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I will retire soon: Nimal Siripala

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Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva said today that he would soon retire from politics as he didn’t have an intention of hanging on to power like many other politicians.

Speaking at a rally in Badulla, he said that there was a need of new political culture without family political agendas.

Emphasizing the need of youth participation in politics, he said that the country was desperately in need of young generation’s participation in politics.

The Minister said he was able to develop Uva-Wellassa and hand it over to the people.

“We don’t have an intention to make family trees in politics and to create successors. I don’t have any blood relatives in this field,” he said.

He said that though he wouldn’t continue in politics, he would be continue to groom good leaders capable in carrying on the development process in the Uva Province for decades to come. (Palitha Ariyawansa)

Video by Palitha Ariyawansa


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  • Iran Monday, 16 January 2017 07:30 PM

    Mind you..U will BE RETIRED soon by voters..!!But I am feeling sad about tax money that will be spent for ur pension..

    Madiya Monday, 16 January 2017 08:50 PM

    Sayonara! You won't be missed.

    faf Monday, 16 January 2017 08:56 PM

    even now you seems retired. sleeping most of the time at parliament. so you can sleep rest of the life at home via DM Android App

    Summa Monday, 16 January 2017 10:11 PM

    Thank God .... But why "soon" .... why not "today" ?

    Ram Tuesday, 17 January 2017 01:35 AM

    Good riddens of Bad Rubbish / GROBR

    ceylon Tuesday, 17 January 2017 01:56 AM

    he feel enough with political jobs and now like to have a long holiday as embasador to a rich european country.his new idea is not bad. via DM Android App

    Nimal Fernance Tuesday, 17 January 2017 02:05 AM

    This guy made enough money. I was asked to give 10M when I went to see him to get something done. I ended up not doing it

    Sonali Tuesday, 17 January 2017 03:09 AM

    Finally!!!. When will the rest follow his foot steps?

    Premalal Tuesday, 17 January 2017 03:45 AM

    Finally you are going to do something for the country.

    naren Tuesday, 17 January 2017 03:58 AM

    Please don't do that Sir.!!!. The country will miss you very badly.

    Saji Tuesday, 17 January 2017 05:04 AM

    Haha this guy is retiring to Sleep.

    Citizen Tuesday, 17 January 2017 05:42 AM

    Don't worry, the voters will do it for you.

    lion Tuesday, 17 January 2017 06:02 AM

    You have enjoyed the life to the fullest,travel the world when ever you think. All due to politics. But you have never being able to do a single act that the people of this country to remember you with gratitude. This is the sad case of the 99% of our politicians.

    Diogenes Tuesday, 17 January 2017 10:16 AM

    Better do it before you get discarded or condemned!

    John Wednesday, 18 January 2017 07:12 AM

    Why not now via DM Android App


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