Will stop MPs’ moves to obtain vehicle permits: Anura Kumara

Jagath Monday, 20 May 2024 02:18 PM

Only you guys can change this political culture - I have never voted for the JVP before and a few years ago I never thought I would do it. But I will be voting for NPP since you are the only people who can change this rotten setup.

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D.M.T. Upul Basanayake Monday, 20 May 2024 02:42 PM

Do it Anura... if you could stop the vehicle permits to MPs you will definitely be our President.

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C.C. kularatne Monday, 20 May 2024 03:08 PM

How many vehicle permit have u obtained upto now

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Ram Monday, 20 May 2024 03:10 PM

Go AKD Go

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Mithun Monday, 20 May 2024 03:20 PM

Up to now Sajith didn't speak anything about this. AKD has done it again (Usually AKD is the only man point out everything on time and speak on behalf of the people) and Sajia will follow soon.

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This is reality Monday, 20 May 2024 03:26 PM

With just three seats in Parliament, how can you block 82 over riding you? What are the likely possible actions that you can take? If so, it should be of a unique nature, not the actions that we usually see.

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Prof. senarath Monday, 20 May 2024 03:39 PM

I have seen Harsha and Eran arguing MPs would become corrupt unless they are given all privilledges including car permits. These economic experts don't realise all sacrifices people have made including cuts to their EPF benefits. This is the problem of SJB economic councils policies - lacking empathy and believing in top down (drip-drip) view of economics in under developed capitalist economies. What you learn in textbooks is not applicable in Sri Lanka. You need to develop empathetic attitudes!

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Nihal S Monday, 20 May 2024 04:04 PM

Thanks AKD

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Rip Winkle Monday, 20 May 2024 04:05 PM

Hey mate, why haven't you said anything about the fleecing of tourists via the online visa system and the on arrival visa process?

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William Sumathipala (General Merchant) Monday, 20 May 2024 04:20 PM

Vehicle permits for MP's. should be stopped considering the countries situation. Even now all the ordinary MP's who cannot even don't know from A-Z and hugging the chair (some are sleeping) then eating and wasting our money. Hopeless un-educated un-civilized fellows are in the Potuwa Lot. Even they are not suitable to have a Maruthi Car even. What a curse. Stop this stupid car order.

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saman Monday, 20 May 2024 04:30 PM

Other than election rhetoric and taking to the streets, what else can you do?

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Vipula Monday, 20 May 2024 04:58 PM

AKD trying to project himself as the savior of nothing. The current situation is that some MP's have made a request and the speaker has forwarded that request to the Finance Minister for consideration. The request has not been approved. So far the stated position is that the easing of the restrictions will be considered in 2025. So AKD's shining armour could be stored away for another day.

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Practical Citizen Monday, 20 May 2024 05:39 PM

You can not fool all the people all the time, JVPers talking socialism in universities, after passing out they talk about capitalism. They realize that socialism can not be implemented in practically.

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Sumal Monday, 20 May 2024 07:00 PM

Can you complain to speaker or file a case in supreme court? or at least reveal culprits requested permits.

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wellwisher Monday, 20 May 2024 07:03 PM

Every citizen of this country should be able to afford a decent vehicle for his family ,this a basic necessity .if we make the taxes reasonable and possibility of importing even 5-10 years old vehicles we can see the quality of life improve .There shouldn’t be any special tax free permit to any irrespective of the position .This practise was very unfair practice by the political parties in power to date .Even with billions on people Indians can buy a vehicle from 5-15 lacks in India .

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Buddhist Monday, 20 May 2024 08:00 PM

First, a no-confidence motion should be brought against the Speaker for even entertaining such a request.

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VJ Monday, 20 May 2024 09:21 PM

A luxury vehicle is not a requirement for MPs to carry out official work. Toyota Avensis is the official vehicle for parliamentarians in the Philippines.

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HOPE THE VOTERS REALISE THIS IS OUR ONLY HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE, WITH ALL CORRUPT POLITICIANS THROWN OUT AND DEALT WITH IN A COURT OF LAW Tuesday, 21 May 2024 12:12 AM

EXCELLENT DECISION BY ANURA, HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATEWHO HAS THE BACKBONE TO DO SO. AKK THE REST ARE GUTLESS AND SPINELESS. ALL TALK AND NO ACTION.

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ColomboDude Tuesday, 21 May 2024 01:20 AM

ANURA is known for massive promises. We remember how he promised to capture corrupted politicians before 2015 election and brought Yahapalana government with 100 days drama Nothing will change whoever comes to power in Sri Lanka !!! Save this comment

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Practical Citizen Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10:05 AM

How do you burn the expenses for your foreign travel AKD.

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