Country does need a leader who terminates corruption, drugs and poverty: MR

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The country needs a leader who looks at 2030 instead of 2020 and has the ability to terminate corruption, drugs and poverty, newly appointed SLPP Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said today announcing Gotabaya Rajapaksa as their presidential candidate.

Opposition Leader Rajapaksa was appointed as the SLPP leader at the party’s inaugural national convention which was held today where he also officially announced Gotabaya’s candidacy.

Mr Rajapaksa said the national security should be restored in the country and the country needed someone who is vigilant about security around the clock.

“Only he can prevent looming threats. After restoring national security, we have to rebuild the country. To do that, we need discipline and law and order. Its the opinion around the world that no country can be developed without discipline and rule of law. No matter if there’s oil in Mannar or golden showers fall, we can’t make use of them if there is no discipline or rule of law,” he said.

He said Gotabaya is someone who understands the plight of the people in the North as he contributed to save them from the grip of terrorism and resettled them.

“Not only that, he is someone who provided the opportunity to people from the Muslim community to go back to their own lands and villages. Our candidate is someone who can interact with the Tamils and Muslims honestly and will not deceive them. We don’t need someone who takes revenge on his opponents and bends the law,” he said.

When deciding on Gotabaya as the presidential candidate, he said what mattered to him was not his choice but that of the people.

“They looked for someone new, someone who will protect them, safeguard the law and democratic values and can create genuine reconciliation among different communities. People looked for someone who works hard and loves children. People wanted his wife not to have the ‘first lady’ mentality. Gotabaya never asked anyone for the presidency or pleaded with people to strengthen his hands. He has already become your brother and has won over your hearts. I give him to you as your brother. He should always put the country first, second and third just like me,” Mr Rajapaksa said.

He said they would only focus on the people who love them and love the country after they come into power, and not at those who hate them.

“Many people think that we will take revenge on our political opponents. Hatred-Filled politics has no survival as we have witnessed. I don’t have anything to win over by hating anyone. The government’s time is running out. As time went by, it was certified that we were not guilty and it also recommended us to the country,” Mr Rajapaksa said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Comments - 13

Hippo Sunday, 11 August 2019 11:13 PM

Terminate people also with white vans?

Silba Sunday, 11 August 2019 11:28 PM

Terminator 1 talking about terminator 2 , be ready white vans if these guys come to power

sirimal Dunuwila Monday, 12 August 2019 12:05 AM

You had 10 years and did not think about this. Wonder why you want to get the power back now ?

cheers Monday, 12 August 2019 06:16 AM

Absolutely a leader not like a gamarala and a puff. Gota tick all boxes

LP Monday, 12 August 2019 06:35 AM

No one can hope corrupt free Sri Lanka who is a corrupt person

Dudley Monday, 12 August 2019 06:45 AM

Balaya thiyanakota molle ney , molle thiyanakota balaya ney !!

Dr.Siri Monday, 12 August 2019 07:41 AM

Talking about corruption

Water Monday, 12 August 2019 07:43 AM

Whose CORRUPTION, DRUGS AND POVERTY!!??

Rohna S M Fernando Monday, 12 August 2019 07:57 AM

Will the slaves obey the overlord?? The bell has been rung, hurry little slaves.

VRNP Monday, 12 August 2019 08:07 AM

terminate corruption, drugs, and poverty!!! Intreating We had enough experience with your family politics.

Goodie Monday, 12 August 2019 08:20 AM

Vans will come. However not for ordinary joes like us. But for the people who plans massacres without being caught or for the government which don't have laws to stop them.

Shanel F Monday, 12 August 2019 08:20 AM

Says you..

Lord Wolfstein Monday, 12 August 2019 09:56 AM

That says the master looter. MR, do not forget that your murderous brother is still a US citizen. The US will not revoke his citizenship until his 10 court cases are settled in US courts and that would be too late for the election.

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