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Overseas Sri Lankans back NPP this time like they backed Gota in 2019: Anura Kumara
Colombo, April 28 (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that overseas Sri Lankans played a key role in bringing former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to power in the 2019 Presidential election, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the National People's Power has been the main choice of the overseas Sri Lankans this time.
Speaking at a meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, he said overseas Sri Lankans are now campaigning for a system change and a new change for Sri Lanka and the NPP has been their choice to make that change.
He requested Sri Lankans in Sweden to come to Sri Lanka and vote for the NPP or do an online campaign to garner support for the NPP.
"Educate your family members and friends in Sri Lanka whenever they contact you over the phone," he said.
Dissanayake said overseas Sri Lankans is a crucial force in upcoming elections and requested them to support the NPP to obtain power and develop the country after obtaining power.
"Overseas Sri Lankans played a key role in bringing Gotabaya to power. Similarly, after he shattered the aspirations of the people, they created public opinion that Gotabaya must go home. The overseas Sri Lankans have now created a public notion for a system change. Their main choice is NPP today," he said.
He said no other party has been able to address overseas Sri Lankans in this manner lately.
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Comments - Overseas Sri Lankans back NPP this time like they backed Gota in 2019: Anura Kumara
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Dr Saman Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:52 PM
I live in the UK - over 90% Sri Lankans I have talked to support NPP
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Patriot Sunday, 28 April 2024 10:32 PM
Only a JVPer can lie like this? So you spoke to over 90% of the Sri Lankans living in UK? lol
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Dr Saman Sunday, 28 April 2024 11:20 PM
@Patriot Please re-read what have said. 90% of the Sri Lankans who I have spoken to about this. Not 90% Sri Lankans living in the UK!!
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Dr Saman Monday, 29 April 2024 12:33 AM
I am not JVPer as you say. I support NPP since they are the only one that can change the country after all this mess
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Jeanne Monday, 29 April 2024 04:53 AM
@Dr Saman : is this just your UK neighbourhood then? What a ridiculous and desperate comment to make. End of the day, what has the NPP got to offer? Until such time as they lay their plans to improve this country and the lives of its citizens, they are no better than the Green, the Blue, and the Red before them. Amen.
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Cherath Monday, 29 April 2024 08:06 AM
Patriot - yes the JVP has lied throughout that's why the country is crumbling to bits. But why or why did all the other parties UNP, SLFP, SLPP etc with complete power in their hands in turns, sat on their hands and did nothing?
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Root Monday, 29 April 2024 11:02 AM
Repeat performance - Going to do the same mistake they did with Gota. SL is better off without such idiots staying abroad,
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 11:23 AM
Dr. Saman, You have to base on policies. But, they have not been published. So, your determination is with unreliable facts and has no bearing at all.
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Lasantha Jayasinghe Monday, 29 April 2024 11:35 AM
@Jeanne, People have to make judgements based on intuition - that requires both intelligence and a good sense of intentions. I know it is hard for some.
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Prof. Senevirathne Monday, 29 April 2024 12:05 PM
I also live in the UK. I also believe @Dr Saman is right. Vast majority of my friends in the UK support NPP.
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Nimal Perera Monday, 29 April 2024 12:14 PM
@Jeanne I am sorry you find it difficult-making good sometimes requires high intelligence
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Prof. Senarath Monday, 29 April 2024 02:06 PM
Voting should be based on both values and policies since end of the day values drive policy making. People will have to make what values UNP SLPP or SJB politicos represent if they want to vote for them again
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Jeanne Monday, 29 April 2024 04:43 PM
@Lasantha @ Dr Saman : intuition, intelligence, it's a personal matter isn't it? Two "intelligent" votes can't help the country now, can they?
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Roshane Fernando Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:59 PM
Overseas people vote and go back. People who live in the country has to go through the agony afterwards..
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Tissa Fernando Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:59 PM
Yes, so he is saying that I am going to be next Gota. Ha ha ha.
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bless me Monday, 29 April 2024 04:35 AM
Chum dont make idiotic comments, we have seen your phobia against JVP in every comment you made. We are prepared to accept if you can make a valid comment giving us examples against JVP.
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Ty Monday, 29 April 2024 11:18 AM
@ Bless me - people who had seen the true face of JVP in 71
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 11:25 AM
@ bless me; Because they have done nothing as the ministers under Chandrika with AKD as the agriculture minister.
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Rathnavali Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:59 PM
It seems Overseas Sri Lankans are the downfall of Sri Lanka! They can't judge what is good for Sri Lanka with their remote control knowledge!
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Cherath Monday, 29 April 2024 08:14 AM
So it's ok to live by their remittances alongside squeezing out tourists and garment exports, but not good enough to make deductions about what's going on here? I am here for 30 days and realise the looting and corruption by top shots are far worse than we thought - that's the fact at ground level!
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Real Time Updates Keeps All Updated Monday, 29 April 2024 11:36 AM
With social media and real time updates, always updated. They know more than the average SLankan who are struggling to make ends meet and not updating themselves on the silly things the government have implemented and are planning to implement. They will Watsapp their family members to verify the news and most are taken aback by the questions asked.
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Roots Monday, 29 April 2024 11:45 AM
@Cherat - Lions share of remittances are from our guys in the ME
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Priyanee Wijesekera Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:59 PM
In 2019 they backed Gota who turned the country into hell.This time they will support AKD to destroy the country
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Jeanne Monday, 29 April 2024 04:45 AM
@Priyanee: Spot on! This will be the final in the coffin for us. All these overseas observers should shut up or give up their comfortable lives and relocate to Sri Lanka and experience the real conditions here.
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Democrat Monday, 29 April 2024 04:47 AM
Its a pity that these comments are not made after care full studies of JVP which embrace democracy 33 years ago. Further this commentator wouldn't have made this comment if she has studied the work of AKD as the minister of Agriculture and animal husbandry foe 1.5 years.Just another one point they left chandrikas government over Tsunami issue where LTTE had requested that funds for tsunami coming from over seas for north east should be sent to the LTTE organization direct and if it had allowed it may have given an impression that this country has two governments.
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 11:30 AM
@ Democrat; Can you list out to help as the work done under Chandrika as they also don't know? Tsunami funds have been swindled under helping Hambanthota by that Royal family and the JVP canvassed for Mahinda, in 2005, thereafter. As usual, JVP/NPP tell lies.
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Sokrates Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:00 PM
It is a disgrace that Sri Lankan citizens living abroad are still being denied their constitutional right to vote, regardless from which country. Most countries give their citizens abroad the opportunity to vote by postal vote.
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THOUGHT SRI LANKAN'S CAN VOTE WHERE EVER THEY HAVE RELOCATED TO AROUND THE WORLD USUALLY BY REQUESTING FOR A POSTAL VOTE FROM THE EMBASSIES AND IN PERSON. I BELIEVE MAJORITY WILL DEFINITELY VOTE BY PO Monday, 29 April 2024 05:37 PM
IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE NORM THAT SRI LANKAN'S LIVING OVERSEAS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE IN ALL ELECTIONS IN PERSON AT THE SRI LANKAN EMBASSIES AROUND THE WORLD AND OR BY CALLING UP AND REQUESTING FOR A POSTAL VOTE, ANYONE TRAVELLING ABROAD COULD ALSO REQUEST FOR A POSTAL VOTE VIA THE SRI LANKAN EMBASSY IN WHICH EVER COUNTRY THEY WILL BE IN DURING/TIME OF THE ELECTION. NOT AWARE IF THESE STANDARD PROCEDURES WHICH HAVE BEEN FOR DECADES FUNCTIONING IN THE PAST HAVE BEEN CHANGED.
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Overseas Sri Lankan Monday, 29 April 2024 07:51 PM
Sri Lankans who live abroad do have the right to vote. But in SL it ois denied. However if one lives abroad why do you want to vote in SL as you are governed by the laws of your host country. Generally the overseas sri Lankans don't have tge ground level view of tge problems in SL feed by SL dwellers.
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This is reality Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:10 PM
It's good to be optimistic but bad to count chickens before they are hatched.
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 11:31 AM
You mean in a poultry farm only.
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Sam Silva Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:21 PM
Seems you don't have much confidence of getting people who are living in our country. The people who did not go through your experiences in the past may vote for you but not otherwise. You may go shopping around the world for votes but majority people know who you are.
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Ganesh Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:25 PM
Not me for sure. I still don’t see a clear plan or policy only thing we see is all talk. On the other hand certainly not the SLPP.
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Gabriella Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:27 PM
Spot on. But the Meeharak in the NPP seem to be hellbent on destroying their electoral prospects. The NPP have also not been forthcoming in publicly condemning corrupt practices ( vehicles permits et al), and in failing to do so also convey the image of politicians waiting for their turn to rape and pillage.
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Fact Sunday, 28 April 2024 10:25 PM
Those graduates from the Universities employed in Customs and IRD are the most corrupt.
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Chux Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:40 PM
God bless our country same overseas used other methodologies to send money during worst economic crisis in the history of our country. Pls look after your business wherever you live we will chooses whoever our people want certainly not some talks big
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Volker Metzger Sunday, 28 April 2024 05:42 PM
Before Anura Kumara asked Sri Lankans abroad to vote for the NPP, he should have made his program to save Sri Lanka, especially his economic program and his tax policy, public!!! Because apart from criticism of Ranil's policies, the NPP has only been spouting "hot air", i.e. there are no detailed statements whatsoever on these extremely important issues and how he intends to place the country's future on a solid foundation!!! People expect convincing concepts and socially just programs that make things easier and improve things in the long term!!! Trips abroad and political talks with friendly countries may have a psychological effect on the population, but they are no substitute for presidential skills and leadership abilities!!! Anura Kumara is seriously lacking in these areas and these will be particularly in demand in the future!!!
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Rising Sun Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:05 PM
There are a few fools in Colombo who never voted for Ranil but today are trying to lead the conversation that he is the next savior for Sri Lanka. What shortsightedness of such shallow thinkers who backed the Aragalaya to be only on FB. Whether they like it or not the JVP has been decided by the larger majority of Sri Lankans to lead the country in the next phase. China , India, the EU and US all know it except for the blind lackeys in Colombo who are looking for a a few dollars more.
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Be Fair Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:23 PM
Once bitten, twice Shy. WE LIVE HERE IN SRI LANKA GUYS
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Give Assurance Party Principals Have Changed Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:29 PM
Lay out your plans properly. Correct us if your colleagues are giving speeches reminding how JVP operated in the past with lots of oppression and removal of any opposition. Give assurances that all outstanding corruption and murder cases are properly documented and refer to the courts for sentencing, Also, list out your potential ministerial candidates for sensitive ministries like Justice, Public security, Defence, Development, Trade and possible mergers of ministries to cut cost. You need to give assurances that the party principles have changed and no more thuggery and revenge will be enforced on anyone once elected. All wrong doings must be handled by the courts and judiciary is independent and rotation of the judiciary will be helpful too. Then, your voter base might increase especially those undecided or wanting to spoil their votes.
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Gayan Samarasekara Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:30 PM
Those who can afford to buy an air ticket just to come vote, may not be backing you, man.
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Bandula Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:34 PM
And how wrong they got it the last time when they listed to the sweet talk and the propaganda glitz.
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Voter Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:35 PM
I am sure these are backers from JVP days who jumped ship and are now waiting to come back and form another viyathmaga and fool the citizens again.Citizens what you sow is what you reap.
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ANURA IS NO CROW, HE IS A FOX THAT HAS BEEN SMART ENOUGH WITH TIME LET PEOPLE KNOW HE CAN BE AN ELEPHANT AND DASH ALL HOPES OF RANIL AND HIS PEOPLES PARTY. Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:46 PM
SMART LEADER, SOME SEEM TO THINK HE IS NOT SUITABLE TO BE A LEADER, BUT HE SURE HAS THE BRAINS TO GO AROUND THE WORLD, MEET LEADERS AND SPEAK AT MEETING TO GATHER SUPPORT FROM THE Sri Lankan's OVERSEAS. i FIRMLY BELIEVE THIS GUY IS WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES, NOT LIKE RANIL MOUTHING OFF TO CONFUSE THE PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT BE AS EDUCATED AS MOST, BUT STILL HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL SUFFERING TO REMIND THEM, THE COUNTRY NEEDS A COMPLETE CHANGE, TO ELIMINATE CORRUPTION, BRING THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COUNTRY'S DOWNFALL AND ALL OTHER SCAMS BE IT BOND SCAME OR ANY OTHER.
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Danny Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:58 PM
Really, we have had enough. A doctor friend of mine travelled from UK to cast his vote for Gota. I warned him of the outcome now he regrets it. We need corrupt less leader go put country first and think beyond racial politics. In other words we do need a Lee of Singapore. If you are not going to be then please don’t run.
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SLPP, UNP, SLFP are all dead or diseased wood for future of life of country and youth Sunday, 28 April 2024 06:58 PM
The grand old parties of UNP and SLFP might have their loyalists, but they should be rejected by all youth. The SLPP approach is illness on the country we can do without too. Cultural revolution is must, like help China become what it is, but even NPP is probably too weak for that. Diseased
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Give dual citizens right to parliament and then overseas Sri Lankan might care more Sunday, 28 April 2024 07:01 PM
The disgusting act of NPP to support to rid dual citizen of right to be in parliament won't be forgotten. Most Sri Lankans overseas are either dual citizen or will be eventually. NPP is same devil fox now in sheeps clothing, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake seriously doesn't understand most Sri Lankan in developed country know well that his party is against dual citizens.
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Dee Sunday, 28 April 2024 07:01 PM
Overseas people don’t have taste! We know how they came. Wangling SL flag in 2019 (to save the nation)
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Jayantha Sunday, 28 April 2024 07:08 PM
Vote against the trend if you want the country to be developed. Always the trends choose wrong candidate. Specially marxist or socialist candidate as these guys are the worst for the economy.
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Anil Sunday, 28 April 2024 07:21 PM
Overseas Sri Lankans are a failed lot, who could not live in the mother country. They want to justify their decision to emigrate by making SL a failed country. They have supported Gota only by talk. But they support Anura by giving him funds everywhere. He goes round the world to collect that money and keep a good portion for himself by doing a “matiya” and give the rest to the party.
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Are your Party Principles The Same as witness in the 80s Sunday, 28 April 2024 07:54 PM
You need to assure and the change the mindset of many people that your policies and principles have change in comparison what your party did in the 80s. Only then you can list out your economic plans to rebuild with all who wants SL to prosper. Even if you get voted in by chance and start the violence and oppression, you and your party will be in the history books similarly how Gota was chased out. So be serious and show the people how your party has evolved or allow SJB to take over.
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Voter Sunday, 28 April 2024 09:15 PM
Yes….will give you a chance to see how you’re performing…since independence both green and blue ruined this country. Therefore nothing to lose by giving you a chance…
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List Out NPP’s 5 year Action Plan Sunday, 28 April 2024 10:37 PM
Good you have an open mindset. However some feel Ranil and current team is doing a good job as seen in the reviews of another DM article where he’s asking to speed up project improvements. Unless NPP can proof they are not the same party of the 80s and will not undermine the democratic process of SL, they shud do well. Come up with a 5 year action plan and show us the targets the party is aiming for.
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 12:25 PM
Nothing to lose though the NPP / JVP don't have any plan as unable to come for a debate as a discussion was expected during the last parliamentary dates is a risk like Gota as all the people suffer next 5 years, too.
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a Sri Lankan living in Sri Lanka Sunday, 28 April 2024 09:27 PM
Those of us still living in SL made a choice to live in this country, regardless of whatever difficulties that may come on the way. These "Sri Lankans" living abroad got out the first chance they. It's their choice. But, what the future should be for SL should be decided by those living in SL. These people living abroad do not have to live with the consequences of their votes. They vote and leave the next day. Those of us who chose to live in this country have to suffer the consequences of their votes.
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Navi Sunday, 28 April 2024 09:53 PM
Praising his own tail
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bless me Monday, 29 April 2024 04:38 AM
Friend he is not praising his own tail which can be attributed to Sajith of SJB, he is saying the ground reality which you and me can see.
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 12:31 PM
@ bless me; Sajith does walk the talk with many projects while being in the opposition unlike any other like computer labs and busses for schools, medical equipment for hospitals, power supply restored of Mihintale, compensation for the deaths in Gota's gas explosions, etc. AKD, NONE.
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Lk Sunday, 28 April 2024 09:54 PM
What a difference between AKD and Gota? Know that . That is why people support AKD . AKD is a science graduate with high level IQ and political wisdom
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lion Monday, 29 April 2024 04:23 AM
you are very correct diffidence can be seen hearing to the speech given by both of them. AKD stands tall against most of them in the parliament today.
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Jeanne Monday, 29 April 2024 04:48 AM
In his "political wisdom" he has chosen not to outline his policies. And, who are these "people" who support AKD? All his globe trotting will come to nothing because his policies are non-existent.
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Fernando Monday, 29 April 2024 09:29 AM
Doesn't seem that way. He is a shallow minded pathetic liar. He is number one in slinging mud at enemies. Whoever is not supporting them becomes their first target to attack with fabricated stories. Educated people won't do that.
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Patriot Sunday, 28 April 2024 10:32 PM
Yes. Gota 2
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Supramaniam Shanker Sunday, 28 April 2024 11:10 PM
Can JVP outline any of their achievements during the time they held ministerial posts ?
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last chance Monday, 29 April 2024 04:31 AM
They have out lined and put in black and white what they did during the time they hold the ministry portfolios in Chandrika s government. AKD was the minister of agriculture and animal husbandry, he was able to stabilize the financial position of highland milk factory which was in red.Further he used his entertainment and other ministry allowances which he was entitled to invest on two buses to use for the transport of milko workers to the work place. These two buses are still in operation. They are not rouges.
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 12:35 PM
@ last chance; No action, talks only like late Professor Senaka Bibile, no policy and action while being in the opposition. Talks also blatant lies, most of the time.
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Banda Monday, 29 April 2024 12:42 AM
Dont warry. Majority of them dont have vote. They can just send money and hold placards.
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KP Monday, 29 April 2024 12:42 AM
It’s easy for Sri Lankans overseas to experiment. Because if things go wrong they are not the ones who are going to end up in petrol queues again.
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Citizen Monday, 29 April 2024 02:57 AM
It's not the Sri Lankans living abroad who decide the future of Sri Lanka! Don't get carried away by mass crowds AKD, they come mainly for entertainment, to meet friends and to hear what gibberish you have to say!
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Ranasinghe Monday, 29 April 2024 04:48 AM
We also live overseas including many millions, this is a strange story written by a spin-doctor. We or our families remaining in Sri Lanka will never vote these murderers into power. They think we have forgotten their atrocities committed against the people of Sri Lanka since 1971. Despite his gift of gab, Sri Lankan-POLPOT will never succeed to in hoodwinking the masses in 2024.
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Punchi Thusithaya Monday, 29 April 2024 04:49 AM
Very bad omen and the sign of failure comes out of desperation.
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DOT Monday, 29 April 2024 05:48 AM
Funny country : Always foreigners take decisions ! GOTA last for 2 years !
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Sri Lankan by heart chosen to live in Sri Lanka Come What May! Monday, 29 April 2024 05:52 AM
Many Sri Lankans living abroad think they made wise decision to leave SL and settle in those countries and the more SL suffers the wiser they think they are! They backed Gota and the clan whole heartedly knowing they ransacked the country. Their quality of decision making seems so sound at that time, now they have chosen to support NPP to finish Sri Lanka, once and for all! Ask anyone who supports NPP why they support them, the answer always is we must teach a lesson to the 225 1! Ask them how the NPP plans to solve the problems of the country, they know nothing! May gods bless those who have chosen to live in this country!
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amaran Monday, 29 April 2024 06:20 AM
@Volker Metzger: You are absolutely correct. AKD should publicly reveal as to how he is going to increase the NATIONAL INCOME, if he wants to reduce tax.
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Dee Monday, 29 April 2024 06:21 AM
Yes! Overseas living srilankans came in 2019 waving lankan flag, voted and ran away. Those living in SL.went through hell on earth after 3 years. This time they will do the same and run away (those living in SL will suffer afterwards) True they couldn’t live a life in SL that’s why they went away, but why do they hate this country so much as to make life miserable for us living here?
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Silly Point Monday, 29 April 2024 06:40 AM
Recently I was on holidays in Sri Lanka. I travelled to far away places. I spoke to so many people, friends, hotel employees, taxi drivers etc. out of these people,only three said they are gong to vote for NPP. Out of others, half of them mainly people in the hotel industry said the current situation is good as their income has increased even though it is the off season. They are not sure what will happen with a new government. They don’t want a change. People in the other half are still undecided.
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wickrama wijayasiri Monday, 29 April 2024 06:50 AM
NPP is a sheep skin worn by a JVP wolf.
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Dan Monday, 29 April 2024 07:07 AM
Assume the present Anura backers would not face the same fate that befell the Gota backers.
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Charles Jansz. Monday, 29 April 2024 07:37 AM
If the claim is true they have not learnt any lessons from being part of the 6.9... and they do not know the ground reality....
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Lucky Perera Monday, 29 April 2024 07:52 AM
Overseas Sri Lankans do not care much about who gets elected because they are not going to be affected by the consequences. They supported Gota and he was a failure. Now they support AKD who will be an utter failure. Sri Lankans both in SL and overseas do not seem to be learning from their past mistakes.
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Samantha Monday, 29 April 2024 08:19 AM
I can laugh out loud. Believe me, Comrade has no power over Tilvyn or the JVP central committee. He is not a capable leader to navigate a ship in troubled waters. There is no chance for him to win with even two million votes. But surely JVP can win more seats in the upcoming general election. But they can do nothing for the development of the country. Exact Part 2 of Gotabaya. Don't give your valuable votes to another bunch of cowards. Come forward and protect your democratic rights and freedom. Do what you want and say what you want without fear under the RW rule.
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Adwani Monday, 29 April 2024 08:29 AM
This guy is not aware of the statement made by one of our best Election Monitor who exposed the Result Manipulating by SLPP. His famous saying is still there in previous newspapers, 'We are Emperors without Clothing' hope Anura look with this heading.
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Sakya Monday, 29 April 2024 09:03 AM
God forbidden in the unlikely event of these fellows taking power the downfall of this country is very clear. The plan is to enforce socialist economy that they think is the only solution for all the problems the country is facing . Like most failed countries the rulers and their close comrades will enjoy the perks others has to simply be satisfied with whatever the state dictate. Never ask them anymore about their policies. They are still hanging portraits of Che Guevara Marx Lelnin in their offices and whenever they take to the streets for whatever reason exhibit big billboards with these guys pictures who's policy the world had rejected and now obsolete . Don't expect anything better or changes to take place. this lot will never come out of the socialist cocoon that they have spun for themselves
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Mohamed Burhan Monday, 29 April 2024 09:14 AM
sorry I am not sure what I am talking not only U.K.all over the world. Sri lankans have to come to Sri Lanka and vote?lot of money to spent ticketing etc. No arrangement with our Embassy there to vote ? Thid will apply to all parties contesting.
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Mohamed Burhan Monday, 29 April 2024 09:30 AM
It is not possible togive an economic program and tax policy as an election manifesto to come to power by parties in the opposition with loans tobe paid to IMF etc.Only the ruling Govt.can give an election manifesto how to gradually overcome these obstacles. Any new party coming to power will see the unplayable debt like you seeing your face always in front of the mirror. So all new parties should talk about stopping the day by day increase of COl. Then these poor and the poorest people will atleast believe the party as an initial step.
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RV Pillai Monday, 29 April 2024 09:37 AM
Backing by funds? or Ballots. People Living in Sri Lanka must decide , not Dollar Kaputas.
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Rishan Monday, 29 April 2024 09:38 AM
Danna yaka hodai nodanna yakata vada hodai kiyanne nikanda ???? We saw what happened to Pohottuwa... Even Basil said those who cast their vote to Gota are responsible for the economic downfall/collapse ....
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mendis Monday, 29 April 2024 10:14 AM
All the pension payments paying Sri Lankans living overseas to be stopped by the NPP government. Sri lankan government can save considerable amount of money if NPP can do it.
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Man Monday, 29 April 2024 12:54 PM
What a poor judgment like that 6.9 M voters who made all of us comfortable unlike never before.
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Sue Kirthisinghe Monday, 29 April 2024 12:01 PM
Hey you people living abroad, you have no right to decide who rules our country. You have absolutely no idea what goes on here and are gullible enough to believe whatever garbage comes from the mouths of liars like AKD who has no plan or experience or done anything up to now to take the country forward. Please live in your cloud castles and dream on while we make our choice at the elections; good or bad.
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LankanLover Monday, 29 April 2024 12:17 PM
People who live in Sri Lanka should decide who should rule, Hope to have elect a leader who is competent enough.
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Mauricio Jorges Monday, 29 April 2024 01:09 PM
Everyone needs to take a deep breath. Most Sri Lankans (most, not all) living in western countries have gone to these countries on holiday/visit visas and illegally stayed on, so they cannot return to SL; if they do come to vote for the JVP they may not be able to go back. Isn't it strange that all these JVP supporters fled to western countries and not to Russia, China or Cuba. I am waiting for Anura sahodaraya to visit these communist countries and beg Sri Lankans in those countries to come to SL and vote for the JVP.
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sunanda Monday, 29 April 2024 02:46 PM
same fate as Gota will befall AKD if he ever gets elected
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Chris Monday, 29 April 2024 04:09 PM
If AKD has any brains he would not use that as a comparison. He is another playing to the gallery. No policy party will ruin what is left of this country.
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