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The city of Kelaniya will be developed by curbing drug menace and underworld, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.  

Speaking at an rally organised by SLPP candidate Sisira Jayakody, President Rajapaksa said the city’s historical heritage and pride will be preserved when developing it.

The “Ten Fold Kelani Declaration” aimed at the development of the area was presented to the President at the gathering.

The President requested the public to elect a strong Parliament to ensure a development process that preserves the grandeur of Kelaniya.  

Maha Sangha led by Prof. Ven. Kumburugamuwe Vajira Thero, Ministers Dinesh Gunawardene and Prasanna Ranatunga, candidate Prasanna Ranaweera, Dr. Seetha Arambepola were also present on the occasion. (Lahiru Pothmulla)


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  • Mohan Thursday, 30 July 2020 07:40 PM

    I thought he claimed victory against underworld during his brother’s tenure

    DHA Thursday, 30 July 2020 07:44 PM

    Finally someone has the balls to say this yes we need this place cleaned up ! But noting can be achieved with your brother by your side !

    Promises Thursday, 30 July 2020 08:51 PM

    Pre Election Promises by all the parties are at galore But what matters is what will happen in the post election period.

    Samson Thursday, 30 July 2020 09:51 PM

    Be careful, relatives are close by

    Andrew Silva Friday, 31 July 2020 05:59 AM

    Did they find any thing in the Kalani river.

    Thor Friday, 31 July 2020 06:19 AM

    Not balls , but marbles!

    Odin Friday, 31 July 2020 06:22 AM

    He's been uttering the same old balls since he came to power!!!

    Ranjith Friday, 31 July 2020 06:57 AM

    Why only kelaniya what a about rest of the country is this another gimmick

    Dee Friday, 31 July 2020 07:30 AM

    Don't say these things, all your candidates and their followers would run away! Also please keep bulldozers away from kelani Vihar.

    Full Friday, 31 July 2020 09:08 AM

    looks like election promises

    FF Friday, 31 July 2020 09:33 AM

    THIS REPORT IS PUBLISHED IN THE MEDIA. CAN THE MEDIA PUBLISH ALL SPEECHES MADE BY PAST PRESIDENTS AT THEIR OPENING ADDRESS TO THE NATION. THIS IS SEEMS TO BE A FORMAT IN ALL PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES OF NEW PRESIDENTS


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