Those fielding non-political leadership have undertaken contracts: MR

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Those who say they reject politicians and prefer a non-politician to lead the country are concealing the fact that they too have undertaken a political contract, opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday during a meeting held at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) head office with party activists of the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

“Certain people are attempting to mislead the public. Sometimes they say no to the entire 225 MPs and at other times they say a person who is not a traditional politician should become the leader of this country. They are hiding the fact that they too are undertaking a political contract. The leader these people will elect based on Western agendas will end up engaging in politics. Hiding this fact will lead the country to more chaos,” he said.

Commenting on the recent incident in which a number of motorists expressed their annoyance to road closure for VIP movement, Mr. Rajapaksa said it showed the extent to which pressure was exerted on people.

“This was not an organised protest. It reflected that the people are under severe pressure owing to the actions of the government,” he said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Kumara Dharmarathne Friday, 24 May 2019 11:51 AM

Sir, You are totally mistaken, people of this country has come to an end and reject all 225 MPs in the parliament today. People have now realized that it's mere wastage of massive amount of money spent to maintain President,Premier,Leader of the Opposition and the rest of the Politicians for nothing as they feel outcome is hardly anything. Therefore, people are compelled to look for Non Politicians for higher positions and Nothing wrong in that as there is no alternative.

Raj Friday, 24 May 2019 12:00 PM

Very well said! We appreciate what you said. It just reminds me that one of your brother is also not a traditional Politician.

Vithura Perera Friday, 24 May 2019 12:03 PM

I remember very well during Mr Rajapakses time the Galle Road between President House and Temple Tree was closed for hours to pave way for VIP move ment. Even today is the same.

Jaldeen miskin Friday, 24 May 2019 12:20 PM

We want all the 225 Parliamentarians in the present Parliament to be sent packing at the next General Elections. Including the Incumbent President. They have raped and plunderder this beautiful country for the last seven decades.

KD Friday, 24 May 2019 12:31 PM

People are under severe pressure not only from the actions of the government, they are under severe pressure from all 225 who are working for own political agenda without working towards the development of my loving mother Lanka.

Anmanpan Friday, 24 May 2019 12:35 PM

Sure, you are worried as politics is your job.

gamini Friday, 24 May 2019 12:37 PM

so under what category does Gota fall? non political, non traditional politician, western agenda?????

Borat Friday, 24 May 2019 12:38 PM

Oh shut up you loser

Roy Tims Friday, 24 May 2019 12:49 PM

It looks like you are also scared.

Cluless Friday, 24 May 2019 12:54 PM

Is GR a traditional politician?

Tissa Silva Friday, 24 May 2019 01:07 PM

This is a load of rubbish, Mahinda is talking. Mahinda please don't make stupid statements.

Patriot Friday, 24 May 2019 01:13 PM

Need of the hour is non-political President of Sri Lanka to avoid conflicts between President and PM of different parties.Country has suffered a lot due to this.

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