Our media not seeing positive aspects: PM

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has charged that the local media does not give publicity to positive stories but give space for negative ones.

Prime Minister Wickremesinghe expressed these sentiments at a function held in Nikaweratiya on Sunday.

“The media does not give publicity to positive stories or on those who have succeeded in life. If someone weeps in public or if he or she criticizes the government they are given wide publicity. I’ll bet the media will not give at least a little publicity about the development work which we have launched today. At the same time I know that no one will come for a bet with me,” the Prime Minister said.

"Maybe the media is jealous about those who have succeeded in life," he said.

He then questioned as to whether the media likes the old way. “The media only talks about the previous era; the era in which media men kidnapped?” he questioned. "The media can't survive unless they attack the government," he added. (Ravindra Prabath Nettasinghe)

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AK Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:09 AM

Pissuda Haitda Sudu Malli

FACTS Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:09 AM

Our people are negative minded so Newman feeding them that sort news. WHY PEOPLE VOTE MR

sam Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:13 AM

Robbing the central bank in the day time is not a positive aspect.

Chandrasiri Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:13 AM

This is very true in general, specially the 'sinhala media' , they always try to please the ordinary people.The government also responsible for launching only the political campaigns. They government should declare the future plan s and create a environment for a fruitful discussion. But our so called intellectuals are hypocritical.

Reader Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:16 AM

Not a question of positive aspects but they do not see tangible physical developments but see lethargy high cost of living not carrying out promises etc. Whether Gamperaliya will do any good to overcome them is doubtful. Of course when there are lots of drug recoveries murders accidents protests etc they get reporting priority.

bish Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:27 AM

True

SL Tuesday, 17 July 2018 09:52 AM

What is there to ge positive about? Like ministers getting tax break?

Upul Tuesday, 17 July 2018 05:12 PM

The majority of negative acts overshadow the few positive acts Please step down and give the leadership to young blood, which will be a very positive act on your part.

Nimal Tuesday, 17 July 2018 07:31 PM

Yes, you said it right. Our cesspit media gone to the gutters. Their mindset and motives are utter disgusting. Our media gloat In negativity, and they don’t have any positive attitude at all. Period.

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