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UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe vowed to topple this government in the same way he toppled the government of former President Chandrika Kumaratunga.

He told a rally at Avissawela that the UNP would form the next government in 2015.

Mr. Wickremesinghe said there were several who asked him about the recent discussions with the former President and whether he had discussed the ouster of this Government with her.

“I told those who asked me that I did not discuss any political plot with the former President but told them that I will topple this government like the way I topped Ms. Kumaratunga’s Government in 2001 and will make my plan public at the right time,” Mr. Wickremesinghe said

He said in the case of employment opportunities, a future UNP government would give priority to UNPers especially those who had been victimised by the UPFA Government.

“We will provide jobs to every one irrespective of political party affiliations but would give preference to those who have been politically victimised,” he added.

Mr. Wickremesighe said people should not vote for small political parties as it would not do any good to anyone. He asked the people to vote for UNP as it was the only alternative and the better option. (Yohan Perera)

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  • kan Saturday, 15 March 2014 05:23 AM

    Un-united National Party(UUNP), how can you win? First bring all the UNP MPs crossed over to the government, then talk of toppling it.

    sifa Saturday, 15 March 2014 05:57 AM

    how many times did he make such remarks in the past? ? didn't he once say that he will eat new year Kiribath in a government formed under his leadership? ? via DM Android App

    Kanthi Ratnayake Saturday, 15 March 2014 08:12 AM

    His survival uterrencers.

    Kanthi Ratnayake Saturday, 15 March 2014 08:12 AM

    His survival uterrencers.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 15 March 2014 02:48 AM

    [quote name="citizen X"]Big joker.. Go home have a Panadol and sleep [/quote]

    Not only a Joker, he is becoming a lunatic these days, better arrange a bed for him at Angoda.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Saturday, 15 March 2014 02:52 AM

    Before toppling the Government, he must see when he will be toppled by his own men.

    jdr Saturday, 15 March 2014 02:58 AM

    lethargic two candidates

    Ranger thomas Saturday, 15 March 2014 04:03 AM

    Sure you can if only you too can get on a stage, beat your chest like a gorilla and yell about patriotism and winning the now stale war.

    Major Saturday, 15 March 2014 04:57 AM

    He...ee heeee, hooooo

    usaguy Friday, 14 March 2014 10:11 PM

    toppling a govt is one thing and winning an election is another mr RW. via DM Android App

    sobers Saturday, 15 March 2014 06:17 AM

    He has become a disaster for UNP, his records on loosing elections will be never broken. JVP and TNA are better organised oppositions than the UNP under Ranil's regime.

    Kanthi Ratnayake Saturday, 15 March 2014 01:37 PM

    Kanthi He is telling theses things to mark time.

    jungi Saturday, 15 March 2014 02:45 PM

    Nobel prize for the "joke of the year"

    Chanaka Saturday, 15 March 2014 04:12 PM

    feel sorry for this man so I ll not comment! just retire mate! via DM Android App

    Suq Madique Saturday, 15 March 2014 11:01 AM

    I think Mahinda just fell off his chair laughing. But if it was Fonseka he would have been worried.

    Devaka Saturday, 15 March 2014 04:21 PM

    Thank you Ranil for making us laugh

    King Sunday, 16 March 2014 12:00 AM

    Don't laugh good lesson for us about the power hunger sad for these politico jokers

    King Sunday, 16 March 2014 12:00 AM

    Don't laugh good lesson for us about the power hunger sad for these politico jokers

    rw Friday, 14 March 2014 05:30 PM

    he has issued circulars not to employ any gov staff during his tenour.we can prdict what is going to happen if he wins via DM Android App

    sootikka Friday, 14 March 2014 04:18 PM

    Probably he is fast asleep ! Dreaming the very guys who helped him to topple the then government are now in that very government !! The rate the U N Pers have crossed over his position as opposition leader is @ stake my advice is first unite the party then see how to win

    jay d Friday, 14 March 2014 04:19 PM

    yes sir, we are with you all the way!! we send the family home!! via DM Android App

    kasun Friday, 14 March 2014 04:22 PM

    ranil thinks MR also like CBK. but he is wrong via DM Android App

    PAM Friday, 14 March 2014 11:02 AM

    Day dreams. Gonpart.

    M.Muttha Friday, 14 March 2014 04:44 PM

    You have been saying this since the day you were sent home by satellite. With over over 20 election defeats and several debacles within the GOP your guess is good as mine on your dream. via DM iPad app

    jana Friday, 14 March 2014 05:15 PM

    Poor Ranil, another day dream... via DM Android App

    akram Friday, 14 March 2014 05:22 PM

    still we remember that 2001 peraliya.we need it once more.we are with you. via DM Android App

    ryn Friday, 14 March 2014 05:27 PM

    wow that's the spirit man Cheers . sleep well u cn have more pleasant dreams. via DM Android App

    Raj Friday, 14 March 2014 04:08 PM

    sweet dreams man!!!!! via DM Android App

    citizen X Friday, 14 March 2014 05:44 PM

    Is this guy for real? He should go look at himself in the mirror

    citizen X Friday, 14 March 2014 05:45 PM

    Big joker.. Go home have a Panadol and sleep

    patriot Friday, 14 March 2014 05:50 PM

    To have had that thought is an achievement - good keep it up and stay where you are -good for nothing ...... !! via DM Android App

    KAPIL Friday, 14 March 2014 06:24 PM

    This guy is day dreaming. Aiyo salli! via DM Android App

    keith Friday, 14 March 2014 06:40 PM

    your time is up...should have stepped down in 2010 when u lost the prez election...you and I both know that u cannot topple mahinda via DM Android App

    joker Friday, 14 March 2014 07:07 PM

    Some are destined to be born losers. RW sad but true, you are one of them. via DM iPad app

    Public Friday, 14 March 2014 07:13 PM

    MR knows that CBK and Ranil are ideal candidates for his old bullock-cart. His big headache is only SF.

    Ammaa Friday, 14 March 2014 03:58 PM

    Right time right decision


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