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The Democratic Party led by former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka has been officially accepted as a political party under the symbol of a flaming torch, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said today.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror Mr. Deshapriya said that the party would be permitted to function as a legitimate political party and contest any election.

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  • rohan Monday, 01 April 2013 10:13 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! SIR. ALL THE BEST

    Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 02 April 2013 06:33 AM

    Nothing's Gonna Stop You Now. Good Luck

    Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 02 April 2013 06:28 AM

    Sir You Can Head The Next UN Session In 2016

    good 4nothing Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:36 AM

    good for nothing

    willows Tuesday, 02 April 2013 03:48 AM

    Congratulations Sir, beginning of the beginning

    mota Monday, 01 April 2013 03:02 PM

    We salute you Sir.

    Nihal B Monday, 01 April 2013 11:47 AM

    Place each of this torch under the seats of some MP's in the house of parlement so shall we see how they dance when it get hot....Ha...ha...ha

    Logo Monday, 01 April 2013 11:46 AM

    Congratulation... Weldone we will with you...

    Jayantha Monday, 01 April 2013 11:46 AM

    The only thing that will happen is that SL will burn even more!!!

    tjeyar Monday, 01 April 2013 12:00 AM

    Really do u have strong back bone than our MR? via DM Android App

    lkboy Monday, 01 April 2013 10:24 AM

    Is this a 'Hulu aththa' ?

    Chinthaka Monday, 01 April 2013 10:23 AM

    Congratulations Sir !!! lets build a new nation..

    Sajidh Ahamed Monday, 01 April 2013 12:00 AM

    Congratz sir !!! via DM Android App

    waduge Monday, 01 April 2013 10:13 AM

    pls work with only people who has no black marks ,All the best

    SAM_SPARROW Monday, 01 April 2013 10:09 AM

    No benefits for Sri Lankan Tamils in either way.

    lanka Monday, 01 April 2013 12:00 AM

    Good for a change. Thay all will change when thay sit in the kings chair. via DM Android App

    banana republic Monday, 01 April 2013 09:46 AM

    burn the thugs..

    PRASANNAJIT Monday, 01 April 2013 09:39 AM

    All the best.

    ravi Monday, 01 April 2013 09:35 AM

    known devil is better than unknown angel as an Sri lankan Tamil we have suffered enough now anything is ok for us but for others going to be typical situation.

    eranga Monday, 01 April 2013 09:35 AM

    Very good news sir.. good luck...

    padma Monday, 01 April 2013 09:31 AM

    Let’s began the battle now. Let’s joint with all

    Rana Raala Monday, 01 April 2013 09:25 AM

    Burn the DARK !

    Jay Monday, 01 April 2013 09:17 AM

    Congratulations Sir! Now it's time to get some great, honest politicians and academics on board. Good luck.


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