Video: ‘Rajiv hitter’ to contest from BJP

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Vijitha Rohana Wijemuni, the Naval Rating who hit the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during an inspection of guard of honour outside the President’s House, Colombo in 1987, is to lead the Bodu Jana Peramuna (BJP) election campaign from Gampaha, the party said.

BJP is the election wing of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organisation formed aiming the upcoming parliamentary election. BBS National Organiser Ven. Witharandeniye Nanda Thera is to lead the BJP election campaign from the Colombo District. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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GanaSara Tuesday, 07 July 2015 06:41 PM

he he ayo amaa apa..even single vote he will get is a doubtful one. Because country knows the ganasara well

mithra Tuesday, 07 July 2015 07:50 PM

You will get more votes if you cotest independently. With BJP you will be thrown in to dust bin.No Buddhist will contest under BJP ticket.

nata Tuesday, 07 July 2015 07:50 PM

wise decision by wise BJP :P

ANTON Tuesday, 07 July 2015 08:39 PM

RAJIV GHANDI SENT INDIAN ARMY TO DESTROY LTTE TIGERS, PARA THATTAYO EKA DANNE NAA...........

Arjuna Ranawana Tuesday, 07 July 2015 10:20 PM

All are mad follows of BJP

Sprag Wednesday, 08 July 2015 04:16 AM

Sonia send your forces to capture this guy... Hehehe...

kandykolla Wednesday, 08 July 2015 10:11 AM

This fella tried to kill Rajiv.....LTTE killed Rajiv..!! So, that means both are in the same boat ???

asfar Wednesday, 08 July 2015 10:47 AM

thats it. please UPFA, SLFP, UNP, SLMC, JVP, TNA etc... etc....all quit the race and go home. who has the guts to contest against BJP ? none.

Daily Mirrow Wednesday, 08 July 2015 01:13 PM

BJP will eat humble pie. via DM Android App

Push Wednesday, 08 July 2015 03:40 PM

He should have joined a party with a reputation.

Ramesh Wednesday, 08 July 2015 05:13 PM

Hitting a neighbouring country leader - is that a qualification to contest the election?what a bankrupt situation.

hamed Thursday, 09 July 2015 05:54 AM

Dignity of the Buddhist monks are are fast destroyed by BBS.

Prem Nath Saturday, 11 July 2015 09:19 AM

If people like these are allowed to enter politics,god bless Sri Lanka.

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