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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa today tweeted that he would make his move to regain power when the people were ready and he believed that it would be very soon.

However, he said it was time for Sri Lanka’s future leaders to emerge and take the country forward.

He said this in a tweet when asked whether he would contest against President Maithripala Sirisena in the wake of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) proposing President Sirisena as party’s presidential candidate in 2020.

When asked whether he would support President Sirisena by being a SLFP patron in the event the President deciding to contest, Mr. Rajapaksa said his decision would be based on the party decision at the proper time.

Explaining his strategy for the local government elections, he said he would be ready with a powerful political force representing the people’s will.


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  • sigiriya Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:10 PM

    The news is Obama says 'goodbye', gracefully (after completing his two terms) and MR says, 'I am coming back!'

    Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 12 January 2017 09:14 AM

    MR cannot be corrected. He is up to wealth

    Husky Wednesday, 11 January 2017 09:54 PM

    Enough already, Marvin K Mooney (MR) please go away!

    nanda Wednesday, 11 January 2017 09:32 PM

    we do not want Idiameen era here

    Casanova Wednesday, 11 January 2017 08:00 PM

    Thank God, insanity is not contagious. .

    Killa Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:57 PM

    This drumkard is a "sir"? The reality is he abused his terms and now uses his thugs to return

    Rufus Norton Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:49 PM

    This is simple wishful thinking.Nobody is ready for this dictator to come back and ruin this country nationally and internationally by destroying democracy and going on an avenging mission.

    raj Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:39 PM

    back to power, to rob more

    Kadiya Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:38 PM

    Someone please find an electrical socket for him to plug himself into so that he can recharge!!!

    Kadiya Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:36 PM

    Poor fellow, he's so concerned about his family, no?

    Leo Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:27 PM

    Dream on.... via DM Android App

    Sharon Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:12 PM

    People who see the reality are with you Sir.

    lalu Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:35 PM

    Should have contested the US Presidential elections as a rehearsal. Any way, there exists a vacancy in Tamil Nadu

    Ruwan Wednesday, 11 January 2017 07:07 PM

    Keep dreaming

    Francis Wednesday, 11 January 2017 06:09 PM

    Must be having high hopes . Young leaders. Haha Namal another crook like the father

    sabras Wednesday, 11 January 2017 06:05 PM

    Why do u want to rob the balance amount of Sri Lanka???

    surasena Wednesday, 11 January 2017 06:01 PM

    Power? Where in the HELL?

    Pxx Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:56 PM

    Hodatama pissu wage

    own benefits Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:54 PM

    this many is still not reformed after stealing billions , for his own benefits he is making is day dream in the heaven for safeguarding his family

    BC Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:48 PM

    Always keeping your supporters motivated and hopeful is good politicsbut sadly it can never happen under the present constitution. via DM Android App

    Tissa Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:40 PM

    Not democratic sly you. cant be a president in Sri Lanka Priminister IF M 3 s approval only via DM Android App

    Dee Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:38 PM

    Such passion and greed for Power! Imagine what it could do if done without vested interests?

    NJ Wednesday, 11 January 2017 05:37 PM

    HA HA Joke of the year btw he can regain the power only by provoking our buddhist brothers to extreme racism


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