D.M to take oaths as PM

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UPFA National list MP Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Jayaratne will be sworn in as the 15th Prime Minister of the country in front of the President this evening, sources told Daily Mirror online.

D.M Jayaratne who is a senior SLFP member entered parliament in 1970 and held several key ministerial positions throughout his political career. (GS)

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Comments - 53

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:36 AM

A dream come true for DMJ.. at least for a short period. Will opposition leader be able to make his dream a reality?

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:55 AM

Congrads. This was long over due to him.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:57 AM

No differnce between both previouse and present, Anyway dicition is very excellent.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:00 AM

Wonder for how long. Basil must be waiting in the wings.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:01 AM

The tenure will be very short

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:05 AM

He deserves to be the PM for being a loyal member of the party and also being the most senior politician. It is much hoped that he will stand up to the status of PM and uphold the dignity of the country.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:15 AM

I wish this position went to Mervyn, a great man, with strong leadership qualities whose ancestors are linked to King Dutugemunu

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:23 AM

Seven months?

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:24 AM

Private sector & Public sector retirement age is 55 cos after that human senses not functioning well. How come a 79 year older runs 2nd most powerful post in SL at that age???

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:30 AM

Good move by MR but is DMJ deserves this!!!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:39 AM

Poor DMJ he has been dreaming to get the PM post for years and at last he asked and got it.
gampola

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:41 AM

DM truly deserves this post and he is one of the best among the few true SLFPers still exists in the ruling party.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:45 AM

Dissanayake Mudiyanse, this is the farewell kiss. You will be history after November.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:02 AM

Well, This is not the time to sympathies- Country first is the motto- we cannot waste any time with dummies we need action oriented people right now.I mean NOW . People have given a overwelmeing mandate expectIng qucik action on the road to developement , cost of living & unemployment-

Idealy a guy like Basil would have been the best bet among the lot.

We lack a stateman and a visionery who loves are counrty
Sorry we may have to wait till next election to see opening of crash projects- bridges- road, factories.

We are good at Slogons- Matka thitha- Rata prata- Appi wagmu- but no action-

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:55 AM

Congratulations
With this appointment
Ambuluwawa Envoirnmental Conservation ,Development
and Bio diversification centre
and the Central Province and Kandy city
will reach new heights
for both Local & Foreign tourists and travellers.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:44 AM

DJ is not sound when he speaks for some reason or other, nevertheless this position is powerless.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:47 AM

Might as not well take oath..not like its going to make any difference

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:48 AM

I clearly remember some of our PM's were on wheel chairs when they were appointed as the PM of Sri Lanka !

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:50 AM

We remember what happened at the last general elections.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:03 PM

I agree with you kid

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:04 PM

This is a joke .

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:05 PM

I hope you're joking...

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:16 PM

DB Wjethunga Part 2

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:29 PM

Should be given to somebody who is innovative and contructive.

DM is a mere follower. Not a doer.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:57 PM

I'm with you!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:58 PM

You may not want slogans, but the majority of the nation certainly does want em.
So lets join the bandwagon.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 01:22 PM

DM should now move into his official residence -Temple Trees.
Good luck!!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:04 AM

OH It is too late. Time is gone for his enjoyment.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:15 AM

congratulations

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:18 AM

another dummy...

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:20 AM

Good, at last he can wear the dress he brought to wear as PM four years ago. Congratulations.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:21 AM

OH MR has given to a Kandian PM post , Good move

All the very best for new PM

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:25 AM

We may be now on the correct track?

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:27 AM

suit up!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:30 AM

Now DM can use the cloak tailored by a monk 5 years ago that he kept to wear when became PM

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:43 AM

At last..........!!!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:46 AM

Good choice, finally the oldest SLFPer gets what he was dreaming for the last 58 years

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:01 AM

At last ! He can now wear his new suit for the swearing-in ceremony.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:02 AM

Congrats, I hope you will continue even after November 2010.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:02 AM

Finally a kandian as PM. You fully deserve this PM ship. Congratulations! SLFP primier to protect SLFP.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:12 AM

Finally, this guy deserves this being in Politics and SLFP for over 4 decades. A Prime Minister from Gampola is welcome since he is a man who did something for people though I am not a SLFP supporter.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:07 AM

Finally the eternal wish of Hon. D.M. Jayaratne has become fulfilled. Best Wishes for Our Ambluwawa Bio Diversity Park Owner .

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:13 AM

A good move to appease the kandyans but I think it is too late and merely a symbolic gesture. Yet congratulation DMJ. You were very patient.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:15 AM

This is time for wear his PM suit.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:16 AM

As a UNPer i appriciate this step taken by Mahinda

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:17 AM

ah ah... Congratz..... only one year neda??? BR is waiting...!!!

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:26 AM

The government is a surely a pack of jokers in the international stage. Many more surprises in the cabinet.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:26 AM

What is the use of the man or the post?

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:42 AM

Congratulation Mr DMJ. A good decision by HE MR.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:45 AM

will be another 'pambaya' like the earlier one.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:45 AM

ONLY D became P - thats the different

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:48 AM

ela kiri...now this powder baba can wear his suit....what a joke. Sri Lanka is a land of puppets

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 09:49 AM

All they need is a puppet! It's just a name sake post...on the other hand, what else can one expect from an old horse!

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