Promising slice of relief?

28 October 2012 01:19 pm - 43 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

President Mahinda Rajapaksa enjoys a juicy pineapple while talking to the people in the Imbulgoda area on his way back from a function at the Attanagalle Rajamaha Vihara today. President Rajapaksa stopped at a fruit stall after seeing pineapples on display on his way back to Colombo. Pic Courtesy President’s Media

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 43

Sujeewa Devarani Sunday, 28 October 2012 08:28 PM

So, you trust a politicians charisma and PR more than his actual intentions? Bloody fool. Go ahead, vote for him againand prolong your misery.

patriot Sunday, 28 October 2012 03:35 PM

other peoples didn't taste?, he is the president he can do anything!

Sumudu Sunday, 28 October 2012 04:02 PM

Copying Dr Abdul Kalam style like the way he stopped at a tea boutique at his way in India. To be like Dr Abdul Kalam you should have at least some level of knowledge too !! Not only actions !! Any how good try.

MP Sunday, 28 October 2012 04:27 PM

Professional photograph, Nice angle, Well planed. Moda chune to fool people!

sam Sunday, 28 October 2012 04:51 PM

Ape rajathumage MARUSIYA

Mohamed Sunday, 28 October 2012 05:20 PM

Oscar award is waiting for you!

Jackal K Fox Sunday, 28 October 2012 05:28 PM

Ideal time to get rid of this bastard.

kumaraya Sunday, 28 October 2012 05:42 PM

The security "delegation must have taken over the village!!

Shan Sunday, 28 October 2012 05:53 PM

Is this Juice made out of water to be taxed?

kapa ta pissu Sunday, 28 October 2012 06:03 PM

Ranil eats banana at Delkanda pola and everyone critisised him. MR eats pinapple and he is peoples man. What kind of hypocrits live in this country.

lankan Sunday, 28 October 2012 07:47 PM

Brother , i too disappointed with the way the current country situation , but please make sure not to use abusive words against the president.

Real Peace Sunday, 28 October 2012 03:43 PM

Over nourished stares at mal nourished

Kos Ata Cabraal Sunday, 28 October 2012 08:35 PM

Shame. Look at that selfish toad gobbling Annasi in front of that little child who must have been starving all morning..

Saman Sunday, 28 October 2012 10:05 PM

MR is just eating a part of pineapple like most people do. What is wrong with that? He isn't eating caviar sipping Champaign.

gamunu Sunday, 28 October 2012 10:32 PM

Mr. President, beware of the person next to you. He is the most dangerous person in Gampaha...."patta pal hora"

C. Seneveratne Sunday, 28 October 2012 11:29 PM

Its better to eat pineapple than bread now.

Lankashantha Monday, 29 October 2012 01:05 AM

"Pic Courtesy President’s Media" means this is a publicity propaganda. If the photo was taken by any of the DM photographer it is worth story.

truth Monday, 29 October 2012 12:55 AM

Best advertisement for Hair dye!!!

perera Monday, 29 October 2012 01:23 AM

JUST CAN NOT MISS A PHOTO OPPORTUNITY CAN HE NOT/.

Chaminda Taleyratne Monday, 29 October 2012 01:16 AM

That's how you see , cuz no wonder you are one of the many who put these jokers on a pedestal.shame no dignity even in an overseas country

Shan Monday, 29 October 2012 01:59 AM

I have to disagree with you when he visited Singapore early this year.

He visited Singapore with a huge entourage including his second son, but never explaind what he gaind out of this official visit.

Just attended Sri Lankan gathering organised by the embassy as if just to fulfil his official duties.

Yehiya Monday, 29 October 2012 05:17 AM

There are big kingdom who is behind America fallen. wait & see

weha Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:49 PM

Yeah must have chased all the people around the place and ask the pedastrians to turn there backs till he leaves.
most probably must have searched this female and the child like hell before letting them near.

mamath Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:37 PM

In Attanagalla there are two Raja Maha Viharayas..upper ground and lower ground..one UNP, the other SLFP....he may have gone to both..

Zaneer Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:38 PM

Umbala kaaapala beepala....Apita badey gahala...tube well tax, flour price up what else more to come...chintanaya jayawaywa

AMAR Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:54 PM

..A LEADER BY THE PEOPLE:FOR THE PEOPLE...! NOT PERFECT BUT BETTER THAN ANY OTHER LEADERS WHO RUN THIS COUNTRY IN MODERN ERA.

Game Kolla Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:51 PM

We poor people are suffering while elite class and politicians having having luxury life style, Street dramas are popular in Sri lanka.

pukka Chintanaya Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:53 PM

What act.....this picture clearly shows.....he is a freind of poor people...and whiling to have normal life.....The best actor to the world and to public

Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:54 PM

You will see real "relief" when the Budget is presented next week. Already prices of several items including bread are up with a water tax hovering around. very soon the poor citizens would not be able to afford even a slice of pineapple although the Royal family would enjoy all the luxuries.

truth Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:05 PM

He may be telling them, "If you cannot afford bread or roti, eat pineapple like me"

DXB Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:11 PM

I met him in Dubai, he got the best PR with high Charisma

Renu Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:12 PM

Did you tell them that there will be another fuel price increase due to a conspiracy by the international community. Anasikala apita jeewathvenda ba...eaa

DCOL Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:25 PM

Machan Zaneer,
Umbata Annasi Kanna Salli Na..Habai Broadband/Internet Thiyenwa...Mada Gahanna....
Ane Ban...

Ashan Sunday, 28 October 2012 01:29 PM

Boru seen!

weha Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:50 PM

The guy next to MR tells us the whole story doesn't it :)

dass Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:40 PM

Is there free pinnaple dhansala in Attanaglla?

rehan Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:46 PM

what do u have on your right hand? mr PResident

rehan Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:46 PM

sorry left hand

Poirot Sunday, 28 October 2012 02:59 PM

Hastings as I understand the man standing next to him is taking k..

Paul Albert Sunday, 28 October 2012 03:18 PM

promising slice of bread , not relief

Andy Sunday, 28 October 2012 03:07 PM

aapo meya meheth awa d. match ekata awilla eka paradunath ekka ne.

marusira Sunday, 28 October 2012 03:27 PM

Annasi walata hari gewala yaidha danne nahe. Ara patta horek nedha peththakin inne.

Kapila Sunday, 28 October 2012 03:25 PM

Down to Earth....

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Promising slice of relief?

Comments - 43

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

April 15 declared a government holiday

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings