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My brother's rocket was a private investment- Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa responded to discussions surrounding the recent rocket launch by India, emphasizing that people often associate it with the rocket sent by his brother.
Addressing a seminar organised by the SLPP, he said he was asked this in parliament as well.
"The rocket was sent by my brother as a private sector project. If there is government investment in it, it should be brought before the COPE committee.
"But we cannot question an investment made by a private businessman. If Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa wants to inquire about the investment, that is up to him, and that is his vision.
"He can investigate into the incident and bring it up before the COPE committee if there is government investment.
"These statements are limited to mud sliding in political environments, and we cannot develop the economy with this mud sliding.
"The economy of the country cannot be built by dashing a political character, damaging the names of their children and burning their houses," MP Rajapaksa said. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)
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Comments - My brother's rocket was a private investment- Namal
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VJ Monday, 28 August 2023 03:41 PM
Since you mentioned about your brother, can you explain the source of his wealth? The house the hotel etc.,
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Man Monday, 28 August 2023 03:47 PM
If Namal and Rajapaksha clan is genuine, they must send a letter of Demand like the JVP did against Kittu, to do the rest and the best. Even, Thushara Indunil told this at a press conference. But, they won't do as those allegations are quite true as no private investor will invest for not gaining anything after spending 32 M US $. Where's that rocket and what happened what they didn't detail after launching it, as heard?
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Trevor Perera Monday, 28 August 2023 04:00 PM
If this was a private investment, can you please name the investors. If this was a PRIVATE investment by the Rajapaksa family, can you please explain how the Rajapaksa family acquired such a large sum of money to fund this project. And for the benefit of the larger population, can you please explain where this rocket ended. Was it the Moon or other planet. Thank you
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Spoilt son Monday, 28 August 2023 04:15 PM
Dear Namal: Before sending rockets and talking about big investments, please return the money you and your family looted from the Sri Lankan people.
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Edwin Kaluthara Monday, 28 August 2023 04:18 PM
Please name the businessman so that he can declare his assets and his tax returns so that the government can assess his legitimacy of his acquired wealth, and can your brother provide his tax returns for the last 10 years as well, all this if you want to be upfront and honest with the voters, walk the talk.
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Supun Jayathunga Monday, 28 August 2023 04:19 PM
Hi, Let us know who is that investor. He was an amazing investor who wasted money without benefit. Even we can not find a rocket yet.
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Gamini Monday, 28 August 2023 04:25 PM
country cannot be developed by sending rockets to no where
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Priyan66 Monday, 28 August 2023 04:34 PM
Your family even used "Space science" for money laundering. What is the return for a private company to invest such a money ? Only fools will accept your logic
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Kaththu Monday, 28 August 2023 04:35 PM
Did he work anywhere to earn that investment?
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Nimal Monday, 28 August 2023 04:44 PM
If it was private, from where did that scoundrel get so much money for it? That is even a worse question that this robbing clan would have to answer. Besides who is the moron who will throw away US$ 320 million on a fruitless exercise.
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senadera Monday, 28 August 2023 04:57 PM
do you think the COPE will say anything about it, it is mostly your people there, it is a joke
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joshua Monday, 28 August 2023 05:05 PM
Private investment with public money?
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OKb by me Monday, 28 August 2023 05:08 PM
Oh Yeah!
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Another rajapaksa parasite Monday, 28 August 2023 05:14 PM
It was privately invested by money stolen from Sri Lanka by your daddy.
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Ravi Monday, 28 August 2023 05:23 PM
But how did your brother get so much money?!
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Uali Monday, 28 August 2023 05:33 PM
Be more open with it Namal, it’s worth while to expose records, it’s multi million project and it’s doubtful any businessman spends such amount without gain, until you expose your side with proof,they continue to accuse you,because you are in people’s in bad books
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Kamal Monday, 28 August 2023 05:34 PM
He can tell the name of Private investor loan offer bank
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Vernon Monday, 28 August 2023 05:43 PM
How did your brother get so much private money? We are not konde bandapu Chinnu.
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Farieze Monday, 28 August 2023 05:43 PM
From where he got money ? Answer this.
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Azmath Buhar Monday, 28 August 2023 05:49 PM
Ha.ha... how he got this much money?
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Sam Monday, 28 August 2023 05:54 PM
Then how did you earn such a huge money to invest. Did you pay income tax such earrings. If someone else did the investment, what was the motive behind it.
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Mokan Monday, 28 August 2023 06:19 PM
Where did he get the money from. If you guys are really genuine, show us the tax return
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Sarath Monday, 28 August 2023 06:23 PM
OK. Then tell us how he sourced the monies to fund the project? Name the top 10 funders and their contributions. And where did the rocket end up going?
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AKD Monday, 28 August 2023 06:36 PM
Yes, private investment by a crony who received some of the people's stolen loot!
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Cry baby Monday, 28 August 2023 06:41 PM
This is a public secret. You don’t need to harp on it. The public knows how hard you guys worked to acquire all this wealth.
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Hard Truth Monday, 28 August 2023 06:50 PM
No private investor will ever invest in a lunatic's toy project. As a brother can you tell that what that lunatic ever tried with expensive toy. Such a self claimed system engineer :D
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Deva Monday, 28 August 2023 06:53 PM
Private investment with Public funds.
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Chee Monday, 28 August 2023 07:12 PM
Bull shit... Its our hard earned money...
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kaur Monday, 28 August 2023 07:14 PM
If someone is using the space belongs to sri lanka ( public) then should be audited ?
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Kariyawasam Pathirana Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:33 AM
Please return the looted money from us before making any statements on thus issue.
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Saradiel Monday, 28 August 2023 07:17 PM
Ok. Please tell us the cost of the project and from where the monies came.
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Miflah Monday, 28 August 2023 07:31 PM
Can you name private investor; was his money taken to white wash. Moreover why was it put national television if was private matter. By the way did investor agree for loss of mission USD 325 Million
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kapila Monday, 28 August 2023 07:42 PM
How did he get millions of dollars for this "private" project?
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sam Monday, 28 August 2023 07:58 PM
Private investment public funds
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Rama Nanayakkara Monday, 28 August 2023 08:03 PM
So many questions. Who was this private businessman? Has he paid taxes for earning this money? Shouldn’t there be a bribery investigation?
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Mahesh Monday, 28 August 2023 08:12 PM
Where did he earn this money from? How come your family became the richest in SL after 2009? Can you please explain this to us all ?
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Anil Monday, 28 August 2023 08:51 PM
Private investment with public money , that is our concern
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Sandra Fernando Monday, 28 August 2023 08:55 PM
Please tell us about the investor, who pays $ 350 millions to a school dropout to send rockets.
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Dolly Dias Monday, 28 August 2023 08:57 PM
If he sent it as a private person excellent. Has he been paying personnel income tax. If he has not paid any, how did he get the money to send rocket if the question. Dolly
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Sammy Monday, 28 August 2023 09:03 PM
From where did he get such a massive amount of money? Looted?
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DOT Monday, 28 August 2023 09:07 PM
We will never learn a lesson! ,A funny nation! God Please Save Us!
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Honoredsir Monday, 28 August 2023 09:18 PM
Sir, those who cannot tolerate others' progress are stepping into this kind of smear with mud-sling on you and your family.
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DD Monday, 28 August 2023 09:36 PM
NAMAL baby should consider providing a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with this venture. This breakdown should include information about who contributed financially and how the expenses were covered. Given the circumstances, it's important to ensure transparency and clarity in order to avoid any misconceptions. Providing a comprehensive breakdown will help dispel any doubts that may arise.
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Neel Ahmed Tuesday, 29 August 2023 11:21 AM
Yes, As usual he has open his mouth and get caught ! MR is more more wisly manage his tunge and kept silence.
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T. KuttiMoney Monday, 28 August 2023 10:08 PM
Know the meaning of investment !
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ravin Monday, 28 August 2023 10:12 PM
Believe him. He is a very honest guy. So much so... all what he utter in the past are also the truth nothing but the truth.
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Rip Winkle Monday, 28 August 2023 10:13 PM
Thieving brothers.
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Mark Anderson Monday, 28 August 2023 10:28 PM
Question from me is not the money or investment or who supported with the funding...but where the rocket is now or what happen to it?
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Gt Monday, 28 August 2023 11:22 PM
Rajapakse clan are from a backward village, after they came to power suddenly they are billionaires? Need audit on all rajapakse goons, bank accounts foreign assets, local assets, how do village folk end up sending rockets to space? Did the poor starving people of this country approve this "private investment" using poor peoples money? These people have no shame, next life you will be born as slugs,snails and roaches, karma will find all wrong doers
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Citizen Monday, 28 August 2023 11:30 PM
They must have sent the rocket to Uganda with the USD to deposit in the Uganda bank. Becouse time is precious.
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Citizen Monday, 28 August 2023 11:35 PM
How pathetic our law and political system, this guy is openly telling that is a private investment and no souce of the income is declared, no investigation is done till now and disclosed to public. He is a politician who lives on public money, he has to disclose to the public. We have the rights to know and they are accountable.
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Vadivel Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:32 AM
Where is this rocket aimed at? Sun? Jupiter? or next door neighbor?
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Ranjan Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:42 AM
I went through all the comments here and no one has given any comments in favour of your bro. It shows that not a single public will vote for pohottuwa in the next election
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Mahila Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:49 AM
Namal, is a clever Lawyer, although some may call him SYNTHETIC, because of the special isolated a/c room at Law College to answer the Final Examination Paper!!!??? He must have thought every aspect of the questions that have sprouted out by all in this Forum, being erudite, would answer to your satisfaction!!! BE PATIENT!! WISEDOM!
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Lester Croos Dabrera Tuesday, 29 August 2023 01:51 AM
Who were the investors?
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Kandipala Moonath Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:00 AM
How did he get money without hitting the poorman pocket! Your father's assets? These are good for uncle Balusinha NOT for the clever public! How many PhDs he has? What is current job?
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Nihal S Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:42 AM
Did you pay the electricity bill of your wedding function?
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Gandhi Tuesday, 29 August 2023 03:12 AM
This guy is howling in the wind with an IQ less than 10- a trade mark of the family.
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Namal Rajapaksa Tuesday, 29 August 2023 03:22 AM
The private investor was Maumar Qudaffi, and sadly he died. He also helped my other brother by giving him $75 million to build an Islamic school.
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S.Siva Tuesday, 29 August 2023 03:33 AM
Where is the income tax department does such a department exist in Sri Lanka oh no sorry they have made their inquiries and determined that Namal's brother has a clear tx record I mean a clean slate no tax file the "Raja "clan never pays taxes as they are not expected to and confirmed by the rulers
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DW Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:19 AM
Private investment??? Every investment this Rajapaksa clowns have made was actually private investments. The question is where the money came from? These clowns haven't learned their lesson and still think Sri Lankans are a bunch of idiots.
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Jason (Australia) Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:23 AM
The economy of the country cannot be built by dashing a political character, damaging the names of their children and burning their houses but it can be done by stealing public money. It is well known that about 50% of Chinese money went into development projects. What happened to the rest?
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DD Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:57 AM
We acknowledge that this constitutes a private investment. Additionally, we understand that using CHCHI BABYs personal income for this endeavor is not practical. In the interest of transparency and to prevent misunderstandings, we kindly request that you provide a comprehensive breakdown of the funding sources. Failing to disclose this information might lead to assumptions that funds have been acquired inappropriately, looted from common citizens.
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Mahila Wednesday, 30 August 2023 07:12 AM
DD Refraining from ‘FAST FORWARDED INFERENCES AND CONCLUSIONS’!!!??? I'm not a promoter of Namal Baby or his Father (Appachchi) or family!!! Just ‘A REMINDER ONLY’ that should NOT EVER FORGET the critical element in all these matters!!??? “DAISY ARCHCHIE'S JEWELS and HERILOOM” vested to ‘CHICHI’!? Funny, problem resolved then!? Everything falls into place and all good!? Poor “Daisy Archchie, may her Soul rest in Peace” That’s STD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SoP), - 2600 Culture
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Aran Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:11 AM
You and your family had a "PRIVATE LUXURY LIFE" in the name of "Democracy". And Robbed and Destroyed the country in style affecting every single person's livelihood
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Aran Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:11 AM
You and your family had a "PRIVATE LUXURY LIFE" in the name of "Democracy". And Robbed and Destroyed the country in style affecting every single person's livelihood
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DD Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:14 AM
To COPE members, We appreciate understand, Hon MP is speaking on behalf of his brother now. We need to get to the bottom of this find our the truth. This has become a "COPE" matter, and the COPE members should conduct a hearing based on NAMAL babys statement and public interest. It's time to take action without delay. Buckle up, begin your efforts today.
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D S de Silva Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:27 AM
Private investment, with stolen public funds. So isn't he admitting to day light robbery? What an ass-hole!
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Abd Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:29 AM
Your family is not that rich to spent such a amount,from where your family acquired such big amount of money to spend on fruitless project,you should explain this to nation,
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M Perera Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:32 AM
Private investment?? you mean tax payers money!! you and your family ran this country to the ground.
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DOT Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:46 AM
Hon.Namal, You are insufficiently clad! Mind your comments being a lawyer yourself!
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merril Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:10 AM
hi Namal. your family has fooled us all these years. now it is enough.you cannot fool us anymore.
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Do Doo Dooo Chin Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:14 AM
How did your brother had so much of money for the rocket? Is it your grandfather's money or looted money by your father.
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Jude Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:17 AM
Just explain, where the money coming for the investment Huh!???
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K.M.R. Samarakoon (attorney-at-law) Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:17 AM
Is your brother the richest man in the world? Or tell me is this a part of a robbed money by your father from the black money sent to Uganda.
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Citizen Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:18 AM
Please publish the source of investment. So that the citizens will know it is genuine. Also what was the advantage of wasting such a colossal amount of US$,
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R.P. Victor Perera - from Carlton vicinity Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:21 AM
Namal, bear it in mind - Your father and Uncles along with you robbed the public money on various commissions and these easy earnings were shared to your brother for this rocket project. We are not fools man to listen to your stupid stories.
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C.K.Lankaputhra Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:21 AM
Jobless fellow sending rockets with money from his private investments. How do you like that.
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Gamarala Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:27 AM
Private investment by the public?
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Kamal Jothywansa Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:37 AM
Actually, speaking we should give the punishment to your whole family like what happened in Nepal some years ago destroying the whole family who did wrong to the masses.
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mp Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:17 AM
When a liar tries to cover an untruth, he will have to say another lie and keep on repeating.
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melville perera Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:24 AM
rumoured a space craft is also under construction as an attachment with a capacity for 225 for permanent non landing circulation of the moon
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Sambo Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:33 AM
Private investment paid by the public.
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Citizens Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:45 AM
Who is the businessman who invested so much money??? Did that rocket land in the sun?? Your family, for generations to come, will pay dearly for the miserable situation that this beautiful country and its people have been put in.. These scoundrels bring shame to the prestigious school that they attended. Their names should be scrapped off school records.
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Siri wijesooriya Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:53 AM
Explain the benefits that sponsors got from your dad's and dad's brother's governments. Is it through sugar or white union? People do not have medicines and food. But you buggers are playing poor people's lives.
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Rishan Tuesday, 29 August 2023 09:37 AM
I saw some news saying it was around USD320m investment. Does the investor look into his return or risk for such a large amount besfore investing. He should have invest that money to build a new medical college so that at least 100 new doctors will pass out and contribute to our society.
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Ranjan Tuesday, 29 August 2023 09:56 AM
I can't give any comments other than this These comments are like a survey, when you analyse it proves how popular your party is ? No one in favour of your brother
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Kumar Tuesday, 29 August 2023 10:48 AM
He probably invested in Chandrayan 4! A visionary leader (emerging?!)
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rbh Tuesday, 29 August 2023 11:58 AM
The economy of the country cannot be built by dashing a political character but the economy was distroyed by the political character.
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Banda Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:18 PM
Ok Namal. We believe you and glad about our scientific achievements. However, why did your brother got Chinese loan for that? Please tell us where did it is place in the atmosphere? Why no one can find it? Where is the data it send to earth? Do you think we all fools like you and your uncles?
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Citizen Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:52 PM
The private investor is desi aunty, the source of income is menik malla. Rocket aimed to sun, still on the way to sun. Case is closed.
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ChildOfGod Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:01 PM
I read somewhere above Namal's response, he named the private investor and then goes on to say he has died Ha! Ha! Ha! probably got a ride to destiny in a WHITE VAN??. Also states the Private Investor gave his Brother 75Million to build a Islamic School!! anyone knows where this is built and whether it is in operation?. Looks like the 350M and 75M was secured tightly in the rocket and landed in a secret location and disbursed into Banks that have no customer disclosure and or invested in property and the likes by stooges who sucked up and had their palms well oiled.
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ANNECUNT Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:07 PM
We are absolutly sick of you and your family ,do not make anymore stupid statements
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arsg Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:28 PM
This survey is a market research of the present popularity of the clan. nearly 95% of the comments are detrimental to their popularity starting from big Mina
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P. de. silva - North America Tuesday, 29 August 2023 05:44 PM
I don't think that there are stupid blind businessman's or companies are to spend or invest money on these kinds dumb things other than like madush [drug kingpins]. Shame.
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Ranil Tuesday, 29 August 2023 06:15 PM
Namal putha, if this was any other civilized country with exemplary rule of law, your brother and you would not have any "privates"!
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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 29 August 2023 07:37 PM
Did Rajapaksha family have USD 320 millions before they got involved in politics? Prove the source of finds for this private investment. Who would want to spend USD 320 million in a risky project in the name of your brother? I can only imagine a drug lord, money launderer or organised crime boss with unaccounted money, would invest like that. So whatever you say , you are caught.
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Lester Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:35 PM
It cannot be denied the money was probably looted. However, the country itself is not poor because of Rajapakse. The opposite is true. By ending a 30-year civil war, Rajapakse has ensured that the country can (in theory) reach its economic potential. It will take some time to find capable people due to the "brain drain."
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Dvt Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:52 PM
Sorry A correction, it was not a rocket but it's a jacket or may be a JokeT Private and public money are the same as far MARA family concerned
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Abd Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:07 AM
Your brother is good for nothing but only sleeping, this project is also somewhat a dream he saw during day time sleep , but your father used his executive powers given to him by stupid people of country to work out his hallucination ,which went utter failure as it should be,Chichi’s all other achievements also fake
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Professor K.L.R. Premaratne Wednesday, 30 August 2023 11:01 AM
Thanks to DM and Namal for having 100 Negative comments which shows how much anger and enmity the Sri Lankans have on Rajapakshe family. Namal you cannot fool the masses anymore, for heaven sake, tell your father and Uncles never not to contest any elections but to retire from politics and rest at home or in a forest (ideal)
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UMAS ALI Monday, 04 September 2023 12:55 PM
This man is mentally retarded
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Hapun Wednesday, 06 September 2023 10:51 PM
Meka pol booruwek. Meka hora karala law exam pass wuney. Gonek
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