Video: Power devolution through ‘Grama Rajya’ system: Ranil

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A United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG) government would devolve power up to the village level according to a ‘Grama Rajya’ system but will not adopt federalism, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

He told a media briefing that power would be devolved only to village elders and religious leaders and not to politicians in accordance with the ‘Grama Rajya’ system.

Meanwhile, he denounced the allegations made by the UPFA that UNFGG had associated with pro LTTE groups.

“Prabhakaran informed me in 2005 that he will help me to become the President if I agreed to his demands. I refused then and why would I listen to pro LTTE forces now especially when we can win an election without them?,” he questioned. (Yohan Perera and Chaturanga Pradeep)

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Ven. Katuraliya Thursday, 13 August 2015 01:59 PM

All the nations hostile to SL are waiting for your victory so you will again halt China projects and dance with Eelamists.

Waco Thursday, 13 August 2015 02:01 PM

These are out of date systems. All parties must get together and prepare a 10 year National Plan, which should be review and revised yearly.

Giabao Thursday, 13 August 2015 02:06 PM

What happened to your eearlier "lichchvi" systems ? LOL

Lokka Thursday, 13 August 2015 02:16 PM

Licthavi system was akin to Grama Rajya system !!

patriot Thursday, 13 August 2015 02:23 PM

Ranil is further confuse the public and create a big mess.

Ranjith Thursday, 13 August 2015 02:33 PM

Mr.Ranil those grama rajjya system was rejected by T.N.A you know that Thank you.

Palle Thursday, 13 August 2015 02:54 PM

Grama Rajya = federal ?

Suda Thursday, 13 August 2015 03:23 PM

me rate palakayo thanikara kelinne pissu

Waco Saturday, 15 August 2015 06:28 AM

Never uttered a word about what Ranil has done in North and East and what has been agreed with North and East.

Kaushal Saturday, 15 August 2015 09:34 AM

Ranil is all about words and betrayal, never did what he said to the people and I also believe he will never do anything.

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