Some politicians, media institutions spreading false news to create anarchy: President

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Colombo, October 31 (Daily Mirror) - Some politicians and media institutions are spreading false news to create anarchy in the country with an intention to create instability without giving the new government strong power, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

Speaking at an election rally in Matara, he said some politicians are spreading false news on public sector salaries, while some media institutions are spreading false news on key economic sectors to create anarchy in the society.

"We have ensured power only in a few institutions. Political power is established when strong power is ensured in several institutions such as the Presidency, Cabinet, Parliament, Provincial Councils and Local Government Bodies. We have only the Presidency and a small cabinet. Parliament is dissolved. Provincial Councils are crumpled. Only three months lapsed after we took over power. So, some media intuitions and some politicians are trying to create instability without giving strong power," he said.

He ruled out media reports that Indian intelligence agencies provided the intelligence report on a potential threat to tourist locations and offered Rs. 5 million to certain individuals to carry out the attacks.

The President said some politicians claim that a decision was taken to increase public sector salaries and funds were also allocated and pointed out that it is done to create issues among the public servants who supported the NPP most at the Presidential Election.

"Whether a cabinet decision was taken or funds had been allocated, we will increase public sector salaries in the first budget," he said.

The President said some media institutions were stuck to old unethical practices and requested them to adopt a new, democratic approach in journalism.

He said media institutions are important for ensuring democracy in the country and expressed hope that media institutions will adopt the practice of responsible reporting.

Comments - 20

Terrence K Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:12 AM

Anarchy started when the JVP/NPP were instrumental to bring out the workers through the Unions which created a loss to the country. Please tell me whether this phenomenon has changed because we do not see JVP/NPP instigated trade union action. First ensure that you fulfill the promises that were given to the voters to obtain their votes to become President then everything will fall in order. Politics is a dirty game and it is all about telling white lies, diabolical lies and damn bloody lies irrespective of which party. Whilst you enjoyed the accolades by the voters expecting a better future also you should be able to aborb the brickbats when the government fails in their promises!!!!

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Aela Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:39 AM

I think you were born yesterday, otherwise you would know the history of why the youth of this country took a different path, both the Southern and Northern youth. AKD is doing a brilliant job without even a handful of ministers. Where were you when RW and MR hogged the scene with all henchmen?

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Terro Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:27 AM

Youngest have to learn more by doing many different things. So, they also like learning by doing mistakes probably. Long way to go sadly

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Dilakshan Seneviratne Thursday, 31 October 2024 12:59 PM

Don’t talk like a child, government, when in place, will fulfil promises. No parliament, only 3 ministers, what do you expect? What they have done with minimum resources is marvellous. Mudslinging to bring down the economy is like spitting on your own face. Cut it out.

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Banda Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:15 AM

Yes. It ma be. Who did it first? Now enjoy the show.

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Libra Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:05 AM

Chicken has come home to roost?

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Terrence K Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:18 AM

@Aela - Justifying is the order of the day to cover up the past of the JVP/NPP adducing that MR and RW have also done the same which does not hold water as two wrongs does not make a right. The acumen of any person depends on what new things that have been done first for the upliftment of the public and to ensure that promises given are fulfilled. Prior to the Pres. election they never told that NPP was an offshoot of the JVP that alone shows deceit that is like disowning your father and mother. Not wanting to cast aspersions on the NPP which has floundered on the promises of reducing taxes, prices of essentials skyrocketing etc. and the recent exposure of rejecting the reports on the Easter Sunday disaster given by ex. eminent judges to safeguard their members.etc.Mind you if in the first month of gaining power these things are happening what could one expect in the future. Total catastrophe!!!!!!!

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Aela Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:01 AM

Sadly you have got a few things completely wrong here. Firstly it was told very clearly many moons ago that the NPP is an offshoot of the JVP. This was in the public domain and discussed many times. Secondly, floundering on promises in helping the public. Again are you unaware that it's only 6 weeks with a cabinet of 2. Surely one aught to give them time and a sufficient cabinet to even start things. Easter reports, very sad. You really have just woken up and seem to be mouthing the same Gommanpila logic. This is a report requested by crafty Ranil at the express request of the rajapaksa's to derail the proper investigation. Why didn't RW even lift a finger to follow up on the previous 2 reports?. You very conveniently know only some things. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing!

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They can never get out Friday, 01 November 2024 11:38 AM

I totally agree with you. No wonder SL will ever get out of the S.. hole they are in with people like Terrance 48 in SL.

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Jaye Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:31 AM

what goes around comes around

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Dee Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:05 AM

Ammapa!

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Rip Winkle Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:12 AM

This is part and parcel of politics, dude. Rise above it. In any case, nobody gives a darn what Gammanpila and Ranil says.

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Amaran Thursday, 31 October 2024 11:16 AM

President, you still have not greeted HINDUS world over for DEEPAAWALI. It is a tradition that Head of State greet people for festivals. Its okay.

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Priorities Friday, 01 November 2024 11:54 AM

Do you want to stick to the traditions? AKD/NPP are here to redefine the future tradition. In fact your comment reflects the narrow mindedness. There are much more pressing issues for the government than what you yearn for yourself.

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Yohan Thursday, 31 October 2024 01:34 PM

When you guys were in opposition you lied a lot know and some believed them too. Specially politicians like You, Hadun, Lal, Samantha, Wasantha and Harini made false promises and accusations. For example Samantha said they will take loans only if the giver agree to their terms. Now doing totally opposite. So now struggling to cope with it when others points out the false promises and accusations. Remember that you do not have a strong fixed voter base and almost 90 percent of the votes you got are floating voters. So if you fail to deliver, the repercussion will be worse than what was faced by Gota.

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Catch a thief with a thief Thursday, 31 October 2024 02:20 PM

We want a stronger opposition

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martin Thursday, 31 October 2024 03:00 PM

Isnt this the same thing you did while you were in opposition? After all you voted against the budget to stop the war in 2009

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Cheers Friday, 01 November 2024 12:21 AM

I thought you did the same anura kumara tom pachaya when you were not in power

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Sambo Friday, 01 November 2024 07:14 AM

Most of the opposition politicians are like fish out of the water and some are expecting 76 years of sin to be put to right in a day. They don't know what fault to find in the current government but since speech is free open the mouth and criticize.

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Sue Kirthisinghe Friday, 01 November 2024 08:18 AM

What a joker talking about anarchy!!!. It was your party that introduced anarchy to our country. All other previous Govt's had to suffer because of the thuggery of the unions of your party which we don't see now which proves who took part in most of the destructive action that harmed the country and stopped its development. Now taste it and enjoy it; or not. Hypocrites!!! Get on with your promises without making excuses. You couldn't wait even one week to criticize former Govts'. Pathetic cry babies!

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