Postponing elections not healthy for democracy: Namal

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Colombo, May 28 - In the wake of the proposal made by UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara over holding a referendum to extend the term of the President and Parliament, MP Namal Rajapaksa said such a move undermines the fundamental principles.

Taking to 'X', MP Rajapaksa said, "Postponing elections is not healthy for any democracy. Extending the terms of the President and Parliament undermines the fundamental principles of a democratic society. Stability should come through the will of the people, not by delaying their voice."

Comments - 23

Shera Tuesday, 28 May 2024 06:22 PM

No reason to delay. People are anxious. They are not making any major financial decisions or planning to visit Sri Lanka until the elections are over. It's better to get it over with so everyone can get on with their life.

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This is reality Tuesday, 28 May 2024 06:22 PM

Walk the talk Namal. The UNP will depend on a 100% of support from the Pohottuwa to even think of bringing in such a motion. Get your guys to shoot the proposal down if it ever arises. That's how you can contribute to safeguarding democracy.

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Steve Tuesday, 28 May 2024 06:52 PM

Well said Namal

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johan Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:00 PM

Pohuttuwa postponed the local govt.elections fearing defeat, he forgot that.

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සිරිලිය Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:07 PM

You and your family are democrats. Very soon people will be on the road and God knows what will happen if this happens. You got Ranil, the banku hora elected because he promised to protect your clan.

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Having Namal in Rajapaks in Parliament is most unhealthy for democracy Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:15 PM

Namal clearly doesn't want to stay in Parliament. Or maybe he is hoping election will improve his situation. Either way, him being of the Rajapak lot, will be failure.

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Nepo baby politican go home Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:16 PM

Namal is third generation politician. Public keep voting for Rajapaks, Premedasas, or Sirisenas means public looking to suffer more.

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ROSH Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:30 PM

The boy is talking nonsense. He doesn’t know the meaning of the democracy. We need to have all inclusive society.

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joshua Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:06 PM

Rajapakshe talking of democracy is Crazy as it can be. Bunch of rogues.

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S.K Kumara Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:32 PM

Just shut up and hold the elections to show you how fast we can send you home. Idiot talking nonsense

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Man Wednesday, 29 May 2024 09:36 AM

First the local government election which disrupted by them.

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Menik Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:38 PM

Some time back Dilan Perera, MP was supposed to have said "Mouth of Namal is only few inches away from his opening at the end of alimentary (A..s). It must be true, because this fellow and his gang also thought installing an unelected, politically defeated man as the President is very healthy for democracy.

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F@namal Tuesday, 28 May 2024 11:33 PM

Oh finally baby is taking about democracy

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Maheepala Wednesday, 29 May 2024 12:43 AM

All these are dramas and Namal is also part of it to play the Good boy role. Good attempt to fool the masses.

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Jeanne Wednesday, 29 May 2024 03:49 AM

Is it the 1st of April today? Namal needs his head sorted. Democracy? The biggest offender and violator of democratic rights in this country following his uncle and his father.

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A Supporter of Pohottuwa Wednesday, 29 May 2024 04:57 AM

Robbing people's money up to US$50.0 billion too is not healthy for democracy but one family did that.

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Nihal S Wednesday, 29 May 2024 05:53 AM

Namal, you and your family is living in stolen money by your dad. He started with Tsunami help came to affected innocent people and your dad robbed part of that money. Then he continued by selling the war victory. I hope people will teach a lesson to Rajapaksas at the next elections.

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MirakRajBanda Wednesday, 29 May 2024 08:09 AM

Nepotism is cancer to the democracy. You and your family used the government of Sri Lanka like your private limited company for many, many years.

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Vipin B Wednesday, 29 May 2024 08:23 AM

Ho about money laundering? Is that healthy for the democracy your highness?

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sumo Wednesday, 29 May 2024 09:17 AM

Stealing is not healthy for people no?

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Man Wednesday, 29 May 2024 09:39 AM

They just pretend by voting for everything like VAT, social safety bill, etc. which suppress democracy in every sense.

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Roshanaly Wednesday, 29 May 2024 10:36 AM

When it comes to the Parliament for voting , your MPs can oppose it.

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A Good Citizen Wednesday, 29 May 2024 12:46 PM

But it is healthy to rip off the country !!!

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