Let’s introduce a new political culture: Ranil

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United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today urged the people not to divide themselves as winners and losers and work together as one family for the betterment of Sri Lanka and to introduce a new political culture to the country.

In his special statement Mr. Wickremesinghe said the people had given a mandate for good governance and consensus-based politics.

He also commended all those who helped ensure the holding of a free and fair election. (YP)

Special Announcement Issued by the Leader of the United National Front Ranil Wickremesinghe

The majority of the people of this country have approved the continuance of good governance and consensual politics endorsed by the people through the silent revolution of 8th of January.

I offer my grateful thanks to all parties and individuals who worked untiringly during the election period to ensure victory for the people. We have been able to create a peaceful atmosphere needed for a free and fair election.

There should not be a division amongst people as winners and losers. We should get together as the sons and daughters of our motherland to the task of building a new political culture in this country. We have to unitedly work towards lifting the nation to a new height by facing challenges of the new era.

I invite all of you to join hands with us to face the challenges of our Mission.

Let us together build a civilized society, build a consensual government and create a new country with equal opportunities for everybody.

18th August 2015

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Comments - 21

nadarajah Wednesday, 19 August 2015 09:42 AM

bring in a legislation soon to prosecute those spreading racial /religious hatred

sss Wednesday, 19 August 2015 05:25 PM

Hopefully different from 70s and 80s where your main ally was Sunil and foreign debt went sky high due to uncontrolled imports

Vanguard Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:34 PM

This 20 year plan will of course assume a retunr to an UPFA government at some point along the line.

Phil Harding Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:28 PM

The need for all areas to benefit from economic growth is vital. We have repeatedly seen that a few fortunate cities and areas (Colombo/Hambantota) have seen development.There are vast areas of the country North

CitizenPerera Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:31 PM

Mr. Thahir, You know well that those trouble makers you named are bigots and racists and still insist rewarding them within a national government. These are the rascals who DESTROYED Mahinda!

Waco Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:14 PM

Any party that comes to power in future must work as per the 20 year National Development Plan. This pan must be reviewed and revised every year.

karthi Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:48 PM

Not only a new culture but ensure to deliver a good clean job. People have placed great confidence on you.

OMG Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:35 PM

This is the best chance to change Sri Lanka to another singapore or dubai. This is a once in a life time opportunity. Let your name written in History of those who did good.

clueless Wednesday, 19 August 2015 12:45 PM

DM fantastic job in reporting the election results.

chika Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:51 AM

Congratulations. Since you have been voted to power once again, hope you will keep to the promises made in your manifesto and do not betray the trust voters have placed in you. We need crime and drug and corruption free society along with the meaningful development social and economy-wise.

Mohamed Thahir Wednesday, 19 August 2015 09:47 AM

Now all over .Its the peoples mandate given to develop the entire island. Now Sir you had got the most preferential votes and people had kept lot of trust and faith in you. The first strategy should be to bring in Wimal, Dinesh and Udaya to the National Government and assign new tasks and rsponsibilities to them.Otherwise for the next five years they will only promote racism and will sabotage all the good works carried out by you in the parliament.

DD Tuesday, 18 August 2015 12:28 PM

Now the talk is done. Its time you showed us what you promised on. 5 years time is clicking !

DP Wednesday, 19 August 2015 09:07 AM

Congradulations Sir, Our kids have hope now! Hope you do not let the corrupt polititions bulldoze you . We wish you all the very best!

Nadeesha Tuesday, 18 August 2015 01:42 PM

Sincerely hope you will not give into pressure from corrupt individuals.

Piumi Tuesday, 18 August 2015 01:28 PM

Waiting for a better future coupled with well disciplined society. People have trusted President and the UNP, Its up to the leaders to perform and show the talent to your people.

S.M. Naufer Tuesday, 18 August 2015 01:16 PM

congratulations for your great victory and your great speech! We wish you and your government every success!

Aron Dannrin Tuesday, 18 August 2015 01:10 PM

Congratulations. Good opportunity to run a national politics that heals the nations of the wounds from the hostile past. Good Luck!

nandun Tuesday, 18 August 2015 12:50 PM

Great Sir

Sikuru Tuesday, 18 August 2015 12:45 PM

UNP will develop Every Province not just the South and build factories and bring giant investments like VolksWagen

kan Tuesday, 18 August 2015 12:44 PM

Congratulations. Since you have been voted to power once again, hope you will keep to the promises made in your manifesto and do not betray the trust voters have placed in you. We need crime and drug and corruption free society along with the meaningful development social and economy-wise.

jayasri Tuesday, 18 August 2015 12:31 PM

Great Sir, We hope and pray for a better future. In fact the expectation of the people is real democracy, development and disciplined politicians who could change the future of the country through good governance. We citizens are still awaiting to see results

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