Ranil’s official vehicle breaks down

Friday, 03 August 2012 11:10

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had a nasty experience when his official vehicle broke down twice last Sunday due to the use of low quality diesel fuel.

The Leader of the Opposition had this problem when travelling from Polonnaruwa to Ampara in the official vehicle assigned to him by the government.

As a result of the engine failure the vehicle could not be driven any further. Guided by the fault indicating bulb on the vehicle, the diesel filter had been replaced and the balance diesel in the tank drained out and replaced with super diesel. This had corrected the fault.

Mr. Wickremesinghe commenting on this unpleasant experience said that, on an earlier occasion, he had filled the tank of his private vehicle with inferior petrol imported by the Rajapakse government and the vehicle had been damaged.. Now this inferior diesel fuel had damaged his official vehicle. He said this showed that the government was not only dumping garbage on the people but also on his vehicles. (Sujith Mangala De Silva)

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-57+175 # Athi 2012-08-03 11:20

Don't worry. It's always breakdown! Not only his vehicle but everything he does!!

-26+40 # Game Over 2012-08-03 13:17

Surprisingly, being given fuel free from government, he has pumped the lower quality than the super diesel. Again, shows lack of planing and vision. Time to move aside and handover to a visionary.

-11+18 # rohana 2012-08-03 17:57

Surprisingly, being given fuel free from government, he has pumped the lower quality than the super diesel. Again, shows Ranil did not want to waste our money that is why he did not use super quality. This corrupt government can not even give clean diesel.

-0+17 # kumaraya 2012-08-03 20:11

The point is, that there is bad fuel being sent to the pumps and while that is causing break-downs, those responsible are smirking. When will we learn? In China, those responsible will have to face a firing squad

-2+10 # Dinesh 2012-08-03 20:39

I dont know why people make fun of this??????? This could happen to you vehicle as well then what would you do ?? Please grow up

-1+9 # Cyclops 2012-08-04 06:36

But isn't this whole country a comedy of errors?

-4+9 # citizen junior 2012-08-03 21:27

"Handover to a Visionary ?"--You mean to an outsider?- no visionaries are left-Better let him carry on

-0+7 # Demeter 2012-08-04 10:31

Well, idk, as a public servant, running on taxpayers funds for upkeep, I guess pumping the cheaper diesel is the right thing to do, with as minimum cost to taxpayers. unlike MANY govt chumchas who want the very best from the Reserves at high cost to the taxpayer.

-0+3 # Best 2012-08-04 13:18

Best comment

-47+127 # Nodrog 2012-08-03 11:28

The breakdown epitomizes whats happening in the party due to poor quality leadership.

-16+39 # Tonto 2012-08-03 15:02

/what else can one say, this is the plain truth and nothing but the truth. The guy is a breakdown himself, ha, ha, ha.

-25+104 # johnny 2012-08-03 11:33

Always breakdown - always!!!!

-27+60 # lalith 2012-08-03 11:33

MR will give him a new and improved vehicle

-22+59 # sampath 2012-08-03 11:33

you guys won't be so sarcastic when this happens to your own vehicle

-34+50 # DHA 2012-08-03 11:35

...Aiming for another luxury vehicle Sir...??

-4+3 # Manju 2012-08-03 19:06

not because to request a luxury vechile... stop due to low quality diesel,,

-1+2 # Sarath 2012-08-04 11:03

Do you want him to use public transport ? Grow up please

-31+30 # lk 2012-08-03 11:46

so his vehicle runs with both Diesel & Petrol?

-1+10 # john 2012-08-03 12:13

private vehicle is petrol, official one is diesel according to article

-22+39 # Amarapala 2012-08-03 11:47

Inferior diesel! Inferior leader of the opposition who cant win elections

-11+26 # sampath 2012-08-03 14:52

he can't win elections because emotionally guided irrational people like you vote for other parties, and then complain

-0+0 # Political Illiterate 2012-08-03 17:34

why do not people think rationally like this when voting? @ that time they think only of the Kukul Mus Bath passale and the TOT!
So you have to live with low quality fuel. If the vehicle breaks down then put your shoulder to the whhel and "Thallu"! Who knows one may get a free shot and Buth Passale!

-10+4 # chacha 2012-08-03 11:51

@ that time he told that he had to waste Rs: 75,000/=, repairing the vehicle due to low quality petrol. this time due to diesel. PAW.... everything happens to him....... nonsense............

-8+29 # faz 2012-08-03 11:53

is this V.Important news ?

-11+34 # Samantha 2012-08-03 11:57

Govt is dumping everting on people and else where becouse of poor UNP leadership

-8+9 # Dinesh 2012-08-03 12:38

Well said. All this problem is because ranil doesn't have a backbone.....

-3+7 # SS 2012-08-03 13:18

this statement by "samantha" is quite true. If we had a strong opposition the government will not be able to do whatever they want. Now they get away after anything...

-11+20 # ind 2012-08-03 11:58

New luxury vehicle is ordered !!!

-13+26 # Athi 2012-08-03 11:58

What's his contribution to the people as the Opposition Leader? MR shall withdraw this official vehicle and donate it to Social Service Organizations!

-5+6 # Ranawiruwa 2012-08-03 12:07

When you show poor leadership skills no wonder you get sub standard diesel Mr Ranil haha

-4+33 # Muraly 2012-08-03 12:15

At last he experienced what general public go through.

-1+4 # Lanka Shantha 2012-08-03 12:15

We heard you are getting free fuel from uncle.

-4+32 # ifthikar lafir 2012-08-03 12:16

What can you do? Just imaging the plight of an ordinary citizen...

-6+3 # misunderstood 2012-08-03 12:22

that is Deshapremi petrol which does not work well on desha drohees!!!

-6+6 # sirisena 2012-08-03 12:29

use a cart...you can drag it yourself

-1+4 # Dias 2012-08-03 12:31

RW open your mouth against corruptions, not media meetings.
Ask compensations for all who suffered.

-4+2 # Lalindra J. 2012-08-03 12:33

When something bad happens, why does it always happen to me?

-6+7 # Bandara 2012-08-03 12:36

Imagine the inconvenience faced by the poor UNPers due to your low quality leadership. Low quality diesel problem was only for few days and few vehicle owners. Low quality leadership problem is for all UNPers and will prevail for at least another 6 years. What hope do they have even after that?

-6+3 # Rajeev 2012-08-03 12:39

This is the way he doing politics!!!

-4+6 # willows 2012-08-03 12:59

always break down, not only his car but his body it self???

-6+3 # Kasthuri 2012-08-03 13:03

His Petrol vehicle broken down due to low quality diesel fuel !!!. As usual making clown acts!.

-5+2 # KUMA 2012-08-03 13:17

Dear opposition leader if you are going to win forth coming election, we will give you a good condition vehicle to you .and you if loose this election we will give you a cart to go home to take a for ever rest .and bagging you not to come back for election.

-1+5 # CHANDRAPALA 2012-08-03 13:18

Sri -Lanka is a dumping ground for law quality goods.

-15+17 # YASEER ARAFATH 2012-08-03 14:04

RW is the only true leader available in the country.most of the Sri Lankans aremisread him and not nderstood his vision.on top of that he does not entertain roughs and dishonest people.if he contested in Malasia or Singapore,he would be a life time leader.unfortunately Sri Lankan wants to have self boasting and noodles leader.

-3+4 # Jayasinghe 2012-08-03 20:52

That is the bad luck of Sri Lankans

-3+4 # peeda mossa 2012-08-03 21:11

Right, Arafath, we have not understood his vision because he never told us. Btw, vision without mission is a daydream, and that aptly describes his actions.

-2+2 # mahajana 2012-08-03 15:18

miracle run on diesel/petrol , those who changed to diesel after petrol debacle became victims again.

-7+8 # Azmi 2012-08-03 15:19

Everyone know he expired products, it's no surprise breakdown it's a good time to "QUIT " your political journey

-4+10 # Falool 2012-08-03 15:26

And replace with whom??? Azmi, dont carry a brief for Sajit P.

-9+10 # Devaka 2012-08-03 15:35

Even if he uses rocket fuel it will be a breakdown!

-0+3 # @Zoo 2012-08-03 15:53

imported by ZuZil?

-1+9 # Gayanga 2012-08-03 16:04

This issue is about the quality of the Diesel, where the Govt is accountable and is not about Ranil. It's good if we can be more objective than this.

-0+3 # Gamma 2012-08-03 16:13

when next time government imported substabdared Kerosene , definetly RW 's vehicle will be damaged becasue last time his car run by petrol damaged .. this time his car run by Diesel damaged,, next time.. kerosene.. always breakdown.

-1+1 # ANTON 2012-08-03 16:27

Will this happen to the air planes also ? I have a doubt that they had also been supplied sub standard super diesel.

-11+6 # Sando 2012-08-03 16:52

He is a low quality man

-0+0 # Niranj 2012-08-03 17:09

Mr.Opp.Leader you are such a comedy,i cant laugh

-3+6 # wipula 2012-08-03 17:29

RW is a genuine man,no corruptions but he is selfish, He has no feeling for poor man. He will loose this election too but will increase some votes. He has no practical vision anyway he is a gentleman.because of him MR will be there for ever.

-0+1 # Don Siripala 2012-08-03 18:00

Another story well cooked by Vijay NP.

-0+3 # Kalu Sudda 2012-08-03 18:32

Maybe he should PEE in to it.

-1+5 # Johne 2012-08-03 19:20

RW styles of politics not suitable for country it's decent style, our people like goon politics.........

-1+4 # Jayasinghe 2012-08-03 20:42

Exactly agree with you? Sri Lankan people wants "Moda Choon politics" like MR does.

-2+3 # peeda mossa 2012-08-03 19:52

No problem, really. You are not going anywhere in particular, except perhaps, backwards.

-1+3 # Jayasinghe 2012-08-03 20:24

Maithripala will say that it was a Ranil's fault not the government.

-1+2 # Ane mage kata 2012-08-03 20:58

Inferior petrol, inferior diesel, whats next? Inferior jet fuel?

-1+0 # Sabri Nana 2012-08-03 22:10

OMG!

-3+1 # kg 2012-08-03 22:18

I think ranil is also experiencing the high cost of living and has gone bankrupt it seems. :D

-2+2 # Aney Machang 2012-08-03 23:11

RW you have messed up everything that is given to you free,
go home and never come to Siri Kotha, if you still want favours then go to Temple tree.

-1+3 # Lal.Fernando. 2012-08-04 06:59

Ranil please stop winging.Get on with being a strong opposition.Unfortunately as long as you are there it will not happen.

-1+2 # Farzan - Kalutara 2012-08-04 07:35

Already he is a broken down politician. Having break down in his vehicle is not a big matter.

-0+1 # ishan 2012-08-04 13:57

Funny - Always the first to break down! Atleast hes trying to be with the people on this one! Surely hes one of those truly unlucky fellows to have been affected on both occasions. - Just like with his elections - always unlucky.

-0+0 # eddy 2012-08-04 15:25

Give Ranil a break this might have been a sabotage by the ltte.

-0+1 # rohan 2012-08-04 21:16

comedy country.

-0+1 # sujeewa p 2012-08-04 22:51

Always break down........

-0+0 # Milton 2012-08-05 02:42

I wish it should be fire by the blessing of SL Democrecy

-0+0 # Percy 2012-08-05 08:01

No one pays attention to what this guy says. He is a joker in the eyes of Sri Lankans and we are waiting to see an opposition led by a strong man...!!!

-0+1 # joe 2012-08-05 14:28

He deserve this as he is broken himself. Absolutely a liability to the country. But the government needs him in this post

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