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President Maithripala Sirisena today said that he has not decided whether to contest the next presidential elections or not but said he will continue to do politics as long as he was alive.
"I have not decided whether to contest the next presidential elections or not. Yet, I will continue to do politics as long as I am alive. I am a political animal. It is in my genes. I will do politics with or without positions," he told media heads at the President's House this morning.
Tax Payer Friday, 26 January 2018 10:08 AM
Going by what you said at your inauguration, we were under the assumption that you would run only once for presidency? I guess we were wrong. Lame political animal, indeed.
Scooby Doo Friday, 26 January 2018 11:03 AM
I was under the assumption whether he is the incumbent president or not.
shanthapriya Friday, 26 January 2018 11:34 AM
"A political snake" people would say
dishan Friday, 26 January 2018 10:10 AM
Mr President I think you are taking time to see the political situation and then to decide. However you have ruined your political career by joining hands with UNP . You betrayed a great party the SLFP by joining a party cursed by the people of this country and now you are trying to reverse the greatest mistake you did
Lord Wolfstein Friday, 26 January 2018 11:25 AM
He protects the country and his party from an unscrupulous dictator and murderer. However, his work lacks professionalism.
Mr Facts Friday, 26 January 2018 10:16 AM
But you told you will NOT on the very first day you took oaths. Also you promised to abolish it again in front of Ven Sobhitha’s body.
Prabhath Friday, 26 January 2018 10:17 AM
You are abandoning the promises given on 9th January one by one. Don't think that any of the 62 million will vote for you in a re-election!
Sri Lanka Politics Friday, 26 January 2018 10:17 AM
Sir, you are a political animal for sure, but sorry to say, a very lame one.
Prabhi Friday, 26 January 2018 10:21 AM
WE HAVE ALREADY DECIDED NOT TO VOTE.
Jude Friday, 26 January 2018 10:29 AM
So MS is finding it very hard to give up the Executive Presidency!! You're not alone!!?? Some of your Predecessors wanted to extend the limit and one of them wanted to be President for Life!!??
Milo Drinker Friday, 26 January 2018 10:32 AM
Yes, Sir. Please run for president again. We are looking forward to electing you for a further 5 years. Keep dreaming.
Graham Friday, 26 January 2018 10:34 AM
You won the last presidential election with the assistance of the UNP and you’ll know your popularity after the 10th Feb....My prediction is that you’ll have a ding dong battle with the JVP for 3rd and 4th positions....
Wanni Baiya Friday, 26 January 2018 10:35 AM
We thought you decided in 2015 that you will NOT contest again. But how to no ? when POWER is Sooooo Saneeeepai! Or are you just another kaiwaru fraud?
Stephani Friday, 26 January 2018 10:47 AM
Please do the country a favour and DO NOT CONTEST AGAIN!
Lion Friday, 26 January 2018 10:48 AM
Your intentions and expectations are very clear to the public.You have given up your Solomon pledge to abolish the presidency you made in front of the silent body of Rev Sobitha thero and the 6.2 million people who brought you to power . Your bitrayal to the nation will go down in the history of this country and please keep in mind that you will loose by millions.
Lalith Friday, 26 January 2018 10:48 AM
You better not to; if you think of people of the country.
Prabhi Friday, 26 January 2018 10:50 AM
THERE'S NOTHING FOR YOU TO DECIDE. JUST QUIT. YOU ARE THE MOST UNPOPULAR PRESIDENT OF ALL TIME.
Confused! Friday, 26 January 2018 10:51 AM
What the hell man..? All that bs about this being your one and only time as President in the last election, and now you are not decided about the second term..? What a load of c***!! Go home already!
dg Friday, 26 January 2018 10:52 AM
Politicians change their mind. Better you contest
Asoka Friday, 26 January 2018 10:52 AM
Hmmm....I think I remember you were saying that you stay only for one term...Is that you or someone else...I also can't remember...!
Gobbaya Friday, 26 January 2018 10:53 AM
He can not be a President with 8%of total casting vote, can see where he stand on February 10, 2018 lical govt. Election. No need his wish for us
mohamed asfar Friday, 26 January 2018 10:59 AM
only 25 ministers now, abolished executive presidency, punished the crooks who robbed billions etc..etc.....as you promised. you will definitely get at least 90 % of the votes so try for 2nd 3rd and 4th term also.
Sid Friday, 26 January 2018 11:13 AM
Animals can’t govern human beings
James banda Friday, 26 January 2018 11:27 AM
It's time we have a president aged between 40 to 50Not too old not too young
Jaliya Friday, 26 January 2018 11:31 AM
I am a political animal. It is in my genes..... Hello ....you need gene therapy to neutralize the greedy and corrupt genes that you inherited last three decades of being a politician. Your word is as good as vacuum inside of a sealed container. It means nothing to the tax payer, what ever you said we wont take it seriously. when you made the decision to flip flop talk to the very same people who put you there we made the decision not to re-elect you nor anyone from the past.
Sri Wickrema Friday, 26 January 2018 11:34 AM
O Tempora O Mores ! Going Crazy ?
woter Friday, 26 January 2018 11:42 AM
tank U.
shanthapriya Friday, 26 January 2018 11:42 AM
Rusted piston now in action......... and finding himself in a much more comfortable situation than ever before and realizing he s got much more to deliver.............
shanthapriya Friday, 26 January 2018 11:45 AM
Ranil will be the happiest on Earth
Sharon Friday, 26 January 2018 12:23 PM
On 11th Feb. you will know whether you will have a political future or not...
Piyal Friday, 26 January 2018 12:49 PM
Clear indication of the masterly back-stabbing. God bless Sri Lanka. Your spine-less leadership will certainly accelerate the downward journey of the country.
Anuradha Friday, 26 January 2018 01:14 PM
E rate minissu thanikara kelinne pissu.
patriot Friday, 26 January 2018 01:17 PM
Some one from UNP has already announced that RW will contest for Presidential elections next year. You have not commented on this.
Brainmaster Friday, 26 January 2018 01:41 PM
Some of the above comments are very harsh and unjust. You are most welcome for a 2nd period if you now manage to do a good job and clear up the mess and punish the crooks of the previous and present Governments. via DM Android App
Stan Friday, 26 January 2018 07:06 PM
Indeed. He's the only hope we have. Flawed democracy with MS is better than no democracy with MR.
Pramod Fernando Friday, 26 January 2018 03:53 PM
Forgetful President.
Gamaya Friday, 26 January 2018 04:55 PM
I thought that in your election pledge you said that you were not contesting again.Is it the attractiveness of the job with its lucre that you are undecided now if to contest.
ananda Friday, 26 January 2018 05:42 PM
Go home honorably without being another Mahinda Rajapakaha as the 62 million voted for you will go to the UNP candidate sans RW. via DM Android App
Nalla Thambi Friday, 26 January 2018 05:44 PM
If his recent statements are genuine, He must contest the next election. Then people will have some hope to get rid of both gangs o f robbers.
Upul Friday, 26 January 2018 06:10 PM
This is what every politician say and need not get surprised. Once you get power and taste it, you are reluctant to leave that taste. This happens only in third world countries.
Lalith Wijesiri Friday, 26 January 2018 06:24 PM
Either MS is highly confused or he along with RW playing a master game. Which one is more possible? Life to view your opinion
Hubert Friday, 26 January 2018 08:08 PM
99% of the comments are from intelligent people unfortunately majority are ignorantSLFP inherited qualities
Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 27 January 2018 06:14 AM
Even if you make up your mind to contest, just think who is going to vote for you again: not the UNP anyway after the betrayal, and not the minorities. Neither the SLFP supporters. You will end up as the worst loser behind the JVP and consigned to the waste bin of history.
Mason Saturday, 27 January 2018 07:00 PM
You are no different to MR. What happened to your promise that you'd be an ONE TERM ONLY President. To say the least SHAMELESS !
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