’’We have a 10 year phase, if it breaks there will be no recovery’’: Ranil

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- Ranil says Sajith and Anura failed to take leadership in 2022. All they did was give excuses

- If I win I will implement the Puluwan Sri Lanka proposals from the very next day

- I am building a strong Sri Lanka for the youth

- IMF terms and conditions cannot be changed. If Sajith and Anura are saying they can, they are talking rot

As the candidates enter the final week of campaigning ahead of the September 21 Presidential Election, Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe said his government had set a 10 year phase to get the country entirely out of the economic crisis and if it breaks at any time, there will be no recovery.

"Look I am coming here to win. But we have a 10-year phase and I will not be there all the time. If it breaks at any time there is no recovery," Wickremesinghe said in an interview with Daily Mirror. While maintaining that he was confident to win Saturday's Presidential Election, Wickremesinghe said that his opponents - Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake could compete with him as it was a democratic country but questioned why they failed to take leadership in 2022 when the country faced its worst ever crisis. "They have to tell us what they did two years ago," Wickremesinghe said. "Both of them had a chance. Both of them had the opportunity to come and take over. No one did. They gave reasons. Then I asked them to join me. They did not join me either. So they cannot say they were not asked," Wickremesinghe said.

Commenting on Premadasa and Dissanayake's comments that they would renegotiate the terms and conditions with the IMF if they win the presidency, Wickremesinghe said this was not possible. "Why don't they ask the IMF now and come back with a reply that they can do it. They cannot do it. They are only talking rot," he said.

Speaking of his immediate plans if he wins the Presidency, Wickremesinghe said that from the very next day after his victory he will implement the Puluwan Sri Lanka manifesto. He said he and the next government would build a strong Sri Lanka especially for the youth and he encouraged those who left the country following the 2022 crisis, to return to help develop the country. "I might not be around by 2048 but at the moment getting the economy moving and creating more income opportunities and improving education is very vital. And for those getting married, we need to have housing in different areas. So as the country improves it is the youth that will benefit," Wickremesinghe said.

The President further said that if he succeeds the Presidential Election, he will begin work from the very next day.

Comments - 92

Anil Fernando Monday, 16 September 2024 06:45 AM

Sajith will go one better. He will say that he will start work from the day he is elected. Ha!Ha!

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Raven Monday, 16 September 2024 01:52 PM

Anura has done even better. He's already elected and planning an interim cabinet. Hahaha.

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Man Tuesday, 17 September 2024 06:54 AM

If no second and third preferences are marked, AKD will get elected.

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Iwazaru Monday, 16 September 2024 06:49 AM

Hi! We are already broke and running on the rim. Your great tax reforms are fantastic for you to enjoy jolly chopper ride. Your chopper trips needs to be investigated. We are living in a bankrupt country. Suggest you get down the IMF Peter and Harasa for you flagging election campaign. Sorry but it is Sayonara for you. You will go down with your great team from the buds.

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Onlooker Monday, 16 September 2024 10:34 AM

He is untrue when he says Sajith

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Citizens Must Weigh The Consequences Of Their Vote Monday, 16 September 2024 06:53 PM

Absolutely. He’s behaving similarly what UK’s Rishi Sunak did before their elections. Over 14years, their party ruled UK, had a few leadership changes and was very confidently throwing election incentives before their recent elections. However, the public didn’t take the bait bcoz of various challenges all were facing. Now, the new Labour party has uncovered many areas of over spending (one was previous PM taking too many Helicopter rides) and few other concerns too. They are taking drastic measures now to cut down on expenses of the previous government coz new Finance Minister says UK can’t sustain these kind of expenditures. Same goes to SL, if current regime stays, more loans taken to maintain their high expenditures and corruption of some of the politicians. Opposition parties have assured spending cuts, downsizing at all levels of government, investigations of corruption etc. Therefore, over to you the Citizens of SL to decide who is the right candidate to make SL “Great Again”!

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Buddhist Monday, 16 September 2024 07:00 AM

As if Ranil could not do it in over 30 years in the parliament as Cabinet Minister, PM and President what is the assurance he can do it in 10 years? He has been a liar and a white-collar rogue in the past and will always be. Look at those who are around him including all the kapam karayos, central bank robbers, ministers who asked for bribes from an embassy, paga kings etc. They are the ones who will be in the cabinet if Ranil wins. Kick Ranil Out!

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Sandun Jayathileke Monday, 16 September 2024 07:01 AM

You old man what you could not do for 40 years how are you going to do in the next 10 years? You are a traitor of this nation who let this counrtry to this setuation.

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Nihal S Monday, 16 September 2024 07:05 AM

Thank you Sir, we will give you 10 more years to fix the country. By the way, what is your mentality to use Air Force helicopters fully paid by the public in your election campaign?

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Hiru Monday, 16 September 2024 07:10 AM

In 10 years he is going to be 87 years. How can the nation survive without him.

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Andrew Silva Monday, 16 September 2024 07:26 AM

Only recovery Dear Ranil is when the country has a break from you.

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Kevin Monday, 16 September 2024 11:21 AM

Very well said Andrew. Exactly my thoughts too.

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Nimal 1 Monday, 16 September 2024 07:29 AM

You will definitely be not around the political scene of this country from 22 September 2024. Both Sajith and Anura did not accept the leadership of the country in July 2022 because it was in such a mess and there was anarchy all over. Who would like to accept a country in such a state, except through a popular mandate. What you have done at best, is to postpone the repayment of our debts passing the burden onto coming generations. Furthermore, you have let your stooges enjoy the good life at the expense of the poor people of Sri Lanka who are still struggling desperately to make ends meet. People are about to speak, and speak they will.

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Neel Monday, 16 September 2024 12:01 PM

Correct, RW and his supports always pointing that why 2022 either Sajth or Anura came forward for the government, that because RW was the only person who agreed with Pohttuwa leaders to safe guard the them and there robbers. RW was a never ever popular person. He just rotten and useless political leader no vision. Its clear who ever around with him are already politically bankrupt. People will never trust him. His time has gone.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 16 September 2024 05:41 PM

Ok, what was the alternative action other than delaying the repayment? These loans were mainly obtained during Yahapalana by Sira and Ranil to buy consumer goods. You guys enjoyed that. Rajapakshas obtained loans but built infrastructure which can be used for a long time. Both parties made money that is true. But subversives created more damage than these commissions which many ignore now.

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Man Tuesday, 17 September 2024 06:49 AM

Don't you know that Rajapakshas' got the knighthood in Pandora papers after plundering?

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Sam Monday, 16 September 2024 07:30 AM

Well you had 45 years to fix Sri Lanka but you never did, what can you do at 75 years of age please stop bullshiting people of Sri Lanka. You only know how to divide people. Suddenly you got money to increase the salaries. You were only appointed to look after the thieves in Sri lankan politics. Ranil Go home please.

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Greedy pig Monday, 16 September 2024 07:35 AM

So he wanted to be for next 10 years. Hi monkey give a chance to the youngsters. Leave with dignity than be chased out.

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DOT Monday, 16 September 2024 07:35 AM

Grea! How about that 10 year phase run by another capable leader ?

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Where is your Wi-Fi Monday, 16 September 2024 07:38 AM

Even though Anura and Sajith didn't join you two years ago, why wasn’t 'Puluwan' implemented back then? Now, just before the elections, you’re making grand promises again. Last time, you talked about providing Wi-Fi for the youth—what happened to that? I’m frustrated with these empty promises. Please get ready to leave. Goodbyes will flood you on the 22nd.

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NPP is our hope Monday, 16 September 2024 10:12 AM

@ Where is your Wi-Fi - have you forgotten the economic context two years ago? People dying in queues to get the essentials, 13 hours of power cuts, ships docked in the Colombo port unable unload cargo due to lack of FOREX to pay suppliers, etc. First, Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe had to stabilise the economy, which was plummeting down. This initial target has been achieved thanks to the IMF framework. Now the second phase is implementing the provisions of Puluwan Sri Lanka. Why didn't the NPP assume the responsibility and reviewed the economy in 2022? The leader of the NPP's presidency dream will come to an abrupt end on the 22 of September.

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Lanka Shantha Monday, 16 September 2024 07:42 AM

Sir, all of a sudden if you happen to be bed ridden or dead what will happen to Sri Lanka? Don't worry we survived Gota and there is Almighty God to guide us along with India.

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Voter Monday, 16 September 2024 07:48 AM

This man has become restless….you could only protect rogues

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wickrama Wijayasiri Monday, 16 September 2024 07:51 AM

It is you who are promising to import cars, raise salaries, stop PAYE tax, etc., which you claimed as being necessary per plan, not too long ago. Are they 'Election Gundu' or what? It was you and your 'foster' brothers who brought us here. Why should we believe you now?

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Citizen Monday, 16 September 2024 07:58 AM

So far, every government has done one thing properly. The maintain problems. Sometimes giving temporary solutions, they never solve them. Then only they can manipulate people's minds to get votes. Here this man's strategy is trying to plant fear in people's minds. A desperate pitiful measure. It'll never work this time though.

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James Monday, 16 September 2024 08:03 AM

Ha Ha Its seems looking for ten year long to stay in power? Do not worry so may other capable people in this Country apart from 225 people

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Rip Winkle Monday, 16 September 2024 08:05 AM

Dear sir, Can you please put a lid on your silly doomsday predictions? The vast majority of the country's people have had enough of it, and you. Thank you.

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Kirihami Monday, 16 September 2024 08:10 AM

10 years is quite a long time for a young man like you. And I, along with many others, doubt whether a mandate-less caretaker president has the authority to make such commitments.

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Jude Monday, 16 September 2024 08:22 AM

Don't worry IMF will fund AKD and NPP government.

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Prof maheepala Monday, 16 September 2024 08:23 AM

This is the level of disaster you have brought in after ruling for 74 years. Now, you asking for power once again, after all the damage is done to our beautiful country. We know that you don’t feel shame, But voters cannot be fooled for ever, and God will punish you for all these looters of public money as he has shown over and over again.

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Don Monday, 16 September 2024 08:24 AM

Hey.. stop telling lies. The time has gone to hoodwink people by telling utter lies. Country is still bankrupt and run by borrowed money which will be added to already incurred debt. You had 40 years and now you are talking about another 20 years. Just go man. Someone else try a different method. You guys are scared if an outsider of your elite group comes to power and challenge your white collar crimes. Two years ago MR and GR wanted an effigy PM to dance to their tune. Others were not ready to do that. As a person who was rejected by people wanted someone to give you a post. Stop your BS talk.

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Ragitha Siriwansa Monday, 16 September 2024 08:24 AM

At least one candidate who speaks sense.

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This is reality Monday, 16 September 2024 08:27 AM

What have you really initiated by yourself for the benefit of the country during your political career. The result was very clear at the last General election. If not for the proportionate system, your party would have been history, worse having been in power yourself at that time. You only wanted to be the leader always, nothing else. That's what you want even today. You were forced to approach the IMF and the rest is history. Actually, do you have a vision for the country? We doubt it. Guess its time to pack up - and this time for good.

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Terrence K Monday, 16 September 2024 08:27 AM

Mr President what you say is true but your erstwhile deputy too who is young and has capabilities to continue the IMF program to fullfill the stated objective with innovative changes to boost the economy of the country as the team with him will definitely get the country out of the rut it is in as they are well focussed on a vision and mission. As you are ageing life is uncertain, surely the politicians who are with you down the line wll bring down the economy in case of your absence. Whilst you have excellent leadership qualities you can contribute towards this change as you have skills in mentoring them by being a trouble shooter the only thing is that Sajith should be gracious enough to forget the past and take you on board after this election to this end afterall instead of feeling it is infradig to accept a position, you have achieved your dream of being President of this country which is written in the annals of history.!!!!!

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A Good Citizen Monday, 16 September 2024 08:33 AM

You will get more than 10 years inside for playing dirty politics and the corruption you have committed when in power!!!

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Ravi Monday, 16 September 2024 08:33 AM

Absolutely Mr. Ranil. The phase will not be broken. You'll be continued as the President with a more qualified team.

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Nalini Monday, 16 September 2024 08:33 AM

100% agree

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Aela Monday, 16 September 2024 08:47 AM

Please stop your ranting you cussed man and start packing your bags. You were in politics for more than 45 years and what a waste of time. Depart from us you selfish scoundrel.

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Aela Monday, 16 September 2024 08:51 AM

Please stop lying. Your set in stone IMF policies have been violated the last few weeks with election goodies. How come?

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Citizens Have Lost Trust In You After The Sudden U- Turn Monday, 16 September 2024 08:53 AM

We can’t believe what you are saying anymore after the sudden slew of changes you implemented or trying to implement recently. Initially saying due to IMF conditions, unable to change the drastic measures taken to get the IMF loans and repayment extension. Citizens went on strike, people suffered further and still suffering from the consequences of these measures. SUDDENLY IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, ABLE TO AMEND THESE DRASTIC MEASURES YOU GAZETTED. Repaying those loans will be an ongoing exercise for the next 20 to 40 years. At the rate you and your fellow so called politicians spend, may go on further for another 60 to 80 years. Therefore, you have lost the trust of the people and Sajith or AKD will definitely work out a reasonable proposal to move the country forward with a younger team of professionals. The current team doesn’t have the mandate of the citizens any longer.

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Sanath H Monday, 16 September 2024 08:57 AM

What was he doing for past 45 years in the parliament? Now he has woken up?

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Aela Monday, 16 September 2024 08:58 AM

It's corruption you stupid. And economic recovery will follow. You are incapable of eradicating corruption since you are corrupt yourself.

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Rouge Monday, 16 September 2024 09:11 AM

You are not going to win, we are not interested in your 10 year plan. You had plenty of opportunities to do what is best for the people and the country. YOU FAILED, YOU ARE A LOSER. Pack your bags and go home, Enough is Enough.

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amaree Monday, 16 September 2024 09:56 AM

You WON the election with Fmr Prez MS and finally involved in the CENTRAL BANK BOND SCAM. Your hands are NOT clean

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APPUWA Monday, 16 September 2024 09:14 AM

Yes Sir, talking is easy. Hope and pray that people will be wise on the 21st.

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Aela Monday, 16 September 2024 09:32 AM

Gonil Billa, trying to bully and frighten voters into voting for him.

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Sen Rajapaksha Monday, 16 September 2024 09:41 AM

Your statements are contradicting day by day. Ten years is too long a time to keep you and you not the sole leader who can govern. It is time for us to pick a new leader for long term sustainability

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Mohamed Adham Monday, 16 September 2024 09:50 AM

So says the PROTECTOR of ALL THE CROOKS who plundered this country and brought ALL OF US into the situation of what we are. Bean truly needs a BRAIN SCAN.

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warren Monday, 16 September 2024 09:50 AM

Dear Sir, let me first salute you for being the most outstanding president Sri Lanka had since independence. A handful of people scoff at the idea of a developed nation by 2048. This shows how narrow-minded these people are. If our great kings thought that they would not be around in the year 2000 and why build massive infrastructure, would we have, for example, the cascade system that irrigates thousands of hectares even today? If the Japanese leaders thought the same after the end of the world war, where Japan was pulverised and quelled, would Japan achieve this level of development and technological advancement that they enjoy today? If the founding fathers of the US thought in the same vein, would the US become an economic powerhouse within less than 300 years? Though a minority has such a low level of thinking, the silent majority venerates you. Have no qualms, sir. You will emerge as the president of this nation on 22, after the first count!

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BanduXX Monday, 16 September 2024 10:51 AM

You will emerge as the president of this nation on 22, after the first count! OMG Heaven help. Vote for him is a vote for corruption, cronyism and nepotism. Anyway time left for you to dream till 22nd.

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I am a Marxist Monday, 16 September 2024 11:37 AM

You people are so disillusioned and brainwashed, you pick only a part of a statement and comment. Typical Marxists! Why can't you comment about why AKD didn't assume responsibility at the height of the economic crisis in 2022 and show his capacity and capability?

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M Fernando Monday, 16 September 2024 05:56 PM

Ancient kings built tanks and bunds, Yes. The Japanese worked hard to rebuild their country, having received large injections of capital from the West (not as loans) in order to do so. Sorry., what has RW achieved in his "Great Two Years" ? Beyond taking the country further down the debtor path ?

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Fed up of you Monday, 16 September 2024 09:54 AM

Ranil, before you go on further fear mongering as a last-ditch attempt to save yourself just ask yourself who put Sri Lanka in this economic mess in the first place. Look at a mirror and you will get the answer. If providing the country, the basic essentials such as power and energy by not paying back the loans you yourself took is the 10-year phase you are talking about as your greatest achievement, that story is only good for the gullible. Times have changed, and most voters are not that that ignorant anymore. There are much better Sri Lankans than you in this country and outside it who are far more capable of managing economic revival and pull us out of the crisis you caused. Please leave it to them and stop crying wolf!

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Dilakshan Seneviratne Tuesday, 17 September 2024 12:25 AM

Well presented, absolutely correct. This man should have stayed retired, the R’s brought him to save their skin. After the Gota debacle, SL had the opportunity to start a quick rebuild, as the masses were ready for it. That opportunity was lost by this selfish opportunist acting like a dictator on the one hand, insulting the judiciary and openly allowing corruption and on the other hand sucking up to the west and IMF. In the end the poor people of SL were the losers. A Historical Disaster indeed.

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Citizen Monday, 16 September 2024 09:57 AM

No one is indispensable. You and JR in addition to all PMs and presidents ruined this country since the independance.

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Mani Ratnam Monday, 16 September 2024 10:15 AM

The fundamental flaw in Srilankan politics since independence. The first thing they did immeadiately after independence is to defranchise the so called Indian Tamils. Even though they contributed for nearly half of the then GDP. Galoya (Pattipalai Aaru_ changed to Gal Oya)project was commissioned. People, mainly Tamils were removed to pave way for people from other areas ( Sinhalese )were brought and given land. Followed by Sinhala only in 1956. Then came 1958 communal riots..followed by more riots in 1961,1971,1981. Then came the state sponcered communal riots in 77 culminated by the 83 riots. Standardisation and the 77 riots forced the Tamils ( the youth) to loose confidence in their own leaders and paved way for the militant groups. 83 riots fueled the growth of the militant group. Then India was not happy with JR so brought in IPKF. downfall of SriLanka from the best performing ecconomy in southeast asia at independence to the worst performing economy. Two nations needed in S

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10 YRS!! 1 YR AND THE RAJAPASKE CONTROLLED STOOGES WILL TAKE OVER. NOW GUNDAS THAT HE COULD NOT ACTIVATE BEING 40 YEARS IN POLITICS, EVEN CHILDREN WILL NOT BUY YOUR GUNDAS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN S Monday, 16 September 2024 12:56 PM

EXCELLENT RESPONSE TO THE FOX'S DESPERATE PLEA TO THE NATION. CAN SOMEONE TAKE A LOUD SPEAKER AND GO AROUND INFORMING THE PEOPLE WHAT A PAST HISTORY THIS VINDICTIVE OLD PUPPET IS, ALL HE HAS DONE IS COVERED UP ALL THE CORRUPTION THAT HAS TAKEN PLACE THE LAST FEW DECADES AND NOW TALKING BIG ABOUT 10 MORE YEARS!!!. AS HAS BEEN REPEATED TIME

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upulwan Monday, 16 September 2024 10:19 AM

What a depleted old man Ranil has become now! Even his election campaign messaging is so pessimistic and negative. What a sad end to the grand old UNP to end up as an empty gas tank!

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Soori Maripalan Monday, 16 September 2024 11:03 AM

Bambuwa, this man has given 60 years to do something for the country! Still not finish and need another 10 years! What a funny JOKE by this Pimpi Pina!!

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Ravana Monday, 16 September 2024 11:04 AM

Aren't you tired of conning people? Wouldn't you like to see us breathe a sigh of relief at the sound of your name, by now? We are tired of you, taking us for fools. Please just let us, not live in luxury, live in peace. Please.

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sam Monday, 16 September 2024 11:05 AM

You cant fool all the people all the time

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Mark Anandappa Monday, 16 September 2024 11:08 AM

Talking bullshit/ Country will survive without you

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VJ Monday, 16 September 2024 11:09 AM

The people of this country are bankrupt to an extent that they believe if you can buy fuel and food, we are a developed nation. Such people are capable of electing leaders like RW. He has proven in the past 45 years that he is nothing other than a moosalaya. If he is elected president, you can write off this country for good.

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Ravana Monday, 16 September 2024 11:15 AM

Cry baby Cry. You had enough chance no point of crying now.

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Dinesh Perera Monday, 16 September 2024 11:16 AM

The VFS fiasco has again put us tourism folk in trouble. No way RW. Your time is up.

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Kevin Monday, 16 September 2024 11:31 AM

Desperately trying to paint the IMF as the boogeyman. Won't work. In all countries and in SL for 16 previous times the IMF has worked with many different political parties. What you say nowadays is incoherent. We still remember your 2048 promise which is 24 years away. No, thank you.

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Puluwan Sri Lanka Monday, 16 September 2024 11:32 AM

Palayan Sri Lanka

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Duminda Monday, 16 September 2024 11:51 AM

Dumb statement

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nad Monday, 16 September 2024 12:06 PM

Then need to find someone live that long .,not corrupted ,

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Kowtiliya Monday, 16 September 2024 12:06 PM

Problems will be solved only when I am in power. Then I invite anybody to join me who praises me no matter how corrupt they are or responsible for terrorist acts both in North or South. There is no policy or law in the politrical arena but have to implement something to restructure or rewelding required by the global atmospheric warming.....that wil heal the wounded nations.

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Prof. K.M. Keerthisinghe Monday, 16 September 2024 12:16 PM

OK Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe, we agree with you as you have the experience tackling any crisis or any problems our country encounters, but you are with the dirty potuwa rogues, this is what people hate you. You should have contested Under Elephant symbol and UNP.

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Joo Joo Ganga Monday, 16 September 2024 12:19 PM

Ranil is now shivering thinking AKD will become the President and he will have to answer for CB issue and will have to bring his friend AM from Singapore.

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Mohamed Burhan Monday, 16 September 2024 12:19 PM

That is not good thinking.God is their for this country.There more than 200 lakhs to look after our country.God will look after our beautiful country.not only me to give life to the country

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Dr. Ananda Lamahewa Monday, 16 September 2024 12:21 PM

Don't talk anything bull shit about 2048- or 10-year plans, talk about the current problems our country facing. As you think, still we have not recovered from the crisis.

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B000ZIL ROJA-PAKSHE - FUEL PUMPER FROM US Monday, 16 September 2024 12:25 PM

You crazy Ranil, even now it is not too late. Get out from contesting the Presidential Election.

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Lol Wijeratne - From the Finance Ministry Monday, 16 September 2024 12:31 PM

Ranil and Wijedasa Rajapakshe thinks that without them SL will collapse having great leaders like Anura Kumara and Sajith Premadasa. As these people still listen and act according to Mina Rajapakshe, they will not prosper anymore.

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J.H. Jayasekera -[Attorney-at-Law] Monday, 16 September 2024 12:36 PM

Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe, you tarnished the image of UNP brought up by JR and Ranasinghe Premadasa still united with SLPP looters.

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Historian Monday, 16 September 2024 12:49 PM

Mani Ratnam- I fully agree with you. In a Nutshell you have clearly described the full history for the downfall of SL. I fully agree we need 2 states in one country.

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AJ Monday, 16 September 2024 12:52 PM

Hey RW, it’s not giving reasons and ran away but you were hand picked to serve rajapakshas by them ,SP and SF forwarded their demands, truthfully AKD not even invited, yes, that bcz ,they have political future to think of, in return you are political deserted,isolated guy with one national list seat, their choice is right, once you got into the office, withdrew support and chase Aragalaya fellows out, you tax harshly and severely , you never bothered of millions of poor,but recently you gave them two ten kg rice packets for grab their vote, you didn’t take actions to identify of bankruptcy and effort, to bring back stolen wealth and bring central bank rogues to courts, your modus operandi is collect pay back from whole nation,who are not part and Parcel of bad economic situation, you are telling others cannot change IMF contract,so you too can’t, but wait and see, they will do something good, we counting days to say bye to you RW

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Bernard Jayatilake Monday, 16 September 2024 01:22 PM

This is not IMF's official stand as they have indirectly indicated that they are amenable to any amendments which Sri Lanka considers detrimental to the living standards of its people although you stubbornly stick to every clause in the deal hoping to capitalize from it and you have thus become unsuitable even to be appointed as an advisor even because you disregard the sufferings of the people and want go stick to the deal standing in the way to re-negotiation/amendment of the deal with the IMF.

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Dilakshan Seneviratne Monday, 16 September 2024 02:36 PM

This guy is responsible for repaying the people for the utter mess and chaos he has created. Is he a joker, delusional or what? Acting very irrationally, treating the suffering people as play objects. Judgement awaits!!!!

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Volker Metzger Monday, 16 September 2024 03:58 PM

There's no question about it, Ranil and his government, as well as his SLPP supporters, must go!!! This, and the expected new, "better" (!?) presidents Anura Kumara or Sajith, have brought none of the country's really (big) problems any closer to being solved!!! I cannot share the euphoria that keeps cropping up in the comments that everything will be fine or at least better!!! Are the two top politicians (!!!???) Anura Kumara and Sajith mentioned above a priori equipped with more qualified leadership skills than Ranil!? Nothing in the behavior of AKD and Sajith to date suggests this!!! They only reveal mediocrity in their behavior, nothing that indicates any exceptional personality traits or qualities!!! And the political programs they offer are often unspecific and questionable in content!!! I just hope, for the majority of the suffering people, that the euphoria and optimism shown by many people now does not soon turn out to be a grandiose illusion and followed disappointment !!!

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CitizenP Monday, 16 September 2024 04:18 PM

This man is suffering from a blusterer syndrome.

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Mani Ratnam Monday, 16 September 2024 04:18 PM

Downfall of SriLanka from the best performing ecconomy in southeast asia at independence to the worst performing economy and the main, if not the single reason for this is the policy of "discriminate the minorities at any cost." You can't blame the politicians for this. Whenever they came up with anti minority slogans the majority people liked it and voted for them.. It was the easy way out for the politicians. So dont blame the Politicians. Blame yourself.

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Citizen Monday, 16 September 2024 05:08 PM

Sir you are a seasoned politician with 10 year phase plan and people are to agree and listen .Reality Sir As at now product is there to be sold but every day increased prices to buy this.Business is closing dow.Finding desperate to hold on to their small business and pay staff.This is peoples thinking today and not living and satisfied country will be ok in 10 years and 49 years.

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prageethw Monday, 16 September 2024 05:53 PM

lol so funny, scaremongering not gonna work, bye bye Ranil...

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Ganesh Monday, 16 September 2024 06:03 PM

Anyway with 6-12 months after the election, we will know if we will have abundance or famine. If our worldly possessions will become a property of the state or not. Honestly hope, we don't have another episode akin to 2022.

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Upul Monday, 16 September 2024 06:17 PM

We have heard this type of meaningless stupid statements from you over four decades you liar. Pack your bags to go home after the elections without trying to deceive people anymore.

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B. Perera Monday, 16 September 2024 07:13 PM

Oh ! This Man Ranil Wickremesinghe ! On the one hand he must be acknowledged to be a master manipulator who did a fantastic job for himself holding onto the never-to-be windfall - the presidency that fell on his lap. For holding onto this 'gift' this long with blessings of all those no shame no-principle MPs. who shamelessly crossed over and supported every single move, draconian laws he imposed on the publlic or tried doing so. On the other hand he is by far one of the most hated, criticized, and failed politicians Sri Lanka saw surpassing even his uncle, the chief architect of the curse that befell Sri Lanka since 1977. RW is losing his mind when he says, 2048, 10 years and so on, timeframes he quotes he will resurect the country that he and his cohorts dragged in to. No thank you Sir, please settle down in the sunset of your life and let the thousands of ordinary, capable, honest citizens who will resurrect this country minus thuggery, corruption, nepotism and despair.

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Dann Jay Monday, 16 September 2024 07:21 PM

It’s time for him to mature and recognize both his strengths and weaknesses. In the end, he’s only deceiving himself.

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Volker Metzger Monday, 16 September 2024 09:11 PM

There is no question that Ranil and his government, as well as his SLPP supporters, must go! This, and the expected new, "better" (!?) presidents Anura Kumara or Sajith, have brought none of the country's really (big) problems any closer to being solved! I cannot share the euphoria that is repeatedly expressed in the comments that everything will now be fine or at least better! Are the two top politicians (!!!???) Anura Kumara and Sajith mentioned above a priori equipped with more qualified leadership skills than Ranil!? Nothing in the behavior of AKD and Sajith to date suggests this! They only reveal mediocrity in their behavior, nothing that indicates any exceptional personality traits or qualities! And the political programs they offer are often unspecific and questionable in content! I just hope, for the majority of the suffering people, that the euphoria and optimism shown by many people now does not soon prove to be a grandiose illusion and disappointment follows!!!

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Sambo Tuesday, 17 September 2024 08:43 AM

You and your IMF. You say the rules cannot be changed but you can make election pledges of increasing salaries reducing taxers increasing pensions. Are you the only person who can a run a country and there is no one else. It you people who ruined and brought it bankruptcy so it is you duty to take it out of this mess.

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