I made the mistake of speaking of CM’s post -- Basil

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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said today that he made the mistake of commenting on the chief ministership even on previous occasions but that people of Colombo would prove him right. at the elections on the 29th.

Mr. Rajapaksa said all the communities and political parties in the UPFA had agreed to abide by his decision as the national organiser of the UPFA and the SLFP to appoint Mr. Gammanpila as the UPFA group leader for the Colombo District at the forthcoming WPC elections.

“Certain separatists tried to give various interpretations to some clauses of the Constitution especially the 13th Amendment. They thus tried to do through the courts what Prabhakaran tried using weapons. Gammanpila took up the task to defeat their attempts,” he said.

Mr. Rajapaksa said so at an event held to launch a book compiled from the ‘Pradeepaya column written by Mr. Gammanpila.

Mr. Rajapaksa said he expected even more from Gammanpila now. “He who represented the president, the country and peace has done a great job in the provincial council and outside. I have made the mistake of commenting on the chief ministership even on previous occasions but the eople of Colombo will prove my words on the 29th., at the elections. I believe Gammanpila has the ability to serve most efficiently in the Western Provincial Council, he said. (Amith Maduranga)

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jim pappa Thursday, 20 March 2014 06:37 AM

No problem, Mr. Minister, we too make mistakes. For instance, we made the mistake of voting at the PC elections, which are white elephants.

southpaw Thursday, 20 March 2014 07:15 AM

You have a 10% Chance of making a mistake .

sobers Thursday, 20 March 2014 07:41 AM

Prassana Ranatunge is better choice, since he is a moderate.

Pathi Thursday, 20 March 2014 08:55 AM

Yes, you have done many mistakes in the past.

Nihal Amarasekera Thursday, 20 March 2014 09:05 AM

Talking as they have already won, what if, UNP wins, out of the BLUES.

Tin tin Thursday, 20 March 2014 12:43 PM

I thought 20% mistake

NIMAL Thursday, 20 March 2014 04:08 PM

How can they say they haven't WON yet. COMPUTER JILMART

Jagath Leanage Thursday, 20 March 2014 04:14 PM

Here Mr.10% make mistakes.

renuka Thursday, 20 March 2014 09:48 PM

Whatever the mistake %, those who have commented will loose in a big margin and MR party will win. Any bet? via DM iPad app

dharmapala Thursday, 20 March 2014 06:26 PM

mistake is some time but you do not have education.

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