Video: If I wanted to learn terror I would have gone to Medamulana -Ranil

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United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that he went to the US to learn how to form a UNP Government and develop the country and if he wanted to learn about corruption and terror he would have gone to Medamulana.

“I went to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States to teach and I wanted to learn the methods of developing the country. I wanted to learn how to set up a UNP Government and develop the country,” he said.

“I am not concerned about constructing roads and ports. It is up to the Provincial Councils and Pradeshiya Sabhas to do so. We do not need new Ports but to make the best use of the existing ones. What we need is to take the country forward,” he said.

Mr. Wickremesinghe said he discussed about the alternatives which could be introduced after scrapping the executive presidency. “We discussed the new system of governance which could be introduced after scrapping the executive presidency. We need proper governance in the country. Otherwise we will have to undergo negative consequences,” he said.

Mr. Wickremesinghe said he got an opportunity to learn how a Government topples due to human right violations and corruption.

He said the future UNP Government would enhance employment opportunities by developing technical knowledge among the youth in the country.

“We can create more than 100,000 job opportunities by giving short term technical knowledge. We do not need an economy where people should migrate to Middle East but an economy where those who are already there to come back. It can only be done under a UNP Government.” (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 33

Dinn Thursday, 22 May 2014 06:24 PM

U went to a wrong place... U should have gone to China to learn.. but too late now..... Mahinda R ... already there....

s. samarasekara Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:04 AM

One day the whole country will understand the value of you and they will suffer for what have they done to destroy our image. But if you want to have a UNP government the party should get rid of dirty Sajith [double dealing].

Jan Chandra Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:18 AM

This guy is back. He hasn't learnt anything if he cannot appreciate that development of infrastructure which includes port is vital to the progress of the country.

sss Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:22 AM

also how not to apply law to the connected which has already tarnish the image of Sri lanka

Real Peace Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:25 AM

I watched one of Ranil's lectures in the US - it was absolutely brilliant. He is the right person to govern this country, but he is still in the opposition or he will be in the opposition for ever because he did not have the heart to kill thousands of innocent civilians in the Vanni. Very sad.

kumaraya Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:33 AM

Only a looser and a fossil need to go to the USA to learn politics relevant to Sri Lanka! What an ignoramus!!

sinhala modaya Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:38 AM

Cat is out of the bag now, shame on unpers......long time CIA informer finaly admits he is paid by USA & he is being groomed by CIA & NSA to try out sri lanka spring.........not a chance he will have to swim from hambantota port & run to maldives

Chaplin Thursday, 22 May 2014 06:02 PM

The comedian of the century. via DM iPad app

Yankee Doodle Thursday, 22 May 2014 06:15 PM

Torch bearer of Yankee Doodle. Please study the subjects under central government and provincial administration. Also remember to put your brain into gear before you put your mouth into motion. via DM iPad app

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:03 AM

If you arfe a great leader, like President Rajapakshe, being in the same chair he will solve the problems of SriLanka masses. You cannot reach his status as you are below the line Sir... We welcome MR's family to rule this nation peacefully.....

tony Thursday, 22 May 2014 06:26 PM

DONT PULL THE DEAD, YOU MUST GIVE A CHANCE FOR ANYONE TO DEFENSE. KNOW YOUR ETHICS

Bonchi Friday, 23 May 2014 07:44 AM

Sri Lankan Mr. Bean in action. Have a closer look at the photographs youll agree with me. via DM iPad app

Devaka Friday, 23 May 2014 05:05 AM

Learn how to win elections before you talk rubbish

laxman Friday, 23 May 2014 05:30 AM

your comment justifies your name

mohamed asfar Friday, 23 May 2014 09:53 AM

check the last photo. fairoos haji doing the right thing.

Batalande Latabanda Friday, 23 May 2014 12:52 PM

[quote name="tony"]DONT PULL THE DEAD, YOU MUST GIVE A CHANCE FOR ANYONE TO DEFENSE. KNOW YOUR ETHICS[/quote]
Is your caps lock stuck ?

Herbert Karunaratne Friday, 23 May 2014 01:43 PM

I don't know what they taught you at MIT, but let me give you a piece of advice from Medamulana Uni. If you wait until the government falls on its own, without the opposition working hard at it, then your WAIT WILL BE ETERNAL.!

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 22 May 2014 08:23 AM

Absolutely true. But what do these yakko fellows of Medamulana know about Massachussets Uni.

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 22 May 2014 11:00 AM

Waste of time talking about Ranil who wants to grab the opposition leaders chair until his death.

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:57 AM

Ranil is crazy indeed..... what expressions you could expect from a lunatic.... forget about it. We waste our precious time talking about Ranil.

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:48 AM

[quote name="Dayan"]LATEST SCORE:-

RW 2 MR1[/quote]

No... not atall, Ranil is a not a good bowler to get wickets, he gives more runs (6) & (4) for Mahinda to score. Mahinda is Sanga & Mahela knows to play the googlies.

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:43 AM

[quote name="amal"]only 5 came to listen to your ideas that you learnt.[/quote]

You are wrong, even 5% will not accept Ranil as he is a big liar, than Rajapakshe.

Fayad Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:38 AM

Very True

prem Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:07 AM

accept your ideas and hope you can win this time.

Nims Thursday, 22 May 2014 09:16 AM

Why Ranil? Couldn't you learn it from Premadasa

Tony Thursday, 22 May 2014 09:06 AM

Looser, step down atleast now so that the UNP can revive and come back, no democracy in the party.

Naresh Thursday, 22 May 2014 09:05 AM

first you should stop acting, you are the man behind MR

Dayan Thursday, 22 May 2014 08:44 AM

LATEST SCORE:-

RW 2 MR1

R. Andha Thursday, 22 May 2014 02:14 PM

Go to Medhamulana or to any god forsaken place. Not to learn about corruption but to learn how to win elections how to win peoples hearts and minds and how to be media savvy. Also how to unite members under the party leadership. via DM iPad app

Gura Thursday, 22 May 2014 02:09 PM

He was teaching a couple of tables and chairs. He says building ports and roads are the responsibility of PC and PS. Ports and major highways are central responsibility. He has already got his wires crossed. via DM iPad app

Sararhsk Thursday, 22 May 2014 02:06 PM

Mr Wickramasinghe Waht is your vision to make everybody owns hisher helicopter as you dont want to develop roads. via DM Android App

Packeer Thursday, 22 May 2014 08:33 AM

First you have to learn how to make UNP to win the elections and bring the party to power.

amal Thursday, 22 May 2014 08:30 AM

only 5 came to listen to your ideas that you learnt.

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