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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said yesterday the ruling party would not take lightly the challenge posed by the main opposition United National Party (UNP) to have a national election next year.

He was responding to speculation that a snap presidential election would be held early next year.

The minister said the ruling United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), as a political party, was prepared for a national election at any time, but refused to say when this election would be held.

“It has to be decided by the President and the Election Commissioner. But, we, as a party, have positioned ourselves to face an election. We are carrying out organisational activities with such an election in mind. The UNP leadership has also challenged us to hold a national election. We do not take it lightly,” he said.

The minister said the Government not only rescued the country from the scourge of terrorism but had also raised the living standards of the people.
“Earlier, people were satisfied when access roads are graveled. Today, they expect us not only to carpet such roads but also to demarcate the lanes.

People now have higher expectations because their living standards have risen. We have to stand up to the challenge of meeting such needs of people,” he said. (Kelum Bandara)

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  • silva Wednesday, 08 October 2014 09:16 PM

    ROADS WONT FEED US
    WE ARE HUNGRY

    Waco Thursday, 09 October 2014 12:51 AM

    Crimes are in rampant all over country.
    Thugs have taken the Law into their hands. The Government Is turning a blind eye.
    Why?

    Azee Thursday, 09 October 2014 06:49 AM

    In doing the roadsthere are no standards-quality of work depended on the agenda of local politician.e.g.Kelaniya via DM Android App

    Don Thursday, 09 October 2014 06:57 AM

    This government talks only about roads and defeating the terrorists all the time. via DM Android App

    Lanka Shantha Thursday, 09 October 2014 01:29 AM

    We the general public too won't take this general election lightly.


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