET ELECTED AND ENDED UP FEATHERING THEIR OWN NESTS, FAMILIES AND STOOGES, BUT WILL HAVE PRIORITY SET ON THE ECONOMY AND WORKING FOR ALL REPEAT ALL CITIZENS WHILE GETTING LEGAL ADVICE ON HOW TO GO ABOUT DEALING WITH THE CORRUPT POLITICIANS. DO'NT BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET AND NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE CAPABILITIES OF ANURA, HIS PARTY AND ADVISORS.

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Don Monday, 19 August 2024 06:38 AM

You all need to understand how Rajapakshe brothers operated. None of funds looted exists in SL. All are in offshore accounts. Those governments will not release or give details of those accounts as those governments are also corrupt. Anything bought in SL are under different names and not under Rajapakshe family member names. So forget about recovering money from them unless a commission is created to Sri Lankan to give details about such investments under other people and take legal actions against them to explain how money came from. Such assets can be frozen and sell to recover some money.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 19 August 2024 03:24 PM

Your assumptions are absolutely incorrect. If I am a thief I would never keep my money with another thief. You just assume things without any logic. It is clear that AKD will not go after any of these whom he claims has robbed the country because he has no evidence to do so.

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BanduXX Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:19 PM

Usual rhetoric. Instead of a vague "We will allocate ministries on a scientific basis" please declare the allocated subjects of the 25 Ministers.

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Thomas D Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:21 PM

How do you allocate ministries on a scientific method????

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Gabriella Monday, 19 August 2024 04:51 AM

You have to get a Masters from Peradeniya University. Then a Master of Masters from the Sri Lankan University in Talking Bullshit. Unfortunately, this Clown is our only hope for change. Do you really want another 76 years of the status quo ?

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DOT Monday, 19 August 2024 07:17 AM

They are excellent at making null hypothesis! And making type 2 errors !

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Rohan Perera Monday, 19 August 2024 07:25 AM

Thomas here’s the methodology: First you find a scientist from a local university. If they have spent more than 8 years completing a 3 year degree, this is beneficial. If they have been part of a JVP union, taken part in protests to create traffic jams and inconvenience the public, received a bath from a water canon funded by tax payer money, then he/she is the ideal candidate. Then you take this candidate and give them a list and ask them to use their vast experience and intellectual capabilities to pick 25 names at random. This is the AKD scientific method.

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Roger Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:41 PM

100,000 or 200,00 per month or year ?

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P.Coorey Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:41 PM

Ajuna Mahendran is a Singapore Citizen with current nationality Singapore. AKD is so poor in intelligence of assuming Ajuna is a Sri Lankan citizen who fled to Singapore and he would bring him back as his priority So AKD tell us how you are going to bring him under this circumstances legally. Poor show. Only Kaiwaru of things that can't be done.

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Chris Sunday, 18 August 2024 10:54 PM

My thoughts too. Arjuna Mahendran is a Singapore citizen. There is no extradition policy between the two countries. Doesn't this con artist know that? Certainly the people of Kiribathgoda have no idea either. What is the science behind allocating ministries? You need common sense not science.

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ray ari Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:43 PM

absolutely, singapore and sri lanka dont have the extradition agreement. first akd has to sign the bilatarel agreement with singapore according to international law, which will not happen as sri lanka has a veey poor hr record. no decent country wont handover an accused or a suspect to sri lanka. these statements are funny and impromptu moda chun and gallery thrilling ones

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kumari.sen Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:43 PM

Fair comment if true as SL needs an agreement with Singapore. AKD can investigate Ranil's role in this

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Wasim Monday, 19 August 2024 05:40 AM

ITS their duty and they know all well how to play all in systematic manner with proper mechanism..just do not be jumped wait and how they will do it and prove it... We need a change and NPP only can do ... Tie coat Man central bank thief Ranil and rajapaksa go home... man dont u see his neck its like chicken neck even he can not walk when he go to another country another president with red carpet.. he was walking to a wrong direction his legs... power hung still greedy even without a child.. more than 33 times he made forigen trips and what he brought... only his nuts nothing else. OLd people say Ranil has good reputation and international community will give Dollar for him . But finally what he brought he and rajapaksa pawn all of sri lanka and we pay the taxes and they are enjoying.. so lets make the changes ...with NPP power

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Need to Ensure Strong Evidence and Court Orders Monday, 19 August 2024 06:03 AM

Singapore is strict on cross border crime. As long there is strong evidence with court orders in place, it will be a breeze. They have extradited many individuals and likewise expects the same when their nationalities are wanted whilst hiding in another country. They have zero tolerance for corruption. Google up and see how many was done over the years. Relations with Spore and Sri Lanka are very strong.

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Harin Fernando Monday, 19 August 2024 07:31 AM

So why did Ranil seeya appoint a Singapore national when everyone was questioning why he is not appointing a Sri Lankan to such a post.

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Onlooker Monday, 19 August 2024 12:33 PM

Because Arjuna's father Charlie Mahendran was a strong UNP crony who Ranil appointed as Ambassador to Japan when he was in power with Chandrika.

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Sathasivam Thilakan Monday, 19 August 2024 08:49 AM

In today’s challenging economic landscape, the key to revival lies in empowering our youth with high-level skills and establishing production lines that can compete globally, much like Taiwan’s chip production industry. Instead of expending resources on bringing back individuals or jailing culprits, our leaders should prioritize strategies that attract and retain wealth within the country. Candidates must present clear, actionable plans to enhance our workforce’s capabilities and boost industries that can thrive internationally. By doing so, we can rebuild our reserves and address our debts more effectively. It’s time for politicians to shift their focus from punitive measures to proactive economic strategies that promise a brighter future for all.

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Wera Monday, 19 August 2024 01:41 PM

AKD has not read nor does he understand the forensic audit of this fiasco undertaken by two independent globally recognized auditors. That is point one. Next, the Singaporean government have read this report and do understand that one of their citizens a well recognized and respected banker has been framed and falsely accused of this so called bond scam. That is point two. Under these circumstances the government of Singapore will not allow Mr Mahendran to leave the protection of Singapore and walk into harms way regardless of weather there is an extradition treaty or not. That is point three. Therefore, what a fantastic idiot the leader of the NPP is, becomes quite clear.

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Fernando Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:06 PM

One lie after another. One promise after another. You too are cut from the same cloth as all other politicians. So why do we believe that AKD will do something different?

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Dee Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:15 PM

Good luck trying to do that! At least you learn something. Things like not to blabber about impossible things!

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Ferryman Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:19 PM

This statement that he will get back Arjuna to SL shows how little he and his team know about international matters. He thinks it is like running a small proprietary business. One matter that has to be noted is that the former Governor of the Central Bank is still a suspect presumed to be innocent, until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Merely because there has been propaganda adverse to him in the media, that would not sway the judiciary. A foreign court that has the jurisdiction to make an extradition order is not bound by the findings of our courts. They, too, would independently consider the material before making an order of extradition. Along with the official request, evidence collected after investigations should be submitted with documents. Sometimes, the accompanying documents run into several bound volumes.

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NV Jen Monday, 19 August 2024 03:03 PM

Exactly. Start with the masterminds Ranil, Malik Samarawikrema, Ravi K first and then think of bringing back Mahendran, who was virtually used as a pawn by these crooks.

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kumari.sen Sunday, 18 August 2024 11:42 PM

Such a silly remark. He has to win the election first! Where in the world do you gt this information before an election is won.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Monday, 19 August 2024 12:05 AM

They all say these things, but are you different? Would you establish a ministry with impartial legal luminaries to look into all allegations of corruption and malpractices? Mangala promised and after he assumed power stated that, it appears true but proving MR's corrupt dealings is costly and difficult. In all probability Mahendran issue will suffer the same fate. At least resolve Rev. Fr. Malcolm Ranjit's Easter bombing issue. I am doubtful whether this comment will even be published. They are all in the 'game'.

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Ganesh Monday, 19 August 2024 12:27 AM

Firstly to bring back Arjuna mahendran we need to have an extradition treaty with Singapore. Secondly everyone says the CB scam, but the money never left the CB and Perpetual Treasuries had its account frozen. By reducing taxes how are you gonna pay for things. Unless you have a hidden stash in Ireland.

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කරන්න පුළුවන් දෙයක් කියන්න ප්ලීස් Monday, 19 August 2024 12:35 AM

Practice what you preach or keep your sermons to yourself.

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Ravi Monday, 19 August 2024 12:36 AM

But you forgot to include a file reg. bond scam to your file collection. Why?

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Malawi Monday, 19 August 2024 12:39 AM

He will shake hand with with Arjun Mahendran as well.

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ANURA IS A LIAR Monday, 19 August 2024 12:41 AM

How do you stop fraud and corruption when you have the largest representation in the public sector which is corrupted to the core. You never speak about the corruption of public sector. You just sling mud at your opponents to attract voters.

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Lk Monday, 19 August 2024 01:00 AM

You can bring him back even if he is Singapore citizen if that has an agreement with Sri lanka..that is the way forward

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Mahi Maama Monday, 19 August 2024 01:45 AM

This fellow shows his immaturity in governing affairs every time he opens his mouth. It is common sense, but he doesn't have it. "Bird in the hand is better than two in the bush". Bringing Arjuna involves many legal cobwebs, specifically when a foreign government is tell the people what he will do for these devious politicians known to to have bankrupted Sri Lanka. This man has conveniently forgotten that it was Ranil (his friend) who installed Arjuna a foreign citizen as CB chairman. Also, it was Ranil who facilitated Arjuna to evade the law and escape to Singapore, just like he facilitated Paskarligam's escape once before. Therefore Ranil is an accessory or partner in crime in the Biggest Bank Robbery that precipitated and triggered the present economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Hence he should take legal actions against Ranil first. People should be aware of that Ranil is not immune to the law of the land after September 21st, he will be just another person. Another useless dreamer.

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Open your eyes Monday, 19 August 2024 02:13 AM

According NPP wikipedia page, their strategy is to take privately owned assets and make them state owned. In other words this is communist agenda. Everything will be government owned. You will not have a choice. Hospitals, telecom, airlines etc all will be government owned. What a joke NPP is. Look at government run places now.

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P Kunchithapathan Monday, 19 August 2024 02:53 AM

Bring back Arjuna Mahendran should not be the foremost priority in setting the country on a path to economic recovery and prosperity. Instead, AKD, along with his think tank, must prioritize the improvement of macroeconomic conditions. AKD should recognize that promoting entrepreneurship—currently at a mere 2% penetration rate—cannot significantly boost GDP. In contrast, our neighboring countries boast rates exceeding 20%. It is puzzling that during AKD's time in India, there was no emphasis on enhancing the capital market. Now we are really worried of AKD's personal agenda. Ranil Wickremesinghe is a known devil other than his affiliation with his corrupted associates SLPP and Rajapakses as during his tenure we witnessed high level of scams amidst the economic crises, his hands were tight.

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L Jaya Monday, 19 August 2024 03:17 AM

These are popular talks , has no value. Like a parrot repeating. Be a man Anura, don't criticise others provide some authentic stuff people will like to listen

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Vihilu thahalu Monday, 19 August 2024 03:20 AM

Their priorities are so messed up. Good luck if these jokers come to power.

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Kevin Monday, 19 August 2024 03:34 AM

Absolutely. All alleged irregularities must be investigated.

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BnW Monday, 19 August 2024 03:49 AM

This shows how gullible our voters could be, for a politician utter such stupidity. When the court has given a ruling on 4 people who are responsible for economic disaster and the company that did the bond deal are in SL, this ignorant fellow telling he is going to bring another country's citizen to lanka.

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Bandara Gamaga Monday, 19 August 2024 04:43 AM

People are poor, no jobs. This is NKDs priority. Vote for him and see a replay of starvation

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Man Monday, 19 August 2024 05:13 AM

With files containing photocopies? Ridiculous! Who got the delivery of sentence over the bankruptcy of SL? They were unable to do anything even to get a case filed as such as to convict Rajapakshas'. Talks only with no action even in the case of remanding Rambukwalla and VFS matter they were dumb and deaf. Hilarious indeed about their ability.

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Just do it Monday, 19 August 2024 05:25 AM

Sri Lanka had a debt 10b USD in 2010 but had a debt of 100b USD in 2022. We need a comprehensive inquiry into the appropriation of this MASSIVE loans.

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Ram P Monday, 19 August 2024 05:43 AM

Why only Arjuna Mahendra? Why not get all those involved in the great Bank Robbery to court that includes our present President. It is not hatred but punishing the fraudsters

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Jude Monday, 19 August 2024 05:58 AM

25 ministers great move. But go further by reducing the number of MP's to 100. And scrap PC's and local government members. If you implement These 3 steps then SL government will never have to borrow any money.

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Lakshman maddumahewa Monday, 19 August 2024 06:04 AM

You should look the Singapore law before the made the statement. GOVERNMENT OF SINGAPORE NOT BE ACTTED for SRI LANKAN FANCY POLITICIANS. WHAT HAPPENED TO SERISENA WHEN VOLUME OF DOCUMENTS FORWARDED TO THE SINGAPORE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. IF U ACCIDENTALLY ELECTED U SHOULD HAVE MORE ISSUES THEN AM. OTHERWISE YOU SHOULD BE SECOND GOTA of VERY SOON

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ignatius Monday, 19 August 2024 06:12 AM

Please tell me how. He is a SINGAPOREAN. Singapore encourages theft and robbery in other countries. Bring the money back. Dont do it here. Thats their motto. Same with Qatar.

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Citizens Monday, 19 August 2024 06:12 AM

What is the "scientific" method you are using to allocate ministries???? AKD you are so inexperienced and it is well exhibited in your talks! Feel so sad for the people of Sri Lanka if you become president!!

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melville perera Monday, 19 August 2024 06:18 AM

the fact that he " fled" the country with permission from the captain of the bond scam and is absconding and even leaving his grand children behind for good and now considered an international fugitive where even int'l warrants issued were mysteriously ineffecctive is proof of his guilt and all involved jn this shameless fraud against the people of our country

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Perera Monday, 19 August 2024 06:22 AM

How about paying due taxes by NPP for it'soverseas assets and money received from foreign donors

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Nihal S Monday, 19 August 2024 06:29 AM

I suggest you make promises those can be delivered. It is not possible for any government to bring him back that easily, a citizen of another country. Why not you focus on local thieves? Rajapajse, most of his cabinet etc. shall be a priority to recover stolen money, if it can be done.

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Saradiel Monday, 19 August 2024 06:31 AM

Another party leader would promise at the next presidential elections to bring back the JVP or NPP leaders who fled the country in 2024 with a big loot.

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DOT Monday, 19 August 2024 07:29 AM

Exellent ! It happend during your tenure. You guys were permanent residence of Temple of Trees. Remember, we were not born yesterday!

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Bernard Jayatilake Monday, 19 August 2024 07:42 AM

As there is no extradition treaty between Sri Lanka and Singapore, the government there has to reciprocate positively to a request for extraditing a fugitive and other drug traffickers hiding or in jails in foreign countries who are wanted criminals have to be brought back but our death penalty stands in the way for any extradition and are you going to abolish the death penalty?

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Jacob Monday, 19 August 2024 07:47 AM

Weren't they part of the yahapalana govt when that jilmart was done during it by RW/Mahendran/Ravi etc ? Did they shout about it when it was done? MS dissolved parliament when COPE headed by Dew Gunasekara was going to reveal it, and later setup another COPE committee headed by JVP's Handunnetti and it did a report not pointing a finger at Ranil, and showed Mahendran as the only culprit who ran away for good, to hoodwink people.

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Pina from Amsterdam Monday, 19 August 2024 07:53 AM

why will thumbs DOWN automatically add one thumbs UP? just to keep the gap

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Roberta Flack Monday, 19 August 2024 08:05 AM

Don’t do this “He also said low income families will be provided with a minimum monthly allowance of Rs. 10,000 under the NPP government” Get people back to work. Get people to work hard and not be dependent state allowances and subsidies. It’s like drug that makes people lazy.

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Adwani Monday, 19 August 2024 08:22 AM

I am telling this to Anura, what about those were handling Central Bank affairs during 2019 to 2021 and what happened to 7.60 Billions USD Reserves???

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A citizen who wants a real change Monday, 19 August 2024 08:50 AM

If you really plan to bring back Arjuna Mehndran or any other criminal from abroad you do not have to advertise it now. Once you become the President you can ask Interpol to arrest him and bring him to Sri Lanka. The fact you have advertised it now will allow him to leave Singapore and hide somewhere else. You are just like other politicians in Sri Lanka.

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Terrence K Monday, 19 August 2024 08:51 AM

You are talking like a novice the first priority is to develop our export industry together with the industrialization in every village not concentrate on rotters who have pilferred the public purse as it will take a long time . It is not handouts that is important at this juncture but a clear vision of making the public self reliant by supporting avenues of self employment in providing the infrastructure and marketing these products overseas. The farmers are crying for a better price for their yields where the millers are making a quick buck. Break the neck of these intermediaries with the government taking a bold stand to support these enterprises. What is this jargon about scientific basis which is rubbish any government should look at the best brains plus their past performances and this too should be entrusted to honest politicians who have a love for the country and not selfish persons who fill their pockets. You are a BIG TALKER and public are riding on what you spout!!

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SURE MOST OF US KNOW THAT NOT ALL COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD RETURNS THOSE WHO ARE WANTED BACK BY THEIR GOVT'S, UNLESS A PACT HAS BEEN SIGNED BETWEEN THE TWO CONTRIES CONCERNED. HOWEVER, ANURA AND HIS Monday, 19 August 2024 05:09 PM

YOU TOGETHER WITH SOME OTHERS WILL BE EATING THEIR WORDS AFTER THE 21ST. AS FOR SOME SAYING HE WILL BE OUT WITHIN 6 MONTHS, GET READY TO BE IN FOR A BIG SURPRISE, AS PEOPLES POWER WILL MAKE SURE ANURA WILL SIT HIS FULL TERM AND THE PEOPLE CAN THEN AT A ELECTION DECIDE IF HE CONTINUES OR SOMEONE ELSE TAKES HIS PLACE. HOWEVER BY THEN THE EXECUTIVE PRESIDENCY WILL BE SCRAPPED LOL

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Yohan Monday, 19 August 2024 09:05 AM

Just a talker. Mahendran is in Singapore with a new name and technically you cannot bring him just like Dubai. He keeps on making false statements. Even if he get elected, he will be kicked out by general public within 6 months for sure as he does not have a solid plan. If he really against corruption, why keeping a very low tone regarding Tiran Allas visa scam. JVP is the most corrupt political party. They get ransom from businessman for various matters to survive. Time for businessman to reveal these things.

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An Inteligent Voter Monday, 19 August 2024 09:28 AM

AKD, Do NOT try to behave like Rajapaksas and Ranil Wickramasinghe. You do not have to pay a visit to Mahanayakes of Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters and tie yellow thread over your rist. People are NOT fools do NOT try to treat them like fools.

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sam Monday, 19 August 2024 09:35 AM

Bring Arjuna and do what? Deal with the looters in the country.

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Want to work and earn, no handouts Monday, 19 August 2024 09:44 AM

Rs10000 will be claimed by every Tom Dick and Harry as tradies like masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers and the list goes on earn big money without any record (cash in hand). There are lots of casual labour jobs available but some just waiting for that kind of handouts without making any effort to work. This offer is only to attract votes, in the end someone has to foot the bill, will be detrimental to our economy.

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Jagath Monday, 19 August 2024 10:00 AM

Simply rhetoric played to the gallery. I will believe it when he says everyone who destroyed puclic property in 1989 to 1991 and brought about colossal losses will be brought to justice. Then they can rule the country from the jails throughout the country.

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allapugedera Martiya Monday, 19 August 2024 11:37 AM

Pipe Dreams - he can say all thesethings since he will NOT come to Power ! Heis such a fool that he does not know that Singpore is one country that does NOT extradite their citizens. Is AKD going to do a Commando raid to capture Mahendran

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choice Monday, 19 August 2024 12:02 PM

AKD speak to your minds and hearts with logics and rationality . AKD can bring back to the country if he comes to power. That can be done if he sign an agreement with Singapore for mutual expatiation of all criminals between countries. There is always some ways to resolve this kind of issues. Does he has dual nationality? he is allowed to work in this country. so, he must have a Sri Lankan nationality so, AKD should be able to bring back. Ranil and he will be facing the court. It is court that should deal with it.

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Anura Jayantha Monday, 19 August 2024 12:10 PM

If there is genuine political non interference our legal system is equipped to punish Mahendran.

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Rathnavali Monday, 19 August 2024 02:10 PM

AKD before you go chasing after Mahendran, please do not forget that all those JVPers who murdered professionals, university deans, burnt transformers, burnt buildings, police stations, looted and caused enormous losses to our economy should be brought before courts and punished. You can seize their family's personal assets, dispose at a public auction and add the money to the Treasury and then we will forget the past and forgive you! When you talk about rogues and people who have looted public funds, do not forget you and your party also have skeletons in your cupboards. In this election NO ONE IS CLEAN, INCLUDING YOU, JVP/NPP!

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 19 August 2024 06:56 PM

Rs 10,000 allowance, OK, Alcohol companies and drug dealers will be very happy because their sales will increase tremendously as their main customer base will be getting additional income. To pay Rs 10,000 for these lazy , alcohol and drug addicts, the rest will have to work or donate their previously hard earned money. But their motivation will go down and their efforts will come down so they too could get Rs 10,000 free. Once the rich people's money dries out, what will he do?

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DD Monday, 19 August 2024 08:06 PM

Please stop giving unrealistic promises. 1. Get the economy up and running and reduce the reliance on imports for eggs vegetables even rice as were the rice bowel of the east previously in history. 2. Get the money stolen by the Rajapakses 3. Get things on the move and get going 4. After which you can contemplate of Arjuna Mahendran. Dont give words and stuff to just get votes

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sss Monday, 19 August 2024 08:32 PM

Will this upset venerable Ranil who speaks like a born again saint. Why do not the posters understand that Mahendran is abroad and all the others they claim should be dealt with first are in the country

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last chance Tuesday, 20 August 2024 03:56 AM

If this promise is given by Sajith no one believes it as most of those who endorse bringing and setting Arjuna Mahandran in that position are in SJB. Man who wrote the book saying such financial scam was not taken place is a top leader in SJB. NPP do not have such people in their camp and they are straight forward and do what ever possible to bring this rouge in to our country.

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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 20 August 2024 07:57 AM

Only good thing is to limit the number of ministers to 25. That was taken from Nagahananda's proposal. Bringing Arjun Mahendran here would be a costly affair with no result at the end as he is smarter than any of these JVP's. How do you recover the money?

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Apy Tuesday, 20 August 2024 09:18 AM

ADK seems to make srilanka another part 2 version of GOTA, unfortunately, Rank would be too old to bring back the economy again or worst scenario be imprisoned as he said that its their priority.

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Damith Tuesday, 20 August 2024 10:30 AM

Please stop fooling people with your usual false promises. SL does not have a extradition treaty with Singapore. Tell me how will you bring back Mahendran Is is far easier to catch the looter and family who are still in SL, but you are silent on them

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