SJB ready for debate even with government leaders

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By Yohan Perera

Colombo, May 29 (Daily Mirror)- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it is ready to have a public debate even with government leaders other than the National Peoples Power (NPP).

The remark came from SJB MPs Kabir Hashim and Eran Wickramaratne at a media briefing today.

"We are ready to debate with any party, including the government leaders any time," MP Wickramaratne said.

MP Hashim also came up with a similar sentiment.

MP Harsha De Silva who referred to the proposed debate with the NPP said his party is also ready for it.

"We are ready for the debate with the NPP. I have seen someone saying that the proposed debate is a joke. Talking about economic policies will never be a joke," he said.

Comments - 26

Athula Wednesday, 29 May 2024 06:45 PM

You say you are ready - but keep giving excuses. A presidential election coming - so there has to be a debate between the leaders.

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Jagath Wednesday, 29 May 2024 06:47 PM

Where will SJB econ team be by the time election is called - no point arguing with them

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Jagath Wednesday, 29 May 2024 06:47 PM

Where will SJB econ team be by the time election is called - no point arguing with them

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Wimal Wednesday, 29 May 2024 06:51 PM

You all will ready for a debate but your leader is not ready. He will debate with 5th standard school children with tongue twisters of english language.

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Voter Thursday, 30 May 2024 05:47 AM

Better to use tounge twisters than have no English.

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Mina Wednesday, 29 May 2024 06:55 PM

What is this nonsense , it shows that the SJB leader has no knowledge and the capacity to counter the leader of NPP.Accept defeat and give the victory to AKD who deserves the victory

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Anil Wednesday, 29 May 2024 07:02 PM

Do not say “we”, say “he”. JVP wants only to get Sajith against AKD. Do not ask Govt leaders as they will not debate with people who do not understand economy.

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Man Thursday, 30 May 2024 08:56 AM

Of course, no use in debating by wasting time with a party already conceded defeat and their economy is felt as sold everything at their disposal for commissions.

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Doubting voter Wednesday, 29 May 2024 09:21 PM

Why cant SP just face a debate of flatly refuse like RW and stop this nonsense going on and on? He can even win if stops talking about himself and talks substance of all SJBs economic policies by himself than asking Eran and Harsha to cover up for him. He the leader after all and shouldn't hide behind his team

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Man Thursday, 30 May 2024 09:06 AM

A government consists of ministers and it is a teamwork. SL is already faced with an economic crisis. So, a debate as such is vital and shall be held with the SJB-named persons as it is their economic policy that the leader can ratify at the leaders' debate to follow. If they leave the party, there should be another meeting and it is not a possibility as the UNP already conceded defeat. Lame excuses expose their incompetence but might talks only.

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joshua Wednesday, 29 May 2024 10:05 PM

What can this party, SLPP debate? They are dead parties as far as the voters are concerned. We are waiting for a change and kick these fellows out.

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M Fernando Wednesday, 29 May 2024 10:14 PM

SJB is a bunch of stand-up comics. All Talk. Unfortunate... but they have no chance if they don't put their money where their mouth is. Why wait for someone-else to organise a debate ? Rent a hall, challenge/invite the opponents and Get On With It !

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Man Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:37 AM

Already challenged. They have lame excuses that the members will cross over to the UNP which is very unlikely as the UNP already conceded defeat. By the way, if crossed over, it is an internal matter of the SJB and they can be replaced. NPP/JVP want to cover their incompetence with useless excuses.

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L Jaya Thursday, 30 May 2024 02:37 AM

Bring economic osthar Dr Bandula G. Love to watch his load of lies and performance as wandibatta role.

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Ram Thursday, 30 May 2024 05:23 AM

Governing the country is team work. So any debate can be with a team of 4 with the leader as captain. The questions asked, the Captain can answer or can refer to the person knowledgeable on the subject. The Captains can sum up on all what transpired at the end. DM please send an invitation to both parties, with your guidelines and publish the invitation for readers to see

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Gamini Ranasinghe Thursday, 30 May 2024 08:09 AM

There is one very simple reason for the debate between two leaders not to go ahead. Sajith is no match to Anura. He knows that and his party knows that. Sajith is just an empty vessel, a buffoon.

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Man Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:41 AM

NPP is frightened to debate on economic policies with lame excuses as they have got only a borrowing policy which is not that significant and hillarious and heading for Gota part II.

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Man Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:42 AM

Your insanity is not a matter of concern for the sensitive voters in SL.

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Man Thursday, 30 May 2024 09:13 AM

Already challenged. They have lame excuses that the members will cross over to the UNP which is very unlikely as the UNP already conceded defeat. By the way, if crossed over, it is an internal matter of the SJB and they can be replaced. NPP/JVP want to cover their incompetence with useless excuses.

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A Supporter of the Government Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:23 AM

SJB is frightened to debate with even a Leader with 3 MPs in the Parliament. How can SJB say it is ready to debate with Government leaders?

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L.P. Mendis Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:37 AM

Sajith first you better go for a debate with Anura Kumara, thereafter we will see about debates with Govt. Leaders.

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Dr. Derrick Wickramaratne Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:40 AM

If you can't debate with Dissa, means you cannot even debate with government ruling parties SLPP

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Atha Katha Somay - (Truth) Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:41 AM

SJB

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Bannis Mama Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:45 AM

Sajith even cannot debate with the 3rd class Grama Sevaka Mythiripala Sirisena, who writes English in Sinhala and read.

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Nadun Wickremasinghe Thursday, 30 May 2024 10:55 AM

A presidential election is to come. So a public debate between the presidential candidates is the most relevant in the circumstances. Under current Constitution of the country the Executive President is the key decision maker and the governance direction largely depends on him or her rather than the cabinet or Parliament, and hence, people are willing to know what they have to say in a constructive debate. This is happening even in United States close to presidential elections. I don't really understand why SJB is dragging this debate this much. Even Pohottuwa didn't expose Gotabhaya for such public debates and discussions in last presidential election.

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LankanLover Thursday, 30 May 2024 11:02 AM

I am eager to see who is going to drop the mic at the debate, this seems interesting

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