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President Rajapaksa today asked the government group to vote against the proposed bill blocking priests from engaging in mainstream politics. UNP MP Wijedasa Rajapakshe was to present a private members bill earler, which would prevent clergy from engaging in mainstream politics.


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  • maggie akka Wednesday, 04 July 2012 11:50 AM

    you are a government employee right?

    Political Illiterate Thursday, 05 July 2012 10:16 PM

    Does that change recorded history by removing title?

    Nodrog Thursday, 05 July 2012 05:08 AM

    Of course they will veto the motion because it will cut down their 2/3 majority.

    Ling Thursday, 05 July 2012 04:19 AM

    Who is SF n is his opinon so important? Btw, his former General title is already removed.

    andrewpitugala Thursday, 05 July 2012 03:54 AM

    150 parliamentarians are not permitted independant views.
    What kind of democracy is this?

    Sue Wednesday, 04 July 2012 01:09 PM

    Its best to keep your mouth shut when you don't know the facts rather than show your ignorance by talking rot.

    kumisura Wednesday, 04 July 2012 12:45 PM

    Why not just scrap the parliament?

    Priya Wednesday, 04 July 2012 12:36 PM

    There is no place for clergy in politics.

    Toosh Wednesday, 04 July 2012 12:22 PM

    Yes sir. this is Buddhist country. No harm ruling by Buddhist monk.

    Love lanka Wednesday, 04 July 2012 12:18 PM

    Sri lankan democracy, being decided by???????
    Dont we the ordinary people have a say?????

    Ruhunu Kolla Wednesday, 04 July 2012 12:08 PM

    Yes, very soon in addition to MAHA NAYAKAS there would be a PRIEST as a RAJA NAYAKA !

    pika Wednesday, 04 July 2012 07:13 AM

    Can't he use executive powers and prvent it being presented and or even debating?

    Fayad Wednesday, 04 July 2012 11:42 AM

    Why don't you give MP's a free hand to vote ??

    Grammar policeman Wednesday, 04 July 2012 11:12 AM

    government + religion = ..............................

    The Judge Wednesday, 04 July 2012 10:40 AM

    Canvassing the Clergy's Votes for forthcoming Provincial elections

    Leslie Wednesday, 04 July 2012 10:45 AM

    Very well said His Excellency The President. We are with you as always.

    Godagampala Rohana Wednesday, 04 July 2012 10:42 AM

    Even yesterday General SF told he is in favour that Clergies should not enter politics, why are you supporting them Sir?

    Ling Wednesday, 04 July 2012 10:10 AM

    People's choice on voting who to come to power cannot be blocked.

    deva Wednesday, 04 July 2012 07:35 AM

    This what i expected from the Govt. Excellent

    ind Wednesday, 04 July 2012 07:23 AM

    This should be decided by Maha Nayaka Theros.

    Winson Wednesday, 04 July 2012 07:32 AM

    missed the fish...

    Yuri Wednesday, 04 July 2012 07:18 AM

    What a drama... while living coast at high speed.


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