Buying backing for his nominee!

A senior top team member had reportedly made an earnest request to 22 Diyawanna politicos to back the candidacy of the person of his choice for the upcoming big poll after hosting them to a grand dinner.

Catapult-shooting is pastime!

There is a Diyawanna politico residing in the hostel outside the city who is using a catapult to shoot stones as a hobby.

Boss sided him!

At a group meeting of the Opposition the other day, a flamboyant politico from the upcountry had lashed out at a minor political party leader which had led to a verbal duel.

Lodge high-up with political clout having his way!

A high-up of a state-run lodge known to be a close buddy of political authority from the South is said to be helping the underworld figures through the subordinates loyal to him.

He predicts a radical change at the eleventh hour!

A sporty purohita from Gampaha had the other day a chance meeting with a very high political authority and they soon found themselves discussing the upcoming big poll.

Put his foot into mouth again?

The actor-turned politico shot his mouth off again by accusing some ‘men in robes’ of sexual misconduct. And highly disconcerted Diyawanna politicos of the governing alliance have now decided to teach the irrepressible actor a lesson.

Maverick’s proposal pooh-poohed!

The topic about the party candidate to be fielded at the upcoming big poll figured prominently at the discussion of Pohottuwa leaders held the other day.

Rose to the defence of her leader!

The Green leader paid an official visit to the North recently. Kala Madam who was at the eye of a political storm in the recent past was associated with the leader during this visit.

To quit if his arch-rival is given nomination!

It is often said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.Perhaps acting on this truism, Punchi Dasa’s big rival from the city, the swarthy one had hosted the party’s Diyawanna politicos to a grand dinner. The main purpose of this dinner was to win support for his anti-Punchi Dasa campaign within the party.

Venting his spleen!

Soon after a no-confidence motion against the government was moved, the group of Muslim politicos, who quit their purohita status called on the Green leader to discuss the new development.

Forced to sign the resignation letter

A local body member of Pohottuwa has complained to khaki authorities and the party hierarchy that he was forced to sign a letter resigning from the council membership by a group of politicos after confining him to a room.

Making a fortune out of the school identity card!

This photographer, closely connected to a lady holding high office in a prominent institution thanks to political influence, is, said to be charging a fee of Rs. 400 from each child for taking their pictures for the school identity card.

He is sure of another term

A one-on-one in a top palace in the city!

He wants it lock, stock and barrel

The Green party senior Maddu from Uwe was assigned an additional portfolio, namely ‘Rural Economy Development’ some time ago.

Seeking divine intervention

A Kadawara Pooja Shanthikarma had been conducted at a special place in the sacred precincts of Kataragama Maha Devalaya recently to invoke the divine intervention for the re-election of a very high political authority.

Much awaited reply to a letter

Our actor-turned politico was a guest the other day at a party hosted by the lady envoy representing the land of the Stars and Stripes to mark her country’s Independence Day.

Will he bounce back?

Big mouthed Gemunu is said to be seeking Green party nomination to contest at the upcoming general poll. However, indications are that he has to forego Kelaniya in favour of the Marshall.

Losing the surest vote

There is a senior politico whose long Diyawanna career exceeds 30 years. He represents an electorate in Uva though he is a long-standing resident of the Borella area.

Hefty expense raises eyebrows!

The main ceremony of a much-publicized weeklong campaign was held at a prominent indoor stadium in the city the other day.

Once an official residence, now a hive of political activity!

An official residence in a province, maintained at public expense has now been turned into the headquarters of a political party, they say.

Neglecting duty with impunity!

This fair and lovely one is a field officer who is expected to look into the needs of the displaced people.

Young Diyawanna member to obtain the Home-Sweet-Home loan!

The Home-Sweet-Home subsidized loan programme for the newlyweds, a promise held out by the last annual Budget has now come into operation, they say.

Star-gazer called at the wrong place!

Now that several national polls are around the corner, some top men in politics have made it a habit to seek astrological guidance and divine blessings for the fulfilment of their high aspirations.

Once bitten, twice shy!

The former madam is reportedly already set to pull her full weight behind the Green party candidate or the common candidate to be sponsored by the Green party for the upcoming big poll.

He had to face the brunt!

A city-based lady envoy from a powerful country has sought an appointment to meet a very high political authority for the last three to four months without avail, they say.

Decided to quit for being cold-shouldered!

The JO’s rebel Kalutara politico who is up in arms against the military sibling’s candidacy for the top office had called on the Pohottuwa ideologue the other day.

Scared by the threat of repeat action!

A very senior Green top team member the other day accompanied a special religious delegation to the office of a very high political authority.

To rake him over the coals over the loans he had raised?

A certain top team member, a big name in the business world, had raised a very big loan from a ‘small’ State-owned bank, they say.

A strange hobby of a politico

A politico of a minor local body located on the fringe of a forest reserve in the Matale District has lately developed a whimsy for taking selfies whenever he attends a public function in his area and posting them on the Facebook.

‘Swine’ was behind his sudden transfer!

A uniformed one in charge of a station who had taken into custody a lorry loaded with several head of cattle, had soon received a call from an influential politico owning several estates asking that the lorry with the cattle be released.