No housing for 36,000 landless people in North -Senthivel

S. K. Senthivel is a left-wing political activist and independent candidate for the Jaffna District at the upcoming polls.

Communal harmony will commence from Vanni District -Rathnapriya Bandu

Colonel Rathnapriya Bandu who served as the Commander of the Civil Defence Force in Vishwamadu made headlines when he was transferred to the Sinha Regiment in Ambepussa.

There is threat of fascism at present; -Vickramabahu

Dr. Vikramabahu Karunaratne is a highly qualified academic who gave up his career to lead a leftwing political movement.

Out-of-the-box thinking is the need of the moment - Ajith Nivard Cabraal

The Daily Mirror discussed the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the national economy and how Sri Lanka could emerge from this unprecedented challenge with the least possible damage, with former Central Bank Governor, senior advisor to Prime Minister on economic affairs and SLPP National List candidate, Ajith Nivard Cabraal.

I will not worship politicians - Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga led Sri Lanka to its only cricket world cup win. Today he is an active politician and a former minister batting for the United National Party.

The Bond scam and Avant-Garde rogues have left us : Sarath Fonseka

Former parliamentarian Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka is contesting the upcoming Parliamentary Election under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya....

Nationalists treat everyone alike : Sarath Weerasekara

Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara, former Member of Parliament for Ampara District stood out as the only Parliamentarian who voted ....

Rajapaksas are a neo-liberal and ultra-capitalist lot - Patali Champika Ranawaka

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka responded to questions about legal action taken against him and also about plans for the future in an interview with the DailyMirror.

I have never done any harm to anyone – Sajin

Will not accept claims of zero casualties Mihin Lanka good plan but no funds Defence policy mixed with foreign policy was hoping to work with UNP not signing MCC a mistake.

I can do better without being an MP - Basil Rajapaksa

Founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Eksath Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, responds to queries about the nomination of a large number of Rajapaksas to contest the elections, post pandemic economic challenges and his future role as a non-parliamentarian. Excerpts:

Champika Ranawaka was one of the architects behind the split within UNP - Navin Dissanayake

United National Party (UNP) national organiser and Nuwara Eliya District candidate Navin Dissanayake recently said that he’s more qualified to be the next Party leader.

‘We cannot afford to have an unstable Government’-PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in an email interview with the Daily Mirror spoke about what he intends doing if his party wins the General Elections to be held on August 5. He spoke at length about forming a stable Government.

‘Sri Lanka might remain stuck in a minus growth’ Ranil Wickremesinghe

Warning that Sri Lanka together with the Asian region will have a minus economic growth this year as a result of COVID-19, former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe claimed that his Party’s campaign has reached a high tempo

People should not support two-thirds majority - Rushdi Zarook

Rushdi Zarook is a lawyer and first-time candidate for the Colombo District representing the newly-formed National Development Front (NDF) led by entrepreneur Rohan Pallewatta.

Govt. didn’t hide any information in relation to COVID - Ali Sabry

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List candidate, President’s Counsel Mohamed Ali Sabry was heavily criticized during the 2019 Presidential Election....

Nobody knows what happened to COVID Fund - Sudath Jayasundara 

Veteran journalist, reputed TV presenter and senior attorney Sudath Jayasundara is one of the fresh faces to contest from Colombo District....

Ranil will be remembered as best President Sri Lanka never had - Mangala

Former Foreign Minister and former Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera made a surprise decision not to contest the Parliamentary election.Various claims were made over his surprise move....

The UNP is the Party that developed the country

Kandy District United National Party (UNP) candidate Shanthini Kongahage believes that the UNP gave enough prominenc

We’re creating a working class consciousness

Socialist Equality Party (SEP) candidate Pani Wijesiriwardena, who is contesting the upcoming 2020 Parliamentary Elections, talks about the importance of a socialist revolution, providing the working class with solutions for issues regardi

The UNP is a party that can stand on its own - Ruwan Wijewardene

Former State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene says that the incumbent government will not survive for long, especially when looking at what they have done to control the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Mr. Wijewardene.....

To build discipline, fix Parliament first - Harshana Nanayakkara

Harshana Nanayakkara is an outspoken lawyer and campaigner for democracy representing the National People’s Power (NPP) for the Colombo District at the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The political culture in Sri Lanka is misogynist - Ambika Satkunanathan

The normalization of violence in Sri Lanka is a deep seated social problem, says Ambika Satkunanathan, who is a lawyer and human rights advocate on the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) National List for the upcoming parliamentary polls.

This political system has made people slaves:Deepani Silva

Veteran actress Deepani Silva who is on the National People’s Power (NPP) national list says people should consider electing newcomers to Parliament and ask what the country’s elected representatives have done for the people so fa

Politicians prioritise on robbing people : Oshadi Hewamadduma

Actress Oshadi Hewamadduma will be contesting the upcoming Parliamentary Election from Badulla District under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) ticket. She believes that newcomers to politics have a vision whereas those tem

UNP reduced to A shell today - Ranjith Madduma Bandara

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the strategy to take control of the UNP and defends his leader Sajith Premadasa’s promise to give Rs.20,000.....

The UNP is a party with a history - Dr. Ajantha Perera

Dr. Ajantha Perera was the first female candidate to contest from a socialist party at the 2019 Presidential Election. But this time, she will be contesting the Parliamentary Election under the United National Party ticket from Colombo District.

Printing money, data massaging will lead SL to economic disaster : Eran Wickremaratne

Renowned economist, banker and former State Minister of Finance, Eran Wickramaratne who is on the national list of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in an interview with the Daily Mirror said that the government by hiding important economic information and trying to find short-sighted answers to financial crisis like printing money in a massive way was heading for an economic disaster. Excerpts;

Sri Lanka will stage an economic and industrial revival : Bandula Gunawardena

Daily Mirror spoke to Higher Education, Media, Technology and Innovation Minister Bandula Gunawardena on the economy and how the country would be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

When western countries catch a cold, our leaders get pneumonia - Imthiaz Bakeer Markar

Imthiaz Bakeer Markar is a prominent member of the newly-formed Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), and is on its National List for the upcoming parliamentary polls.

Politically manipulating people in saffron robes is wrong -Ven.Ananda Sagara Thera

convener of Protect Sri Lanka Organisation is preparing to contest at the upcoming Parliamentary Election from the Our Power of People Party (Ape Janabala Pakshaya) ticket. Having voiced strongly against looming environmenta