Will not misuse excessive power given by the people: NPP

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Colombo, November 15 (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that it is a huge challenge to keep the trust placed by the people on the National People's Power (NPP), NPP member Tilvin Silva said today the NPP government will make sure that the excessive power given to the NPP will not be misused and is committed to use for the benefit of the people and to uphold democratic rights of the people.

He told a special media conference after the general elections that the NPP never expected a two-thirds majority and that the NPP has a huge responsibility to utilise the excessive power carefully.

He said there was a notion in society that excessive power corrupts and added that it was because the governments after 1977 used the extreme power to suppress the people and to misuse public property for their personal benefits.

Silva said the NPP will not misuse the extreme power to suppress the people but will be used to develop the country, uphold democracy, create a society free of fraud and corruption and to fulfil the aspirations of the people.

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Honourable Gonson Friday, 15 November 2024 08:13 PM

All of you should learn that the ULTIMATE POWER lies with the people and not with the politicians. The masses have given their verdict to the previous fools. So, learn from their mistakes and deliver what the people rightfully deserve... A Dignified Life!

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Chandadasa Saturday, 16 November 2024 08:03 AM

Gonson, Foolishness of the majority of the people and the Modabhimanaya have already completely ruined the country. People will understand that when the same old political and economic policies continue as it was for the last 50 days.

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CONGRATS TO ANURA/NPP ON THE HISTORIC WIN SO FAR Friday, 15 November 2024 08:41 PM

GOOD DECISION, NOW STICK TO IT OR THE TRUST THE MAJORITY HAVE IN ANURA/NPP WILL DWINDLE SLOWLY BUT SURELY. STAY FOCUSED ON THE ELECTION MANIFESTO, INCLUDING ANY OTHER ISSUES THAT NEED ATTENTION. ONE BIT OF ADVICE NEVER MAKE HASTY DECISIONS WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR ECONOMIC AND LEGAL TEAMS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVING OUT ADVICE.

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Buddhist Friday, 15 November 2024 09:00 PM

The only person who will misuse it is Lalkantha. Tilvin will not be in the Parliament, but Lalkantha will be there. Lalkantha's thuggish behaviour will always be a black mark on NPP. Harini, you have to manage him.

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Ima Saturday, 16 November 2024 04:30 AM

This NPP government has strong mandate,which make it safer from outsiders but if there inside fighting,that can dilute people’s wishes, so Lalkantha must accept AKD and TS as his seniors and follow their guidance

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jude Saturday, 16 November 2024 07:19 AM

You mean our President didnt portray thuggish behavior before the election? People in Sri Lanka like thuggish behavior as you can tell from the elections

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M Fernando Sunday, 17 November 2024 01:37 AM

LOL! Either you didn't vote or only participated in a SLPP-era vote which had plenty of violence. The only violence of note recently was done by a extra-fat SJB guy trying to "gently" persuade a shopkeeper on camera, by beating him up !!

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Chandadasa Saturday, 16 November 2024 07:54 AM

There are some more who are new and hidden. Handunetti a mismatch to handle finance.

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Concerned Citizen Friday, 15 November 2024 09:27 PM

The most critical challenge is to create effective checks and balances to prevent ANY future government from misusing power. This should be the last Executive Presidency of Sri Lanka.

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Paramanathan Logeswaran Friday, 15 November 2024 09:58 PM

At last Tamils made the correct decision by supporting NPP. You cannot live antagonising the majority and should stop going abroad and reporting your grievances. Modern Sinhala Youths understand that very few politicians exploited the language and religion to separate the communities for their political end, and the country faced a terrible war and plunged into debt. All provinces should be allowed to develop themselves and create job opportunities for the local people. Indian fishermen are stealing our fish, and we are losing millions of foreign exchanges due to this illegal fishing. New government should not allow anyone to cross sea boundaries. Sri Lanka was a rich country in Asia in 1947 but our rulers (last 76 years ) made us poorest in Asia . I hope Sri Lankan President is Lee Quan Yew of Sri Lanka , he will make Sri Lanka Great Again , one of the most Industrialised countries in the world. God bless Anura with long life and health to achive the prosperity.

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Karu Friday, 15 November 2024 10:10 PM

You have a lesson from the past . and there is big last faith from you all.

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Patcitz Friday, 15 November 2024 11:08 PM

We voted more than 2 thirds is to ABOLISH the EXCUTIVE PRESIDENCY, do it instantly, that is the expection that the people are placing on you.

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Think Saturday, 16 November 2024 04:15 AM

Hope this absolute power will not ruin everything! This is the same mistake people did with the rajapakses; gave them absolute power. NPP won in this manner because people underwent unbearable hardships these past 3-4 years. NPP knew that this was the right time and it was their only chance. So here we go... Let's hope history will NOT be repeated. God bless my beautiful country!

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UAli Saturday, 16 November 2024 04:15 AM

This much power given to you by people to repeal unworthy perks to useless ex-presidents and to cancel secret agreements ,which are not allowing reducing price which made by former petroleum minister wijesekara with foreign parties, selling out people of country for his hefty commission

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Ram P Saturday, 16 November 2024 04:24 AM

Saying good things is easy. To practice them is hard. The NPP agenda/promises is not easy to fulfil. But good planning and honest work will be the magic in delivering the promises. Hope they will do it with the blessings of all those who voted

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vraj Saturday, 16 November 2024 05:14 AM

Election results sow 60 % sri lankan below poverty line .

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Basil Paranavitane Saturday, 16 November 2024 05:31 AM

NPP the people gave you a resounding victory. Now go to work from day one to fulfil your promises to the disadvantaged and suffering people. The northern people living in estates still live in the dilapidated “taka-rang” huts built by the white man. This is despicable. One of your first benevolent acts should be to solve this.

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Basil Paranavitane Saturday, 16 November 2024 05:31 AM

NPP the people gave you a resounding victory. Now go to work from day one to fulfil your promises to the disadvantaged and suffering people. The northern people living in estates still live in the dilapidated “taka-rang” huts built by the white man. This is despicable. One of your first benevolent acts should be to solve this.

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Basil Paranavitane Saturday, 16 November 2024 05:31 AM

NPP the people gave you a resounding victory. Now go to work from day one to fulfil your promises to the disadvantaged and suffering people. The northern people living in estates still live in the dilapidated “taka-rang” huts built by the white man. This is despicable. One of your first benevolent acts should be to solve this.

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Smh Saturday, 16 November 2024 06:23 AM

"governments after 1977 used the extreme power to suppress the people...". You mean the JVP too.

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Aram Saturday, 16 November 2024 09:03 AM

People has given power to develop the country and give enjoy due rights with respect irrespective of south or north. Also give due attention to foreign policy of non Alliance to safeguard SL free from aggression. Also try to resolve issues of Tamil people amicably with power without intervention from foreign countries in future.

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Be Fair Saturday, 16 November 2024 09:05 AM

I actually don't mind if it's misused on the Corrupt Politicians and Officials to recover the Loot

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Grace Saturday, 16 November 2024 09:09 AM

Remember that you should punish those who misused power looted and bankrupted the country making gullible people's life miserable. No excuse is acceptable.

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Yohan Saturday, 16 November 2024 09:25 AM

So now deliver the promises made as you have two third majority. Also get the help from sjb and it will give you five sixth majority which can be used to make a new constitution and also abolish executive presidency. Latter was promised by you recently as well. No need to make salary hikes or give extra benefits for gov sector workers as all who have given such things in past were defeated heavily by government sector voters. Good example is Yahapapanaya which raised saalry by 7500 and recent Ranil Pohottu government. So giving something useful to general public is more worth than catering this back stabbing government sector. Also workout a plan to increase indirect taxes so that you will not have to rely on imf. For example adding couple of rupees to essential items like rice, dhal, sugar, oil etc while add another 100 to 500 rupees for all spare parts, electric items etc.. For all vehicle renewals add another 100 rupees etc.

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