MR in the ring against RW?

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Four United People Freedom Alliance (UPFA) allies today spoke in favour of fielding former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the prime ministerial candidate at the forthcoming general election so as to ensure its victory.

They said there was no other hope of defeating incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and that Mr. Rajapaksa had secured 5.8 million votes at the January presidential election.

“This is not a battle against President Maithripala Sirisena but a move against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was appointed outside constitutional procedures,” Democratic Left Front (DLF) Leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara told a news conference held in Colombo.

The others who spoke in favour of such a move were Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) Leader Dinesh Gunawardena, National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader Udaya Gammanpila.

Mr. Nananyakkara said they were against the national unity government concept and were keen to set up a UPFA government to make the country self-sufficient. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Comments - 58

Damien Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:57 PM

Please come back sir.You are the only leader after the great DS Senanayake that took Sri Lanka on the right path.Whatever all these people who hate on you have stated you are the Greatest leader Sri Lanka has had during modern times.Our motherland needs you.We are waiting for that day when you rule Sri Lanka again.God bless you sir.

Sue Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:40 AM

These poor fellows have nothing else to do but keep clinging to the Satakaya as everyone else have rejected them.

V Andrew Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:50 AM

Well said Upali. The so called leftists are a disgrace.

K. C. John Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:00 PM

6.3 mil want him to stay at home!

mal Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:09 PM

Why a president degrading himself to become prime minister?? what about Nimal siripala, WImal W, DInesh the big talkers??

mal Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:12 PM

Yes only one who is destroying the country too.

sam silva Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:14 PM

Mr Ex President- Why are you so hungry for power? Two Presidential terms, One term as Prime Minister- should be enough for the most power greedy politician.Some come to politics to rob. We are daily seeing the unbelievable levels of robbing that as taken place.

WIN SL Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:23 PM

All we know is Sri Lankan’s are intelligent. But it’s very funny why people are still running behind a robber. I think the Politicians who promote this former crook are not even having nursery level education. Please don’t ask for trouble again.

nizam Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:23 PM

Are the SLFP / UPFA going to follow Maithripalanaya or Manindachinthanaya Ithiti........??? or the MR Rajapalanaya Your answer ???

Ganesh Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:38 PM

There is no doubt that MR must have secured 5.8 M votes but how he got is the biggest question by feeding ,hiding his biggest theft ,and using state media for his propaganda among the rural mass who now know his robbery and thuggery so it will become 3.8 M

DJ Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:44 PM

These left idiots should be left out permanently, MR bought 5.8 million votes not won. We can watch the real results this time cause no election violations will be tolerated

Kuma Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:45 PM

Ravi is 100% right, even though they struggle to find a meal and live in abject poverty, these people will always be taken for a ride by their corrupt leaders like MR, Mervin etc. Its their lack of education and grasp of the world they live in contribute to this cycle of misery.

Dane Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:49 PM

Looks like the mere name "Mahinda Rajapakse" freaks you out.

mal Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:50 PM

Yes he is only man can save this country from Ethonol, drugs, mafia, casino, arms dealing, fraud what a wonderful man?!!!

mayday Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:53 PM

Good. That would be the last nail on the coffin.

banda Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:20 AM

Not 40 odd percent its 47.6% to be exact you idiot.

johan Tuesday, 10 February 2015 01:23 PM

Already MS and CBK have swept him out of SLFP.He will not get a chance.Displeased SLFPers not even regard him.Only outdated politicians fromoutdated political parties trying to ride on his back for their peronal gains

Prince Tuesday, 10 February 2015 01:27 PM

I cannot believe how fools can talk proud of MR after he and his family lived a life better than the Queen of England. it was our money he robbed. he should have left in dignity any way after the second term. Now if he contests, he will be another crook who is trying to get into power to cover the fortunes he has made. BIG TIME CROOK IS GETTING THE SUPPORT FROM PEOPLE LIKE HIM TO HIDE THEMSELVES TOO.

Ran Tuesday, 10 February 2015 01:55 PM

Peole know to whom to vote. please do not vote to tugs nd liers. I trust Vasu, now vasu became ...... Veraya still not improved his quality of speech,

musalman Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:06 PM

SL History very clear that the person who was elected as president shall never come to parliament as an ordinary member.This is the right time for him to devote to religious work and do meditation.If he recollect his own memories would tell him to regret for what his kith and kin did to this country. No way for him to come back to public life only people like weerawanse who do not have any policy and other old foxes need somebody for their own personal benefit

Ukkun Putha Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:06 PM

Jack learn to express your ideas in a decent way. You have shown the public your true colours.

kumar Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:11 PM

vasu is showing his true leftist cover.The old men want to go to their graves clinging to power and not to be in heart of public. they misdirected a great leader and now wants to seal the fate of Sri Lanka.

s kandage Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:12 PM

no one can escape karmic reaction. Politicians can deceive people but when karmic results start to do its turn then nowhere to turn! So all be careful?

Voter Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:16 PM

The 5.8 million votes were polled because he spent billions. Do you think that MR can spend billions again out of his personal wealth this time via DM Android App

Jayan Tuesday, 10 February 2015 02:25 PM

The only place left to go for Mahinda Rajapaksa is Welikada prison.

Nalin Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:48 PM

Namaste: Mahinda the only Sinhalese who stood up to Indian imperialists. He wiped out the Indian terrorist arm trained, armed, financed, managed and branded Tamil Tigers by India Jai Hind.

Baba Wednesday, 11 February 2015 10:38 AM

Media campaign to destroy MR worked really well and is still working with the help of Diaspora. This is what diaspora linked to LTTE wanted.

sunil Friday, 13 February 2015 08:44 PM

There must be a retirement age for politicians in Sri Lanka.Of what use are these old political fossils to the wellbeing of the country.They are political clowns like "Andare" of old who keeps the King amused and otherwise of no practical use to the country.What else could these jokers do but hang on even to the most corrupt leader in order to keep drawing a salary and enjoy the perks and publicity of being in parliament.Is there one single good thing this fossil Nanayakkara has done for the good of the country that is of use to the people.Retire old man and let a young person with integrity and principles serve the country rather than hanging on to privileges at the expense of the public purse like proverbial dog in the hay stack.

sammy Saturday, 14 February 2015 05:54 AM

Vasudeva is insane. he has been in the opposition and in political wilderness for such a long time, he cannot give what he enjoyed with MR. time that this goon retire and get into a nursing home to enjoy the rest of the time that is left for him. good luck Vasu and his name should be changed to Vasideva Nana-yakkara

Jayantha Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:26 AM

Let him come. That will be another mistake and he will be learnt another lesson from the people.

Kithsiri Monday, 09 February 2015 03:11 PM

This is the only way to look after Sri Lanka . There is no National leader in the country.Hon MR is the right person to bring the country up today.Other leaders are not the real they are just leaders.They want to be in power only they do not want look after Sinhala People or tamil or muslim people. go Hon MR please come forward and look after us.we are withe you Sir.

jack Monday, 09 February 2015 05:19 PM

Aney Kithsiri mamai umbai dhanne MR ge Honorable kama..

manoj Monday, 09 February 2015 05:33 PM

end of politics for wasu and the crowed please bring MR it is a sure win for UNP|

sri Monday, 09 February 2015 08:14 PM

All depends on Tamil and Muslim votes !

willowsd Monday, 09 February 2015 09:20 PM

These idiots know their days are numbered and now they trying every trick in their bags

ibadun Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:19 AM

under the name of yahapalanaya there are major and key position appointments went against to constitution which are PM and CJ

hamed Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:21 AM

useless brainless and selfish politician via DM Android App

dulan Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:30 AM

Vasu,WW etc are pinning for the good times and the God Father .

Eds Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:12 AM

5.8 mil await the return of a true leader!

yasmin Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:14 AM

H.E. our new Pres and Hon.,new PM pls be cautious, we have peace now,do not allow anyone to creep in and spoil the show.

Perera Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:16 AM

MR is the only one who can save the country now.

Eranda Prasad Rathnayake Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:16 AM

We r with Hon.Ranil Wickremesinghe..Required Leader Ship for the Time being.

Maroof N. Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:18 AM

4 useless bankrupt bootlickers, who lost their credibility and of course their perks, trying to misguide the public again. This time people will teach them a lesson.

de silva Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:24 AM

It is enough what he and his family has done to this country.He should now stay at medamookalana and do some meditation.

upali Monday, 09 February 2015 02:22 PM

These are the bloody leftist who was supposed to have principles. Now, they have lost the ministerial perks and are dying to get them back from Mahinda. They have forgotten the corruption and nepotism of the Rajapaksa era convinetly because their privileges are more important than the country. They have lost the red blood in them

mailman Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:44 AM

Kithsirita leggawak nedda, horekta ayeth chande danna.

saliya silva Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:46 AM

Bringing Corrupt politicians to books is a must . Otherwise these rogues will create lot of problems . Dear President / Prime Minister please act fast since the honest people in this country are with you.

Empulze Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:58 AM

Mad fellows

Deen Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:04 AM

Muslim votes for my3 was a vote against BBS.Let MR make a statement about his present position about BBS.

PinkPanther Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:11 AM

Good match now. Two lame duck leader?

ravi Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:21 AM

Remember 40 odd percent voters picked MR. Lack of overall global awareness and poor English will make sure people like MR will remain in the scene.

Fassey Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:24 AM

Highly idiotic decision. MR should not listen to these fools and lose the dignity he enjoyed twice as president.Wiith all the corruptions coming out getting 5.8 million votes again is doubtful. If he comes to power again by chancr, that would be the end of SL. The struggle everyone took to change regime should not go waste.

alahakone Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:29 AM

It is hard to forgot the laxuary life they enjoyed under MR.

Arthur Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:35 AM

Vasu, read the constitution. It says ‘the President shall appoint the person who in his opinion is most likely to command the confidence of Parliament’. It is the President’s opinion that counts. The appointment is perfectly constitutional.

Arthur Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:35 AM

Vasu, read the constitution. It says ‘the President shall appoint the person who in his opinion is most likely to command the confidence of Parliament’. It is the President’s opinion that counts. The appointment is perfectly constitutional.

sk Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:00 AM

i hope this 5.8 mn do not screw things up for this country again

mack Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:08 AM

Bplz via DM Android App

MADUKRM22 Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:17 AM

MR is a clear looser. We want a UNP Govt at the next general election

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