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SLPP Leader and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today pledged to prevent the influx of drugs into villages and assured to take action against drug smugglers when the SLPP comes to power.

Addressing a presidential election rally held in Mahiyanganaya, the former President said there was adequate punishment which can be meted out to drug traffickers without executing them.

"We will give the necessary punishment to drug traffickers. They may even leave the country when we come to power. We have to stop the influx of heroin because we can't allow the country to be destroyed," Mr.Rajapaksa said.

He said the incumbent government was known for its inability in initiating development projects but declare opening the projects launched by the previous Rajapaksa Government.

"For four years the government destroyed the country instead of building it. Sold all the projects we launched, we created the harbour and it was sold. The airport is also up for sale. This government constructed a new airport and it seems only seaplanes can be landed there since it's been inundated. The government keeps blaming us and opening our projects," he said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)


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  • titfortac Friday, 25 October 2019 02:48 AM

    Yes true only the people who bring the drugs can stop the drugs haha becouse all drugs bringing politicians and their golayas are in your side

    Buddhist Friday, 25 October 2019 02:54 AM

    What about the guy whom he hugged when that guy was raided for dealing in drugs?

    A. M. F. Edie Friday, 25 October 2019 03:43 AM

    We cannot believe BECAUSE HE ENCOURAGED AND PROTECTED DRUG SMUGGLERS AND DISTRIBUTES DURING HIS REGIME.

    Mara Pachoris Friday, 25 October 2019 04:31 AM

    so you are going to punish your brother and presidential nominee Gota, who allowed Duminda to transport drugs in Defense Ministry vehicles during your presidency?

    Nimal Friday, 25 October 2019 05:43 AM

    Am I to laugh or cry, poor Lansa has to leave the country when they come to power. Dumiya will continue to rot in jail. MR has got off the bed from the wrong side today.

    NBM Arachchi Friday, 25 October 2019 06:05 AM

    He is just kidding or being sarcastic.

    Dee Friday, 25 October 2019 06:53 AM

    Please don't do that. Pohottuwa has to continue!

    ra Friday, 25 October 2019 06:58 AM

    are you going to punish or promote? just for clarification

    Golabalayo Friday, 25 October 2019 07:05 AM

    Enawa Ape Maharajahno!

    Nepotist Friday, 25 October 2019 07:17 AM

    Remember your Matata Thitata program produced more drug lords than ever? Or is your memory so short you think everyone has forgotten how you ruled with your family?

    Sri Wickrema Friday, 25 October 2019 07:38 AM

    We saw how you punished drug lord in Negombo in your tenure.

    Jayampathi Friday, 25 October 2019 07:51 AM

    Hope will not free the drug dealer already in prison.

    Roshan Friday, 25 October 2019 07:52 AM

    With Dundas and Lanjas this man is going to make a kudu kingdom.take medicines and rest at this age without jabbering.

    Slay Rabahanna Friday, 25 October 2019 08:04 AM

    Its a tall order sir, some of your leading members are involved in the drug trade.

    Leo Friday, 25 October 2019 10:45 AM

    So drugs to villages stopped and confined only to the city.

    Simon Friday, 25 October 2019 11:19 AM

    Sorry? Come again!

    ARS Friday, 25 October 2019 12:02 PM

    Joke of this campaign :)

    mohamed Friday, 25 October 2019 05:56 PM

    Sir , Jonhston is in your side

    Yankee Dude Saturday, 26 October 2019 09:50 AM

    Punish OR Cherish . Words mentioned incorrectly ? .


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