New Parliament sworn in

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The new 225 member Parliament was sworn in this morning. The seventh parliament consists of 144 seats for the ruling UPFA while the UNP has 60 seats, ITAK 14 and the DNA of General Sarath Fonseka 7 seats.

Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

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Comments - 39

Thursday, 22 April 2010 07:14 AM

you all worshipped him when the war ended. now your all cursing him because he came to politics. what is happening to you people? why are you being so ungrateful?
even the people who robbed billions from state money ( VAT scam) are forgotten and forgiven. what is happeneing to this country

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:29 AM

Now ordinary citizen road users will need life insurance because of the Security Convoys given to 225 darlings of the People.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:38 AM

Dont be ungrateful at least for the sake of people enjoying holidays by travelling to any part of the north and east without fear due to this man's strategy!

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:42 AM

MY CONGRATULATION,NEW PARLIAMENT MEMBER KALUTARA DISTRIC.M.S.M.ASLAM HAJIAR.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:46 AM

Mr President I did not vote for your party but I see some good desicions you are making these days and I like that. Please clean & do something to devolop my country. I will vote for you next time.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 06:11 AM

Any crossovers reported?

Thursday, 22 April 2010 06:16 AM

same here

Thursday, 22 April 2010 06:19 AM

lets see if at least this parliament with almost 60 new faces can do a better job for the country then what the last parliament did....

Thursday, 22 April 2010 06:20 AM

All the same, people are entitled to their point of view and there is a very significant portion of the population that care for the country but not by your apparent definition. It works both ways....no one is obligated to revere the government.

Sri Lankans seem to have a poor notion of this but the government is there to serve us. Not vice versa.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 06:20 AM

what about his Excellency.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:17 AM

I totally agree with Lankawick... People have spoken and decided what they want. So I guess everyone better respect that and respect themselves and work for the country.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 07:14 AM

Well said Lankawick,

PEOPLE SHOULD RESPECT THE VERDICT AND MOVE ON!!
If they fail to deliver, then show them the exit door next time around. THE MAJORITY HAVE SPOKEN!!!

Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:01 AM

We are in for a 'Subha Anagathayak'

Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:13 AM

Please think twice & have better foundation. do not complain of the cracks later, co's the poor tanent (citizen) will have to suffer,,,
Good Luck Leaders- for a better SL.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:38 AM

Ali Baba and the 225 theives.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 09:36 AM

This time we can see the inside conflicts in the gov. very soon.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 10:05 AM

With all our hard earned money they are enjoying life at the fullest in the name of politics.....!!!

Thursday, 22 April 2010 10:07 AM

Lets hope these guys will work for the better Sri Lanka in true sri lankan style??

Thursday, 22 April 2010 10:08 AM

Definitely a "subha anaagathayak" for the MPs and "tightning the belt" for others.

We all want the government to succeed as good citizens but at the same time want a good opposition to make the government accountable. With Ranil at the helm it is wishful thinking!

Thursday, 22 April 2010 11:03 AM

FOR SMALL ISLAND- SO MANY SEATS IN PARLIMENT-ALL TAX PAYERS MONEY AT WORK

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:07 AM

Dear learders try to build up this country again,your our only hope, so we will not to be beggers in the future.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 04:53 AM

Poor citizens of the country pray and hope for the Best.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 04:56 AM

Now it is his turn. Will see how he is giving leadership to 4 veteran JVPers,Arjuna and Tiran.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 04:58 AM

Party is over sarath. And back to your cell. now.
You fell for Mr's trick and showed Sri Lanka that nothing is wrong with you . You proved you are good actor and Anoma a liar.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 04:58 AM

Famous Rat Hole of the country commenced its new session. Our Tax money at work...hahaaa

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:02 AM

The best and cheapest eating House, limited memebrs sworn in

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:04 AM

i'll thanks all pm members.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:05 AM

A true COMPANY scenario. The oldest is in the Chair, the next oldest is the President, the next has disguised himself as Head of the Gestapo, the youngest is in charge of the air above and water around Sri Lanka with a 10 per cent tag and the youngest of the brood 'prince of Hambantota'. Well done.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:05 AM

you sound very bitter.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:05 AM

How many Ministers and Deputy Ministers and MPs who examine the duties of Ministers? Hope it will not be less than 108.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 04:53 AM

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL ! PLEASE DO THE BEST FOR THE COUNTRY,BETTER FOR THE PEOPLE, and GOOD FOR YOURSELVES.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:07 AM

Us citizens, all we can do is hope for a better tomorrow.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:10 AM

I'LL THANKS 1st SLMC LEADER RAUFF HAKEEM.GIVEN NATIONAL LIST CHANCE KALUTARA DISTRIC.MR.ASLAM HAJI(ALLAH CAREEM)

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:10 AM

Fact - Both Presidential & Parliamentary elections won by MR & UPFA.
Fantasy - idiotic comments & utterances by those who hate GOSL - MR. - hoping that Sri Lanka will go "down hill".
Real Life - President MR in power for next 7 years & UPFA in power at least next 6 years.
So get use to it - the Patriotic / Nationalistic people of Sri Lanka has spoken / voted.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:10 AM

Yes more likely good for "yourselves" meaning themselves.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:11 AM

Well said Naufer

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:12 AM

Dear friends - Be gratefull to a person who has done a big job to this state and not to cheats, liars, thugs, hooligans,and white ants of this state.

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:14 AM

It is party time boys!!first lesson -strategic Planning?How many generations we should take care of.Second Lesson-We make a short term strategic Budget-Methodology of revenue collection.Third lesson-Operational details/foreign symposiums/climate change conferences/Middle east solution through lankan experiences/travelling and per-diem for shopping-Fourth lesson-Feed back and retirement benefits-fifth lesson-getting all the businessman to sponsor for next election-may be a governor position if you cannot come on national list/ so la--la laa-----------

Thursday, 22 April 2010 05:15 AM

Government has quantity - no quality.

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