Sajith Premadasa next president: Thalatha

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Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorala said yesterday that Minister Sajith Premadasa will definitely be the next president of the country and that he would get the blessings of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in this regard.

She made this prediction on the occasion of the 204th model village, named “Katurodagama,’ that was constructed at Bungiriya in Kahawatta after being vested to the public yesterday under the patronage Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister, Sajith Premadasa.

She said, “With the blessings of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, our party will give Minister Sajith Premadasa the opportunity to contest the presidential election. We are all looking forward to seeing him becoming president. Don't worry about it”.

Minister Athukorala said that they had waited a long time to appoint a leader who understands the plight of the poor as the president of this country.

“We will accompany you in your endeavours and be there to strengthen you on this journey as you aim to bring about change in this country,” she told Mr. Premadasa. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Comments - 16

Andrew Silva Friday, 21 June 2019 06:57 AM

This is the best news for all Sri Lankans we should all unite with Sajith to make Sri Lanka prosperous again for all. Best wishes sir.

P Palugaswewa Friday, 21 June 2019 07:11 AM

This could be another trick of Ranil. If Sajith becomes prez. Ranil will be the PM. But only for a very short period and RW becomes executive PM. RW will never drops his dream to become the supreme commander at least once during his lifetime. Anyway Sajith winning is hardly possible.

Sambo Friday, 21 June 2019 08:08 AM

So many people are assuming so many character's but when the time comes that old cat RW who is greedy for power will become the candidate.

joshua Friday, 21 June 2019 08:08 AM

So no election required?

JosephWilliams@ Friday, 21 June 2019 08:21 AM

Does people want to have a second premadasa

Yehiya Friday, 21 June 2019 08:24 AM

People view is different. Need a man without political background.

Jayanath Friday, 21 June 2019 08:34 AM

Yes, bring one idiot after another and the country will go in the drain. What example has he set to be the first citizen? What special qualification he has? What is his vision for the country? Thalatha her self also don’t have any

Raj Friday, 21 June 2019 08:35 AM

Sri Lanka can not keep remaining a banana republic, we need highly educated people with experience in living in the West as our future leaders.Sons and daughters of former leaders are not going advance Sri Lanka.

Aviator Friday, 21 June 2019 08:47 AM

"Blessing of Ranil Wickremesinghe"? Poor Sajith then.

Jiff Friday, 21 June 2019 08:59 AM

Good. So we can put the final nail in the coffin of another anti national political party. Whole world is moving towards pro national policies.

Janaka from Matara Friday, 21 June 2019 09:23 AM

..I dont understand what Sajith has to show for to be a president... A hopless guitar player? or Son of an ex-president? or builder of houses with no regard for anything that professionals would consider - such as the standards and environment?

Daham Friday, 21 June 2019 01:21 PM

mmmm Premadasa?

Nelum Friday, 21 June 2019 01:23 PM

She can not just appoint him as president. the people should.

Ranjit Friday, 21 June 2019 01:56 PM

#JosephWilliams Does people want a se3ond Rajapakse

P Kulatunga Friday, 21 June 2019 04:09 PM

Why do you want to impose your wish to people? We will vote to the presidential candidate according to our wish. I don't mind telling my choice is not Sajith. there are maybe a lot oppose him.

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 21 June 2019 05:08 PM

If it is not Sajith, then it is Mahinda or Gota or Sirisena or Karu or Basil... all fellows from the same clan or family rule dustbin knowing only racism

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