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President Wickremesinghe expresses deep gratitude to Sri Lankan people
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the Presidential election held on 21 September.
While issuing a special release he acknowledged that, in accordance with the will of the people, the leadership of the country should now be passed on to President-elect Anura Dissanayake.
The statement as follows:
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Comments - President Wickremesinghe expresses deep gratitude to Sri Lankan people
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Wijeratne Mahesh Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:05 PM
Thank you Mr President for what you have done in the turbulent times during your presidency. Your wisdom and dedication has made Sri Lanka to come out of the heavy turbulences it find itself once Rajapaksas left. There is still many people blaming you in Bond scam and you being close to Rajapaksas and many more other things without understanding what really happened. I hope the new government will continue having your advise whenever necessary. Now it is time for you to enjoy your well deserved retirement and we wish you many joyful moment with your loved ones. Thank you for all
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Voter Monday, 23 September 2024 10:04 AM
Every party that heeded his advice, landed in hot water.
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Vijay Poddar Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:13 PM
Very well said.
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Samantha Monday, 23 September 2024 06:23 AM
Deep Gratitude for not electing him. Sending him away to get much needed rest.
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Mark David Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:39 PM
May God Bless you and give more strength and health to serve our mother land as and when needed.Live longer.
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Sokrates Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:56 PM
Despite his senility, the born loser still believes that he was a good president. He can now tell his fellow residents in the nursing home for dementia patients that every day.
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Sokretes must be sent to Greece Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:59 PM
What a cruel disgusting statement. If it wasn't for him, who would have been there to govern this country during the last couple of years? What may have happened to people if he didn't come forward at a crucial time like that? Learn to show some respect man!
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thushan Monday, 23 September 2024 07:39 AM
please remember that had had SP and RW contested as a team AKD would have been thrown into political wilderness.. the UNP vote is still intact..
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Gamage Monday, 23 September 2024 11:41 AM
That's the weakness of the RW he will never ever United and go as the team leader, see how is broke the UNP as the power greedy at the same time what happened to Pohttuwa? He just close to Pohttuwa and divided party very successfully. Unp and Pohttuwa disappeared .!. The victory of people of Srilanka is just he has lost the power God bless Srilanka.
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Gamage Monday, 23 September 2024 11:41 AM
That's the weakness of the RW he will never ever United and go as the team leader, see how is broke the UNP as the power greedy at the same time what happened to Pohttuwa? He just close to Pohttuwa and divided party very successfully. Unp and Pohttuwa disappeared .!. The victory of people of Srilanka is just he has lost the power God bless Srilanka.
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Human Monday, 23 September 2024 11:06 AM
My God. Are you okay? Looks like you need therapy. Be grateful for what RW has done. He did a fantastic job in 2 years to get the country out of bankruptcy. In politics Rhetoric is easy but governing is hard. Thank you Mr. President RW!!
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Sri Lankan Citizen Sunday, 22 September 2024 09:56 PM
Mr. President, you have saved this nation from catastrophe, steering it away from the fate of countries like Somalia or Afghanistan. Your courage, wisdom, vision, and experience have been nothing short of remarkable, and they will never go unnoticed. As you rightly said, your leadership over the past two years will be remembered in history, etched in gold.
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Thank you! Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:03 PM
I feel sorry for our people. They don't realise it now, but soon they will realise that letting you go is a very big mistake. Nevertheless, thank you Mr President and all the very best!
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sss Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:38 PM
If he had taken steps to address colossal corruption, lawlessness and taken steps to prosecute them and recover the loot he would have been still the president
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Ravana Monday, 23 September 2024 06:25 AM
Absolutely correct. We wouldn't have held any more elections and would've had him as president for life, if only he had done that.
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Timothy Monday, 23 September 2024 03:41 AM
Being a Royalist, RW should have been gracious in congratulating the winner. Consider yourself lucky you got a chance to be President even though you were not elected. Everyone on earth has limited time so pass on the baton to younger winner whole heartedly , retire from politics, enjoy your life ,without being possessive and avarious.
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The Greatest President Sri Lanka Had Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:04 PM
Dear Sir, thank you very much for your dedicated service to our beloved nation. Many people can't remember the socio-economic context you inherited in 2022. People were dying in queues to by essentials including gas and fuel, had 13 hours of power cuts, faced acute shortage of FOREX, hospitals ran without supplies, etc. You stepped in boldly and emancipated us from economic hardships. You adroitly negotiated with the IMF and other global financial institutions to inject FOREX into the economy. Tourist arrivals and foreign remittances surged gradually. The economy rebounded. It takes time for an economy to recover. Economic miracles can't be performed. Greece took 11 years to come out from its economic quagmire. But you revived our economy in just two years. I write with a heavy heart. If you did this in another country, people would have venerated you and re-elected with a landslide. Alas, we are such an ungrateful nation. But Sri Lankans will cry for you in another 8-12 months.
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saman Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:17 PM
Dean Ranil, as informed, you are now "Hitapu". The people that will show gratitude are not the people of Sri Lanka but the two teams of staffs in the President's Office. One of them are the official staff of the President's Office. About 1000 government employees are working on that staff. The other staff is the President's staff. There are about 100 people there. All of them are appointed by the President. These people who are loyal, trustworthy and obedient to you who are political appointees. The only duty assigned to this staff is to inflate the image of the President. The salaries and allowances and perks are paid from public money. We learned that one person in this team is Chandra Shafter who is 95 years old.
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DillonDP Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:21 PM
Though I didn’t vote for you due to your policy allocation towards education, I still believe you should have won. But needless to say, we as a country have a tendency to choose someone based on hopes and beliefs rather than facts and figures. So, I guess the less we spend on education, the more we think from our hearts than our brains. As you said, given the short period, what you have achieved is remarkable, and hats off to you for coming forward and taking charge when others hid for their personal gains.
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This is not the end but a new beginning to RW Monday, 23 September 2024 07:26 AM
@DillonDP - Well said. I agree with you. There are two things. Economics based on principles and economics based on opinion. As you have correctly stated, when a nation is less educated, majority of the people believe in politicians who propound economics based on opinion and suffer for eternity. When an economy is down, it takes years to recover. But Mr. Ranil Wickremasinghe did the impossible. in 2022, when his house was on fire, he ignored all that and went on to save the nation. Mr. Wickremasinghe had to work with the parliament composition at that time. He invited all parties to join hand with him. But only about 135 MPs extended the support. So, he had to work with them, though corrupt or not, to initiate the economic recovery process. People, what else he could have done? Call for elections? Were we in a state to have an election when the economy was in tatters and people dying in long queues? Please THINK! In another nation, RW would have been worshipped.
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Chris Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:23 PM
RW is not a good public relations or communications person. So many legislative problems he has done the needful to change and his strategies has helped the country but ignorant people don't know. Ìts RWs fault for not having an effective communication team.
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Rip Winkle Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:24 PM
This election was long overdue. You prolonged it solely for your greed to be seated in that chair. You were neither elected by the people nor did the people want you. Yep, you did contribute to the re-stabilisation of the economy but your motives were never sincere. Finally, I sincerely hope your involvement with the central bank fraud and other controversies will be investigated sooner rather than later.
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Herath Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:15 PM
Yes. There were many corruptions, and fraud investigations including Easter Sunday, Rajapakse frauds, and Bond scam where he was actively involved in pushing under the table. He paid the price for that.
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Be Fair Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:03 PM
Let's be grateful to this man irrespective of our personal political ideology. He did serve the country well since 2022. As a hopeful nation, l wish we see some real change and that the dreams are fulfilled with Governance, Equality and Prosperity.
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Shiv Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:41 PM
The people who has negatively commented here in this forum stands out as the lowest in their class in the society. Their low grade attitude goes to show they have no generosity or gratitude towards any person in their life let alone the President who brought us out of the hell hole. These people are total losers and absolute waste to their families and society in general. Thank you and bless you President Ranil.
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Rogue Monday, 23 September 2024 04:05 PM
RW thinks he's it and a bit more, he thinks he's fantastic. He's a loser, he failed to meet the people's expectations by protecting all the corrupt politicians like himself. RW IS A 3 TIME FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE. Enjoy your time at home paying your own electricity bill till your time comes to be in government accommodation after you are tried and convicted.
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Max Sunday, 22 September 2024 11:58 PM
The whole speech was about himself.It was I, me and myself. Just blowing his own trumpet, just reminding himself what a great unelected Prez he was. Looking at his face/eyes, he seems to cried at the thought of being powerless from now on. Hopefully, no more tear gas, water cannons and baton charges on legal protests.
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Mk Monday, 23 September 2024 12:23 AM
Thank you!
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Manimaran K Monday, 23 September 2024 12:45 AM
Suddenly RW is a hero with glorious eulogy and thumps up. Well give the devil is due ; with many poor and innocent dead and corrupted still with their loots intact, country still surviving I don’t know what to say. Enjoy your retirement.
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Original UNPer Monday, 23 September 2024 01:05 AM
Ranil made sure no other person from the original UNP becomes president, successfully destroyed the original UNP party. And betrayed the UNPers. He is more keen on taking. Personal vendetta , doing personal favors and relationships . Not really interested about the party or the country.
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RienzieWannithantri Monday, 23 September 2024 01:14 AM
Though out of the country due to 70's regim HEART and FEELINGS were with country's plight economically. . Individuals living in HOPE will face losing economical Blues soon or later." "Change is tortuous" which the young generation is unaware how parents have a meal for them at what cost
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Bitter Pill Monday, 23 September 2024 01:54 AM
You were not born to rule the country. The peoples choice has to prevail. That is democracy. You and your cronies can now forego the luxuries at tax payer expense and taste the bitter pill like the rest of us.
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Soori Maripalan Monday, 23 September 2024 02:49 AM
You are not an elected man in any way! Not to the parliament, not came through the list but squeeze through the by breaking the law! The first unlawful thing you did was to appoint Pagapala who sacked by the Gon GoRa. Many people lost confidence on you since then! Then embrace Kappam Thunga, Kabarananda, Pimpi Dinesh who blamed as Hora in the parliament! How can people trust any more! No time to make a child (still not too old - some people do it at 90 - try with another lady) and have a good family life!
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Herman Perera Monday, 23 September 2024 03:05 AM
When you put a GOOD APPLE into a Basket of Rotten Apples, What Happens. Thats what happened to RW. He teamed up with all the CROOKS from the MR Camp
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Grace Monday, 23 September 2024 03:18 AM
We express deep gratitude to God. There is a saying that a King who feels that he is not accountable for his actions will destroyed by himself.
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Amaran Monday, 23 September 2024 04:33 AM
Dear Hon Sir, Thank you for your dedicated service to resurrect the economic from the deep crisis. You will be in our heart and mind forever. NO will match to your rich knowledge. Please accept my sincere gratitude for all the services you had rendered to the nation. May TRIPLE GEM bless you
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Chanda dasa Monday, 23 September 2024 04:49 AM
It was a vote to put an end to nepotism and cronyism and to give equal opportunities to everyone. It was a vote for good governance. Economic management is only one part of governance and is not the one and only factor that needs to be considered when voting
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Ram P Monday, 23 September 2024 05:31 AM
You must also express your gratitude to the UNPers past and present where you had you training as a politician. Now hand over the leadership of the UNP and leave the political arena ASAP for good and work in an advisory capacity if your help is sought.
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Buddhist Monday, 23 September 2024 05:42 AM
Ranil should have left politics when the country's people kicked him out of the parliament. But his "walawwe hamu" mentality did not allow it. So he not only got a slap from Anura, but he also got a kick on the back. Anura and Sajith have proved that they have the major support of the voters. Even if they are from opposite parties, most of their platform show common proposals. First, these two should work together to deliver common platforms to the voters and be honourable.
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Alisten Sydney Monday, 23 September 2024 05:43 AM
You have been in the government for number of years and you could not do anything to the country, how do you expect people to vote and you were representation the same Rajapaksa group. You being honest is not enough, you have been covering all the mafias under your cover. Have you ever thought why people did not like you. What you have done is a good bank manager job and protected the Mafias again . So no one has trust and your Horoscope says the same. Enjoy retirement and see you on a cruise.
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Lost Lankan Monday, 23 September 2024 05:59 AM
We salute to our honorable outgoing President at this point of time but not permanently. We as Sri Lankans failed to show gratitude for his services and lifting us from the mere dust. Also, I found the SP should have joined hands with RW to make it to absolute majority with the first count. SP didn't respect either join hands with UNP camp or its leader as he was with his ego, pride at its best. However, this is politics, and the game may change if the promises made by AKD is not kept. The good change is evident that the voters have changed their traditional approach during this election. Good luck Sri Lanka keep reminding the incoming president of his promises before he goes into deep sleep or memory loss.
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Peaceful transfer of power by Ranil Wickramasinghe Monday, 23 September 2024 06:42 AM
Mr.President Ranil Wickramasinghe! You were the leader needed at a crucial time. You did a great job in rescuing the nation, while others avoided and ran away from responsibility. History will never forget the despicable treatment given to Army Commander Sarath Fonseka by Mahinda, for daring to challenge him in election. But here we find you wishing good luck to Anura. This shows class but not appreciated by some.
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AJ Monday, 23 September 2024 06:48 AM
Try to get your name cleared on following, accusations on Batalanda concentration camp,where many young killed due to their association with JVP, your direct involvement in central bank scam and your reluctance to bring rogues to face law, as well as same with rajapakshas who stole national assets
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Gal Monday, 23 September 2024 11:42 AM
What about JVP'ers clearing their names from burning houses, transit busses and threatening general public order during 88/89. Was that coup right?
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Rojer Monday, 23 September 2024 07:21 AM
RW very well deserved this. Out of his 17% votes, big chunk belongs to the supporting parties (SLPP, CWC, some Muslim parties, SLFP especially from Jaffna and many more)
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Grace Monday, 23 September 2024 07:22 AM
It is time for you to retire from politics and take rest. From dawn to dusk sit on an easy chair and read books. You say that you set the economy right. Go and see in the villages. Elders are standing at the doorsteps of pharmacies with prescriptions asking for money from people to buy medicines.
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Lakshman maddumahewa Monday, 23 September 2024 07:32 AM
Dear President, as faithful supporter u ,UNP should reorganise immediately itself before the next general election. The current secretary, deputy leader with all lots should immediately sack and new dynamic team be appointed immediately. Able ministers like shahan,kanchana,are good choices. All srilankan wìll looking for u our next premiership next parliament.
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Good citizen Monday, 23 September 2024 07:53 AM
G R O B R Ranil, I will not thank you for bringing down the food prices, but you just becouse you were elected by slpp you didn't recover the slolen accounts of the rogues of Rajapaksas. If this was recovered we don't have to go to I M F.
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Seeya Monday, 23 September 2024 08:25 AM
He must be commended for steering the ship in troubled waters, but has he really steered it out we will know later. I hate when people talk about how inflation has been bought down to single digits as this is not true if you compare with 2021, and the existing USD to SLRs at the time. What he should do as the elder statesman is to support the new government and leave the past be and start a new. If he had done so much good he wouldnt have been third in the race. If you say he is not a good communicator you are wrong, he is a good communicator but doesnt know what to talk and takes everything lightly like a joke, that was his problem.
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Realist Monday, 23 September 2024 11:34 AM
Actions and results speak louder..Sri Lankans voting based may have a 80-90% literacy, but they seriously lack socio economic intelligence. They blame Ranil for miss handling of bonds, more than half of them doesn't even know what really happen or house government bonds or Treasury bills work. People complain, Ranil can't win but isn't that people's responsibility select the right candidate for the job? Because that's their future they are gambling with. Go look at metrics, it's not an easy task to meet imf's benchmarks. Also Google and hear what others leaders say about what Ranil has done to get country out of the colossal failure.
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Benedict De Saram Monday, 23 September 2024 09:59 AM
RW’s intelligence and bravery truly shine, especially in contrast to JR. It’s natural for frustration with party politics to cloud our appreciation for individual leaders. Supporting AKD could bring fresh perspectives and much-needed confidence, provided he fulfills his promises. Establishing strong, principled leadership is crucial for effective governance in the long run. It’s worth acknowledging that one positive step RW took was stabilizing the economy after the meltdown. Now, we stand at the threshold of a new beginning. Let’s see if the new government can set a clear direction and inspire every citizen to contribute to the vital task of rebuilding our future.
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s Silva Monday, 23 September 2024 10:23 AM
Anything you touched became two or three pieces. Hopefully now the country will stay in one piece.
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Dharshana Monday, 23 September 2024 10:57 AM
Dear Former President!! Let me remind you That you have soo much dirt on your hands ranging from the Bond scam to Batalanda and various other issues where you were directly or indirectly responsible... Irrespective of all those issues....I take my hat off to salute you for coming forward to steer Sri Lanka towards some sort of stability when the whole country was in dire straits. With all your shortcomings you handed over our beloved motherland in a much more stable condition to the new president elect. Truly appreciate your work. Thank you.
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Tissa Fernando Monday, 23 September 2024 12:00 PM
Let us see how this saint President will handle protests and strikes. These comments are still possible but may not be gor too long.
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Rizona Ismail Monday, 23 September 2024 01:23 PM
Thank you very much for what you did for Sri Lanka. You stabilized the country but I guess people over here have short memories. You never was given a proper chance and every time when you were in power and the country was prospering, you were not allowed to continue. In my opinion it is the misfortune of the Sri Lankans that you were never given a proper chance to steer Sri Lanka into prosperity.
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Alfred Collins Monday, 23 September 2024 03:18 PM
Ranil let me get this straight, the drama and how you tried to hoodwink the nation by saying in all your meetings if you were not elected the nation will see the Gas Cylinder burst and the nation will have to go back to the early days of 2022. Tell me one thing you boast of yourself bringing back the economy from where it was as you should be shamed of saying so as you and the Rajapaksa's put this lovely country into bankrupt and you have to be accountable for the catastrophe and blunders made and the nation to face this dilemma. Just take a cool nap as the nation cannot be fooled all the time and the verdict was given on the 22nd of September 2024.
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