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Prez Dissanayake must fully implement ’vision document’ with India: Wickremesinghe
India, Nov 24 (PTI) - Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said his successor Anura Kumara Dissanayake should fully implement the “vision document” adopted with India last year.
President Dissanayake, elected to the top office in September this year, is scheduled to visit India in mid-December.
During his India trip in July 2023, then-President Wickremesinghe had signed a vision document with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outlining areas of cooperation between the two countries, especially economic partnership.
“In the vision document signed by me and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, we have set out the areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. I am of the opinion he (Dissanayake) should move forward and we should implement this vision document in its entirety,” he told PTI.
Wickremesinghe, who attended an event at the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar school in Indore, was replying when asked what should be the areas of mutual cooperation when Dissanayake visits New Delhi next month and meets PM Modi and other Indian leaders.
The vision document adopted during Wickremesinghe’s tour emphasised on strengthening maritime, air, energy ties and people-to-people connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. It also envisaged accelerating mutual cooperation in tourism, power, trade, higher education and skill development.
Earlier, Wickremesinghe inaugurated a sports complex at the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar and later addressed the audience on the topic “Common Heritage: India and the Indian Ocean”.
Referring to India’s assistance during Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic crisis, he said his country has benefited from this legacy during the most difficult period in its history.
Wickremesinghe, who has also served as prime minister of the island nation, thanked PM Modi and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial assistance.
Citing different examples at the school gathering, Wickremesinghe maintained India and Sri Lanka have had religious, trade, linguistic and cultural relations since ancient times.
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Comments - Prez Dissanayake must fully implement ’vision document’ with India: Wickremesinghe
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Ragitha Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:40 AM
It's very likely that the present president will stick to the policies of the former president as can be seen from the things which he has done up-to now.
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Somaratne Sunday, 24 November 2024 02:33 PM
Dear RW. Your stupid comments are not required. Please implement them when you go to Kanatte. Are you buying eggs at 1000 rupees now grand father. Please get lost.
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New party Sunday, 24 November 2024 05:56 PM
He and new MP Arsuna should jointly form a new political party.
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Rathnavali Monday, 25 November 2024 01:50 AM
That's a gentle advice to the present President from a seasoned politician and heeding that advice will be good for both His Excellency and for the country in general. One should keep a strong neighbor in good terms rather than souring our relationship with her. Our experiences with India in the past, both good and bad, should not be forgotten. AKD will take some time to be shrewd as RW in international relations.
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Milroy Peter Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:42 AM
You need be quiet and go retirement from politics that what u need to for sri lanka
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Mizaru Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:51 AM
What a clown? He should make these statements in Sri Lanka. The "Pina" was sent packing by the Sri Lanka voters in no uncertain terms. Anura has a better vision that is "Siya".
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Rohan Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:52 AM
Aio. God sake they will do. They are on a mission. You better relax and wait.
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Steve Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:55 AM
Leave AKD to govern the country for a better future. He does not need your L-board two cents worth of advise.
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Dillon DP Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:55 AM
When is that you would retire
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Suhada malli Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:57 AM
Mr Wickramsinghe during the 100 days govt when yahapalanaya came your document spoke of a National Plan that will guide the govt work. After you lot came to power no discussion whatsoever of such a plan took place not even during your 2 years as president. If we are to agree with Indias plans Such agreements should be as part and parcel of Sri Lankas own long term National Plan to develop the country by 2048. Your failure to walk the talk perhaps is the reason why all of you lost the elections in 2024. India is important for us but we must have our own Plan of action. NPP manifesto in a somewhat haphazard and incomplete way is a good start for a 25 year National Plan to come into law so that it will survive political changes due to elections.
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Sokrates Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:01 AM
The visions of a senile old man who has not really achieved anything for this country are no longer in demand. This born loser should retire to his nursing home for dementia patients and stop trying to lecture the president. The people are also tired of his idiotic comments.
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arjuna ravana Monday, 25 November 2024 09:01 AM
Comment as yours extremist foolish imposter person.
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L Jaya Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:04 AM
AKD is bounded by your IMF and now vision doc you signed with Indian PM. This means he, RW forcibly pushing AKD to perform RW's agenda. Funny
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BondRavi Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:04 AM
You signed this without a mandate from people. AKD should not implement anything that is detrimental to Sri Lanka. Ranil should worry about the pathetic situation faced by the UNP.
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Sanga Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:21 AM
Share this Vision Document for the people to see; it’s your responsibility you old hag! Anyhow stay away since the people kicked you out!
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Izzy Monday, 25 November 2024 04:38 AM
Ranilpaksa was never elected. He is a born loser and should be thrust into the limbo of forgotten things!
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D P P Prasad Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:25 AM
You should not be bothered about the vision document. AKD and his crew have a clear vision as far as his members are concerned they are much more educated nobody need not to change their trajectory. Although you are matured now you are too old to be engaged in the active politics Therefore please keep away from active politics
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Rip Winkle Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:37 AM
The people have spoken. Nobody is interested in your advice.
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Jude Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:54 AM
Can't understand why RW making statements. He's nobody, he's Notta politician!! Mind you the New government don't Have to follow what RW implemented!!
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Pierre Gunesekera Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:57 AM
Siya remember that you are history now, and in no way is the H.E. the President obliged to fullfil undertakings and agreements you signed in haste well aware that you were at the end of your tenure. You are no more in charge as you mentioned get an 'L' board and learn to accept defeat gracefully and remain silent, letting H.E. to implement agreements after close scrutiny .
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Concerned Citizen Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:59 AM
AKD will know what to do and what NOT to do. He does not need advise from a failed corrupted politician like you !
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Chryshan Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:03 AM
Who is he to advice president. He should use his so called vast experience to sort his problem at home with national list first.
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A Supporter of Sensible Actions Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:06 AM
Ranil Rajapaksa has been proved that in spite of his utterances he was very much an amateur when it came to international and local politics and led this country and his political party in a disastrous path. His policies and actions were totally rejected by voters giving the leader of NPP 7/10 power in the new parliament. The new President does not have to follow RR's idiotic path.
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Dee Sunday, 24 November 2024 02:44 PM
Just wait and see what HE , D.M. Anura Rajapakse Wickremasinghe will eventually do!
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A Supporter of L-Board Ranil Monday, 25 November 2024 02:14 PM
You do NOT have to wait. You can already see how AKD has appointed educated and experienced persons as Ministers and advisors and how L-Board Ranil Rajapaksa's forecast gone wrong.
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wickrama Wijayasiri Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:09 AM
Please do not come up with your 'Thapassu Balluka' theory again. Would like to say, good riddance, stay in India, but you have cases coming up and have to be here to stand charges. You screwed your own party and jumped, not having to face the heat of your party members. Not that it matters to SL.
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Citizen A Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:34 AM
Yeah yeah Enjoy your retirement
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Perera Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:36 AM
Why cannot this confirmed failure keep quiet and allow AKD to do his job.
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Avanka Perera Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:53 AM
You were chased by the people, we don't your vision to be implemented, you have done enough damage to the country. please mind your business
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Joshua Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:38 AM
Why ordinary citizens advising the president?
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Be Fair Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:39 AM
RW: Anything else that he need to look into as well? Why not do a proper handover. So you can take a step back, relax and enjoy life, whilst AKD should work hard.
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Mithula Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:50 AM
Watch Netflix and enjoy your retirement don’t worry about country it will still be here until the end of the world. The grave yard is full of people who once thought they were indispensable
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saman Sunday, 24 November 2024 12:00 PM
Pina, roll it up and chuck it up your A...
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sam Sunday, 24 November 2024 12:47 PM
RR please keep away. Anura knows what is best.
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ALIGONA Sunday, 24 November 2024 04:57 PM
yes i agree he is a world class president NAMAL please watch and learn
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Nihal S Sunday, 24 November 2024 12:50 PM
You are rejected by people of Sri Lanka. Stop representing the Country, AKD is very capable. Relax and enjoy your travel with Sagala
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Kirihāmi Sunday, 24 November 2024 01:27 PM
Oh, that guy again! Let's pretend we didn't see him.
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Amused Voter Sunday, 24 November 2024 01:35 PM
Irrelevant fool trying to be relevant. Take a chill pill and go to sleep old man. You could even save a seat in your own party while Ravi squeezed through your rear!
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suuttara puncha Sunday, 24 November 2024 01:57 PM
This guy is still living in stone age. Why should he interfere state affair now.. People have rejected this guy for number of times. What a joke is this. Let AKD to implement the policies according to their manifesto. The whole nation is waiting to see the court's decision on the robbery of the central bank. Remember this kid is the prime suspect.
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BanduXX Sunday, 24 November 2024 01:59 PM
This is not a "great vision" but an obvious simple set of matters needing co-operation between two countries - The "vision" document adopted during Wickremesinghe’s tour emphasised on strengthening maritime, air, energy ties and people-to-people connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. It also envisaged accelerating mutual cooperation in tourism, power, trade, higher education and skill development. Sure that AKD will adapt this to suit.
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Ima Sunday, 24 November 2024 02:13 PM
You were not appointed by people but by rajapakshas to mark time, till they hide the loot and ensure their personal security, you serve them with commendations but you didn’t have right to sign bilateral agreements with other countries, without people’s consent ,if you have done it ,it’s treacherous and certainly for bribes,but people still have faith with AKD ,what ever he does, country and people first, he is not a traitor like his predecessors, so he won’t follow your vision document blindly ,he does it, if it transparent and good for country only
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Lanka putha Sunday, 24 November 2024 02:13 PM
This chap is in sever pain with out his lost power and trying to show he is a caring honest intelligent educated person who can only save Mother Lanka. Sorry you an out of date politician. Have a good rest rather than making yourself a putalum buruwa
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Nandana Sunday, 24 November 2024 02:26 PM
Just dealing with IMF is not enough. Evonomic stabilisation ensures only through correct vision and power devolution. In this case NPP have to be innovative and find new avenues benificial to the people rather than following RW methods as it is with no value addition that will cause this regime's decline at the very beginning.
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Sha Sunday, 24 November 2024 02:29 PM
Ranil, yes
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Lucky Sunday, 24 November 2024 03:26 PM
This fellow has gone mad after suffering two humiliating losses at the presidential election and the parliamentary election.
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Lanka putha Sunday, 24 November 2024 03:34 PM
Accept the reality that you lost and you have to relax. If you dance too much like this in deaft pain definitely you will be sent in the 134 bus for sure.
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nadarajah Sunday, 24 November 2024 03:35 PM
very unpatriotic statement to make in a foreign country against AKD
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Ajantha Jayaweera Sunday, 24 November 2024 03:39 PM
Interfering ex-Presidents are not needed now. AKD knows what he is doing. RW could have made all the good changes we see today when he was President, but he did nothing.
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Spartacus Sunday, 24 November 2024 04:02 PM
This is like trying to advise how to make children when you have not any nor have the erection now for that. Go to sleep man, respectfully.
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B Perera Sunday, 24 November 2024 04:07 PM
The country was sick and tired of this failed politician. People have declared, your best before date has long passed. You will be the last person AKD wants any advice from. Please resign into the sunset of your life. Now that political corruption and nepotism are things of the past, the Land and its People are safe. Thank heavens!!
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ARARADEVA Sunday, 24 November 2024 04:33 PM
SRI-LANKA GOT THE BEST PRESIDENT IN THE WORLD
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FredSnR Sunday, 24 November 2024 04:50 PM
India did not elect AKD and the NPP to power, the people of SL did by a record margin It was also a rejection of RW and his policies.There was nothing visionary about what he did, just manipulative divisive politics with self interest in mind.Can't blame him totally, that's been the history of Sri Lankan politics, he has been a follower. And the corruption. But for the first time we are seeing a leader who sees consensual politics as the way forward, who seems to have the interests of the country at heart judging by his actions so far. If India is genuine they should be happy about the change and support the people of SrI Lanka in a sincere way which would mean among other things,having regard for a country's independence and sovereignty. The right to decide.
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Aviator Sunday, 24 November 2024 05:53 PM
No one wants your opinion, you old rejector. AKD will do his job and you better retire and hopefully RIP soon. He's got a massive mandate by the people, something that you can only dream of.
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Wiseman Sunday, 24 November 2024 06:11 PM
As a proponent of collective values, it is evident that the will of the people has decisively brought AKD to power through a significant mandate. Former President RW, having concluded his tenure, should gracefully respect the people's choice and refrain from undermining the democratic process. It is essential for the stability of governance that the new leadership is allowed to implement its policies and decisions without undue interference. Constructive contributions are welcome, but divisive political maneuvers must be set aside for the greater good of the community. RW keep your politics to yourself.
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M Fernando Sunday, 24 November 2024 06:11 PM
Poor kids of the Sri Sathya Sai School ! They thought they were getting a president to their event and ended up getting a loser ! They must have been horribly disappointed
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Harley Davidson Sunday, 24 November 2024 06:21 PM
What’s holding RW back? It’s time to move forward and allow the newly elected government to take full responsibility for guiding our nation. Embrace the change and let them lead us towards a brighter future!
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Harshana Somapriya Sunday, 24 November 2024 06:56 PM
What made this your lead news...
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Reza Sunday, 24 November 2024 07:19 PM
Don’t need Indian political crony Adani and Reliance. Thank God AKD loves his country and people
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Deepthi de Silva Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:17 PM
Ranil does not have any political leverage in the country, and he and his brand of politics have been rejected soundly by the public. Apparently he thinks that he still can be relevant. He must be seeking some mental satisfaction by issuing this kind of useless statements time to time.
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Mani Sunday, 24 November 2024 08:24 PM
Traitor RW wants to create a rift between India and current government so he can come to power ar an cost. Go enjoy your retirement RW none wants you and you have no self respect what so ever lingering like a bad smell.
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Hassanda Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:49 PM
Trying his best to do bad things To the New President now started Canvassing to the Indian Govt Ado Nakiya Kanatte Placec ekek Book karappan
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VRAJ Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:16 PM
MR. RANIL RAJAPAKSA, AER YOU IMPLEMENT 1983 AGRIMENT WHITH INDIA, RAJIV AND JR AND 2001 AGRIMENT WHITH RANIL. AND PRAPAHARN.
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Bokka Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:21 PM
Vision Document? Without publishing this pissu document in media agreeing to many things, was it s love letter between you and Modi? Get an lgbt to discard it, pissu double RW.
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Not forgotten CENTRAL BANK BOND SCAM Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:03 PM
I have no doubt that AKD will not bother about a man rejected by the people. RW should know that no ruler who left office if he is decent will go to another country and pontificate on what should be done. IS RW EXPECTING THE CURRENT PRESIDENT TO CONTINUE WITH ADANI DEALS FORCED DOWN OUR THROAT WHEN US HAD INDICTED ADANI FOR FRAUD. ITS COMMON KNOWLEDGE THAT NO TENDER PROCEDURE WAS FOLLOWED. ITS TODAY AN ESTABLISHED FACT THAT GREEN ENERGY WAS TO COST 3 US CENTS PER UNIT OVER A QUOTATION GIVEN BY A LOCAL COMPANY. THAT APART HAVING WATCHED WHAT HAPPENED TO BANGLADESH SHOULD WE BLINDLY FOLLOW “RW’s unsolicited advice”
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melville perera Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:17 PM
RW has no right to interfere in state administration now thrown out of the political arena virtually for good.
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Hard Truth Monday, 25 November 2024 12:08 AM
Does this seeya have vision for his own family or legitimacy?
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John Fernando Monday, 25 November 2024 12:33 AM
First try to your party in line before putting L board on others, Even your party Ravi and secretary don’t listen or even consider your suggestions, before preaching to others just check your own corrupted party. Have you seen all the ministers and MPs praise you for their benefit have been thrown out by people ( Douglas, Pilliyan, Angajan, Vadivelu Suresh etc , now even they abandoned you in parliamentary elections).
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D Angunawela Monday, 25 November 2024 05:22 AM
Wow... he was just answering a question from a journalist... Just goes to show the competence level of typical Sri Lankan comment makers.
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Ravi Monday, 25 November 2024 05:29 AM
RW time in the limelight has come to an abrupt end. Sorry to see he has still not realised this new evolving situation. He has started to bark from the sidelines. I am sure AKD will do the right thing by the country whether RW barks or not. Why are the Newspapers giving headline exposure to a completely wiped out candidate. Only happens in SL. By the way have this newspaper paid the VAT due to the government on time. Can u please report on that.
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roobarbie Monday, 25 November 2024 05:34 AM
Hey Batalanda Ranil, He will implement Batalanda Commission recommendations first. So, stop trying to divert his effort. AKD is not your proxy. You were thrown out by the voters of this country because they do not approve your deceptive underhand work So vision with India is no longer relevant to us and flawed. Kindly go home and stop interfering with governments current program of work,.
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suda Monday, 25 November 2024 05:55 AM
Beating Ranil won't do any good now, if AKD follows majority extremists views he too will learn Gota's lesson who ran without joka and impending repercussions, if delay or ignore visionary solutions gonna make AKD run without topa. Sugath T who now cannot run as before better coach AKD to sprint and vanish.
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Concerned Citizen Monday, 25 November 2024 06:13 AM
It's no more Aiyo Srisena. It's now Aiyo Aiyo Ranil!! Mr Wickramasinghe, please learn from Mr Tilvin Silva. Having reached the pinnacle of a political career with his party winning the Presidency and a two-third plus majority in the parliament, he is getting ready to hand over his general secretary position to a younger person and retire from politics gracefully. Don't you think you should have retired from politics long ago having lost almost all elections you contested and rejected outright by the voters? Please keep quiet like a sensible person and let AKD run the country. Our people will determine his success or failure and decide his future at the appropriate time. You please retire and watch the happenings around you. Cheers.
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JOHN Monday, 25 November 2024 06:13 AM
RW. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR YOUR TOTAL RETIREMENT IN KANATTA
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Eddy Monday, 25 November 2024 06:15 AM
Do not worry. Whatever the current president's high talks in the past, he will go forward on the path that you created. Unlike the previous heads of state, president AKD enjoys a force of blind supporters that endorse his every action irrespective of its repurcussions. He has done a U-turn with regard to IMF agreement but his clapping clique keep mum about it. The treasure hunt, the lavish party at a star hotel or the vehicle drama, everything was cheering by his supporters. So no opposition. He will freely please India, IMF.
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Lawry Monday, 25 November 2024 06:42 AM
Are your 90 advisers still with you. Sagala Rosie and Ashu?
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Nimal 1 Monday, 25 November 2024 06:50 AM
Who are you to make unsolicited comments, you have destroyed the nation and had been vehemently rejected by the people as many as 16 times. Keep your mouth shut.
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smh Monday, 25 November 2024 07:15 AM
Why is RW telling AKD how to do his job? RW had his turn. Now let AKD figure things out and do as he intends without unsolicited advice from RW.
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Cecil Monday, 25 November 2024 07:30 AM
What we as Citizens of Sri Lanka need to implement is your complete and permanent departure from politics and society as a whole. The faster you are not seen and not heard is a great blessing to the land. So BO.
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Krishna Monday, 25 November 2024 08:30 AM
Every once fear is understandable....
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Ranjith Jay Monday, 25 November 2024 08:42 AM
Ranil not an elected president by people he has been appointed by Gota and Mahinda, he has no ideas failed politician and he exhibits his ignorance and arrogancy,current parliment has a vision and new ideas as well as not corrupted. Ranil can't get basic living standards and needs for mass in sri lanka, he talks rubbish about constitution and forigen affairs, he can talk these thing to himself, no one listen to him , he distroyed all parties which he involved, so he can't touch Anura, Anura have a smart team. Ranil is a confused man.
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Raj Monday, 25 November 2024 11:24 AM
An unelected president without a mandate signed a vision document NOT a binding agreement with India now asking an elected president with a clear mandate to implement it! Isn't that a Joke?
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Ruwan Sumwdha Monday, 25 November 2024 12:44 PM
It is disheartening to see a former president with over 47 years of political experience offering unsolicited advice to the newly elected government. The people have spoken, and the new regime can more than govern and implement its mandate. While your contributions to the nation’s history are acknowledged, it is time to focus on personal endeavours or issues that truly matter to you rather than attempting to influence or undermine those entrusted with leading the country today. Let us move forward without unnecessary distractions. Thank you.
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