There's no alternative to the national Govt: PM

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickermesinghe said today at the ceremony to mark the 25th death anniversary of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa held at Hulftsdorp that there was no alternative to the national government.

He said there were many who criticised it but none of them were able to come up with an alternative form of governance.

"We will implement a speedy development programme in the wake of today's Cabinet reshuffle taking into consideration the message given to us by the people at the local government elections," the Prime Minister said. "We are facing the same challenges as we did during the tenure of President Premadasa. Developing industries and generating employment is time consuming. President Premadasa wanted me to take over the Ministry of Industries. He had a discussion with me on these matters. We provided tax incentives to industrialists. Later he wanted more employment opportunities in rural areas. He came up with the 100 garment factory concept. I asked him how it could be implemented because rural areas do not have infrastructure facilities. But he went ahead with his concept and implemented it within one month. Later he extended it but was unable to complete it because of his assassination."

Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan said former President Premadasa was deeply committed to bringing about peace and harmony among peoples of all communities.

"He wanted all Sri Lankans to live in an undivided, indivisible nation. President Premadasa felt that the 13th Amendment is not the final solution to the national question. This why the Mangala Moonasinghe committee was appointed," he said.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said former President Premsdasa did not consider political differences as a barrier when implementing social welfare programmes. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 21

Arosha Tuesday, 01 May 2018 11:57 PM

The most depressing statement ever made!

rew Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:53 PM

For the sake of the country, get out Ranil.

Chethiyasena Wednesday, 02 May 2018 12:15 AM

"There's no alternative to the national Govt: PM"Absolutely!That's the only way to cling to power and let cronies line their pockets at the expense of the general public!

Rambo Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:26 AM

"We will implement a speedy development programme ...".. same story from day 01, nothing done other than reshuffles, constitution changes other than looting the CB.What a shame...better to accept incapability and give reigns to a person who could do something to save the voters .. we never voted for you for this outcome.

Silva Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:06 PM

Seriously Sir, if you read the comments posted on DM you will understand how fed up the people are. We need a leadership which make decisions and implement them. A leadership with wisdom to solve problems and guid the country forward as a one nation.

Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 02 May 2018 04:45 AM

Alternative is to change the setup wholesale.

Freddy Yong Wednesday, 02 May 2018 01:46 PM

I have been critical of Ranil many times but can you propose a change to the set up?

S.P.RAMKUMAR Wednesday, 02 May 2018 05:16 AM

Late President Premadasa told house for all Sri Lanan, Condominium houses are very good solution, But you did not give any concession for buyer you add 15% vat for this. This time UNP and SLFP Government did not open any single factory within 3 years, You are talking only Mahinda's malpractices but no severe action. During Late President Premadasa time UNP did Grate job but now next to nothing.

Citizen Wednesday, 02 May 2018 06:18 AM

Any govt we have had since independence is better than this govt!

unchikun Wednesday, 02 May 2018 06:21 AM

There are two alternatives, one os for you to go and the ther is to call for fresh elections .

sathees Wednesday, 02 May 2018 07:12 AM

It is more than 2 months past the LG polls. Speedy development, correcting the mistakes are mere words I have heard, but did not see or feel anything towards development.

Disgusted voter Wednesday, 02 May 2018 08:15 AM

Ranil says there is no alternative to the present Government.There are alternatives- first thing is for him to quit the leadership of the UNP along with his FRCS clan.

Sach Wednesday, 02 May 2018 08:15 AM

There's one.....a general election

Refaideen Wednesday, 02 May 2018 08:18 AM

You don’t worry about the alternative. You just leave from politics. Everything will be fine.

people are Fed up- Double game player Wednesday, 02 May 2018 12:01 PM

you an your bullshit government

Patriot Wednesday, 02 May 2018 01:31 PM

How many of your minsters are Mr.Clean? How many are educated? Can they declare their educational qualifications and experiences to the media? Are they in a position to revive dead economy? etc etc

Chandu Wednesday, 02 May 2018 01:51 PM

Don't call yourself a Royalist.It is a disgrace for your Alma Mater

Game Over in next election Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:09 PM

Now u have onle 18 months after that your game will be over by the people of this country

Power Hunger Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:10 PM

Never wants to give your leadership to other members, till you die, you want stay with your position

Amaris Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:53 PM

You are talking big of President Premadasa, Good.......but you are now the Prime minister and just see if you have done 1/10th of what he did as the PM with that much of opposition

srilankan Wednesday, 02 May 2018 03:53 PM

I believe he is getting paid to be become unpopular!!!!! if not no man with dignity will cling on to power!!!!

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