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We have to make UNP a vibrant political force as people need an alternative: Ruwan

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The United National Party (UNP) will focus on its own local politicians rather than focusing on the members of other political parties which it associates with in the future, its Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

Speaking to UNP activists in Batticaloa he said his party will not make the mistake of relying on other parties to resolve the issues of the people.“we have made the mistake of relying on other parties who have allied with us to resolve the issues faced by you in the past. We allocated funds to members of local bodies belonging to other parties. However we will allocate funds to UNP members of local bodies in areas such as Batticaloa in the future,” Mr. Wijewardene told party activists in Batticaloa.

He said UNP would welcome the ideas and proposals of UNP members at the grass root level.“we will convert the UNP into a vibrant force. We assure that we are committed to building our party. We also pledge to bring back those who have left us. Myself and others remained with the UNP despite foreseeing our defeat. We would have gotten into Parliament if we joined Sajith and would have got a ministerial appointment if we joined the Government. However we remained with the UNP,” he said.(YOHAN PERERA)


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  • AB Thursday, 04 March 2021 07:28 AM

    'UNP used money stolen from central bank for party purposes' you have to get this black patch cleared before, if anyone connected is in your party should disowned him, you can see how cruel people are,they sent even your leader Tamil home

    RoaringCreek Thursday, 04 March 2021 07:34 AM

    The people need an alternative political force and it not the bud, telephone or the elephant. We have seen all these parties perform and not satisfied. We need new and educated people. Not family ties.

    Ben Thursday, 04 March 2021 07:37 AM

    During your Yahapalana period,you ignored,mistreated and annoyed majority population, believing you will get 50% of votes, while, let ignoring all illegal work and activities against national security 10% minority, final ready was you loose both

    Sokrates Thursday, 04 March 2021 09:06 AM

    Like everywhere in Sri Lanka. Talk, talk, talk but no action.

    Ravi Thursday, 04 March 2021 12:47 PM

    How to do that ? then you have to kill all the butterflies.

    Waco Friday, 05 March 2021 12:09 AM

    Ruwan, look for a Bed and sleep. You must be sleepy.

    GGG Friday, 05 March 2021 01:50 AM

    Day DREAMING! the people really needed that DEAD PARTY UNP should not raise head again. That's why they proved electing no single member to the parliament at the last general elections.


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