Video: Bathiudeen, Ali support Maithri

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All Ceylon Muslim Congress Leader and Minister Rishard Bathiudeen and MP Ameer Ali pledged their support to common opposition’s presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena a short while ago.

The minister and the MP along with many other ACMC members arrived at the Opposition Leaders Office and are in a news briefing being held with the participation of UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Chandrika Kumaratunga.

Video by Sanath Desmond

Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Comments - 35

M.F.Khan Monday, 22 December 2014 08:56 PM

Haikem must be waiting for a big?

Bala Monday, 22 December 2014 03:46 PM

Ahh. The winds of change are blowing in the right direction - soon the monsoon will set in and more support for My3as more govt violence is seen.

Nanda Sena Monday, 22 December 2014 03:46 PM

The tide is changing.....these are the winds of change!

Ravi Monday, 22 December 2014 03:46 PM

Victory is certain now!!!

Ryan Monday, 22 December 2014 05:18 PM

With this Mahindas win 100% assured.

ashok Monday, 22 December 2014 05:26 PM

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

cbvraju Monday, 22 December 2014 05:27 PM

A long awaited silence is now broken So Thonda,Samba and others might follow.

malij Monday, 22 December 2014 05:27 PM

You should have made that comment yesterday.

shatha Monday, 22 December 2014 08:47 PM

GOOD BUSINESS MAN

Mif Monday, 22 December 2014 03:42 PM

Well done..!

farook Monday, 22 December 2014 09:05 PM

Ahh you are right we cant geta brand new motor bikes for fifty thousand

gayan Monday, 22 December 2014 09:10 PM

Same people who critizised him lastweek now praising him here. Banana republic.

Senaratne Monday, 22 December 2014 10:59 PM

Bathiudeen is a smart businessman! Nothing more needs to be said! But if that Ali had atleast a semblance of dignity he should have resigned from his ministership and told the government to shove it without deceiving a fellow Muslim!So much for principles!

Hurukappa Monday, 22 December 2014 11:00 PM

Hurruk!

Alex Monday, 22 December 2014 11:21 PM

A timely move, slapping Rauff Hakeem where it hurts most. Great work sir!Hope you will work with the new team for the betterment of the country.

Press Monday, 22 December 2014 11:32 PM

They all look sick, the deserters are arrogantly marching towards their conquest!

waran Tuesday, 23 December 2014 05:59 PM

Where Mr Hakkim is he under lock and key

CITIZEN Wednesday, 24 December 2014 02:13 PM

HAKEEM IS WAITING TILL THE EGG HOPPERS ARE SERVED

Thanks VEry much Monday, 22 December 2014 03:03 PM

Thank GOD, We believe that Tamil, Muslim, and Christian will live in the country peacefully after this election with new governement

Abdullah Monday, 22 December 2014 02:56 PM

Brave leader, Masha Allah

Spitfire Monday, 22 December 2014 02:56 PM

Now that is coup for MY3 faction. This is is a big blow for MR.

Good Sign Monday, 22 December 2014 02:57 PM

wow wow wow...Very good sign for my3...Nice move....All are Expecting TNA, SLMC. we do not understand what still MR. hakeem is doing

SriLankan Monday, 22 December 2014 02:58 PM

Wise decision. Many more to follow.

lelani Monday, 22 December 2014 02:58 PM

Big big fish...

channa Monday, 22 December 2014 03:00 PM

You may fool some people some other time but you can not fool all people all the time

supun Monday, 22 December 2014 03:02 PM

What a great pair of responsible politicians. You are a blessed to this country. Long hail both of you.

Sri Lankan Monday, 22 December 2014 03:02 PM

Smart Move...

Abdullah Monday, 22 December 2014 02:56 PM

Brave leader, Masha Allah

NADARAJAH SETHURUPAN Monday, 22 December 2014 03:08 PM

"Taliban Movement of Sri Lanka" now with Mithiri.

WIN SL Monday, 22 December 2014 03:09 PM

Well done Sir...Thank you

Ashroff Monday, 22 December 2014 03:12 PM

Mashallah very wise decision - good luck and all the very best

Rifai Monday, 22 December 2014 03:12 PM

eye ra aappa kavada ?

Fassey Monday, 22 December 2014 03:21 PM

Very good decision Rauff Hakeem too should follow

shameem akthar Monday, 22 December 2014 03:32 PM

Mr Azwer,- your sacrifice facilitated this.SAM

arafath Monday, 22 December 2014 03:37 PM

I think LMC too o the same.Thonda may do so.

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