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The Joint Opposition (JO) today said the opportunity should be given to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest in the upcoming Presidential Election if people wanted, despite the government’s attempt to block it through the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
MP Indika Anuruddha told a news conference that if the people wished to elect Mr. Rajapaksa as the President again, the opportunity should be given, irrespective of the number of Presidential terms.
He said it was useless to hold a Presidential Election by keeping the best player aside and added that it was not necessary to obtain the opinion of the Courts with regard to this matter.
“There are many cases in Courts already. The people’s will and opinion should be considered with regard to this and the government parties can decide on it. The government is attempting to do the same with Mr. Rajapaksa which happened to the late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike in the 1970s. The government should do away with its poor policies,” he added. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)
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abc Thursday, 23 August 2018 10:43 PM
Don't these idiots know that things can't be done simply "if people wanted". What is the point of having legislation, then? moda yakek newei, okkoma modayo!!
sach Friday, 24 August 2018 04:44 PM
laws are for people....people are not for laws....
vithura Thursday, 23 August 2018 10:50 PM
Only in a Banana Republic will you hear such an idiotic comment to ignore the county's constitution. With such an attitude towards the country's constitution, no wonder Tamils lost faith long ago with Sinhalese politicians.
Gummay Baiya Thursday, 23 August 2018 10:55 PM
Yakkagei palanei baiyyo tikka bayawella wagay!
Palli Kanda Friday, 24 August 2018 10:30 AM
And let's go back 25 years back. Well done JO!
Wise Donkey Friday, 24 August 2018 10:38 AM
Let the J.O seek permission from Gota and Basil before anybody else!
Nihal Amarasekera Friday, 24 August 2018 10:55 AM
He robbed, he ruined the social fabric for good, yes, he led to crush the LTTE. Better he is kept aside, he seems, looks and acts a thug.
JO Friday, 24 August 2018 03:46 PM
Yeah right, lets do what people want, lets sack all JO from parliament and put behind bars. Can this wish from public also can be done setting a side constitution and courts. If yes then lets do this cleaning first and then we can elect MR. hik hik.
Jesus Friday, 24 August 2018 03:47 PM
Let's we christians unite and bring him down for good in the next elections Which will seal his fate
sach Friday, 24 August 2018 04:45 PM
He is the best in the lot to manage the country. That is the truth. People feel it and yahapalas proved it. we need him back
Baiya Friday, 24 August 2018 06:07 PM
He crush the LTTE for good, developed it and robbed it? Now where is the wieghing scale
TONY Friday, 24 August 2018 06:37 PM
IN THAT CASE WE DO NOT NEED ANY CONSTITUTION
Ceylon Friday, 24 August 2018 08:36 PM
Why this old man trying to be president again???.he dont want to die in a jail.if nagananda type man.become next president,more than half if former and present cabinet go to jail,dozens go to gallow,billions stolen money come back to ciuntry,most debts will be paid.
Bandara Sunday, 26 August 2018 04:55 PM
I want the British to come back again and rule. So do like many people. What about that?
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