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Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya officially declared Maithripala Sirisena as the new President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka a short while ago.


Making the official declaration in terms of the powers vested in him by the Constitution, Deshapriya said that Mr. Sirisena obtained a majority of 51.28% votes, and is therefore the new President of the country.


Addressing the media and the candidates, at the Elections Department, he thanked the outgoing President for ensuring a peaceful election and a transfer of power thereafter.


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  • udaya Friday, 09 January 2015 01:11 PM

    All credit should to go to youSir

    shiranifernando Saturday, 10 January 2015 11:23 AM

    We need more and more Brave , honest People who will not stand for corruption in this country so we can be equal to Singapore .

    Bandula Saturday, 10 January 2015 03:52 AM

    This cleary show how muvh one can achieve if one is allowed to do his job without interference fron politicsl idiots . well done good jobb fone EC

    Nims Saturday, 10 January 2015 03:45 AM

    Thank you Sir, You are greatest EC we ever had in Sri Lanka. You demonstrated an excellent example to all the Government servants how to be unbiased while performing their duties without becoming boot lickers of the dirty politicians

    lukman Friday, 09 January 2015 09:53 PM

    Unsung hero for this peaceful fair election is Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya. Thank you sir via DM Android App

    Cheers Friday, 09 January 2015 02:10 PM

    Look at them they are praising you before they were your enemy remember our people are short sighted

    Daya Friday, 09 January 2015 01:47 PM

    A new era in the making.The world and the srilankan populations, including Sinhalese, Muslims and Tamils have given the mandate for the change.The new president has an enoromous task. Hope he delivers his goals to the Srilankans.Maithripala Sirisens and RW jointly can develop the country and be like Lee kuwan yu the former PM of Singapore.Good luck.Hats off to you Elections Commissioner. You are a true Public servant..

    justice Friday, 09 January 2015 01:40 PM

    Thank you Commissioner. You are an honest and good Govt. officer. We will excuse you for selecting date 8 for everything at his insistence. When you next see him that number 8 is lucky only for the Chinese ant for Sri Lankans. Also shoot that astrologer when you pass that way. Salman Khan and Modis election media advisor tried their best. Sri Lankans like local artists ant foreign ones. Also thank BBS for their wonderful help. How does that spokesman always manage to get media attention to advice the whole world?

    robert Friday, 09 January 2015 01:40 PM

    Congratulations to the enlightened and fearless Sri Lankan voters.They braved intimidation and threats but cast their ballot fearlessly,and have now ushered in a new .president supported by the entire opposition including stalwarts like Chandrika,Ranil,etcNow the new dispensation has to clean up the mess left behind by the clan Rajapakse who put their family before the country,why they lost.

    Nirmal Chandrasena Friday, 09 January 2015 01:31 PM

    Congrats new president

    udaya Friday, 09 January 2015 01:11 PM

    All credit should to go to you Sir

    Euclid Friday, 09 January 2015 12:43 PM

    Hip Hip Hurra!

    Citizen Friday, 09 January 2015 01:07 PM

    Congratz.... looking for a better future for all citizen

    CP Friday, 09 January 2015 01:05 PM

    The Man of the match !! Great Job Sir !!

    Ravi S Friday, 09 January 2015 01:02 PM

    Hope the new President makes a difference by returning the country to complete accountability and good stewardship. Scrap the constitutional and legal immunity available to wrong-doers and bring all the wrong doers to books. Make Public Service exemplary and zero-tolerant to corruption. Recruit public servants on the basis of egalitarian meritocracy. Hope he has the courage to do what JRJ did to Sirimavo. Hope he makes every Sri Lanka in and overseas - proud as how Singaporeans and Australians feel about their countries as at the moment it is shameful to call ourselves Srilankan.

    Mother Lanka Friday, 09 January 2015 12:55 PM

    Thanks for all help to achieve this results with so many obstacles. Now MS your turn to unite religiously culturally and so many other ways divided our nation together. All the best via DM Android App

    Shan Friday, 09 January 2015 12:53 PM

    EC, you did a commendable job. Your brevity is much appreciated. You stood on your ground without being a puppet. Congrats and Thanks Sir.

    Parakrama Friday, 09 January 2015 12:53 PM

    well done Mr EC and you have done fantastic work during the election timeThank you

    Sri Lankan Friday, 09 January 2015 12:50 PM

    Another HURRA !! But, HURRY to clear the MESS.

    MADUKRM22 Friday, 09 January 2015 12:48 PM

    Congrats to the new President !! And to Ranil as well. We hope to see a UNP govt elected to power soon

    Sri Lankan Friday, 09 January 2015 12:47 PM

    We thank you for your brave stand for a peaceful election. good luck and let the peace prevail in our mother lanka.

    arunasalam Friday, 09 January 2015 12:47 PM

    Congratulations Sri Lanka.Up to you to take a new direction or fall into the same mire.


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