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Former Army Commander Daya Ratnayake joins SJB

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Colombo, Jan 29 (Daily Mirror) -  Former Army Commander General Daya Ratnayake has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and has been appointed as the party’s senior advisor on state affairs, the Opposition Leader’s office said.

General Ratnayake obtained his membership and the party position from Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.

He headed the infantry force of the Sri Lankan Army during the war against the LTTE and was responsible for rehabilitating ex-LTTE combatants.


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  • Tonga Monday, 29 January 2024 04:50 PM

    I though he was with the SLPP!!!!

    Sangeetha Weeraratne Monday, 29 January 2024 04:51 PM

    Gona joins the circus clowns.

    mohan Monday, 29 January 2024 05:14 PM

    which means Sajith is clue less about state affairs that he needs this man's advice

    Man Tuesday, 30 January 2024 12:10 PM

    Because, he cannot seek advice from Ranil's advisors like Sagala, Ravi, etc.

    last chance Monday, 29 January 2024 05:15 PM

    he has selected a proper place for him and kamal gunarathna too might join him when he leaves the government.

    Volker Metzger Monday, 29 January 2024 06:47 PM

    Having good advisors in state affairs is of central importance for Premadasa's JVP, especially if a government and power takeover actually takes place! But that is by no means certain in the case of his party, especially since he is in no way convincing as a presidential candidate!!! He should jump over his shadow and make the party's candidate the man who knows how to convince and has all the prerequisites, both personal and political, to win the hearts of the people and the elections, Sarath Fonseka!!! No doubt General Ratnayake, now appointed Adviser on State Affairs, will also work well with Fonseka!

    Facts Monday, 29 January 2024 07:29 PM

    Shows the future of Sri Lanka's politics.

    Facts Monday, 29 January 2024 07:29 PM

    Shows the future of Sri Lanka's politics.

    Facts Monday, 29 January 2024 07:29 PM

    Shows the future of Sri Lanka's politics.

    Facts Monday, 29 January 2024 07:29 PM

    Shows the future of Sri Lanka's politics.

    Volker Metzger Monday, 29 January 2024 08:15 PM

    Having good advisors in state affairs is of central importance for Premadasas SJB, especially if a government and power takeover should actually take place! But that is by no means certain in the case of his party, especially since he is in no way convincing as a presidential candidate!!! He should jump over his shadow and make the party's candidate the man who knows how to convince and has all the prerequisites, both personal and political, to win the hearts of the people and the elections, Sarath Fonseka!!! Undoubtedly, Fonseka will also work well with General Ratnayake, who has now been appointed Adviser on State Affairs!

    Janaka Monday, 29 January 2024 08:17 PM

    Gota's lacky joins SJB. Is SP indebted to GR? Did GR help the family out in any way? In mid-May 2022 this guy praised the defence approach before GR away from the country and resigned in July 2022.

    banda Monday, 29 January 2024 08:34 PM

    Mad hatter

    Jude Monday, 29 January 2024 10:58 PM

    NPP forming the next government is inevitable!!!

    Jude Monday, 29 January 2024 11:15 PM

    Daya, it's the wrong move !!

    Waco Tuesday, 30 January 2024 05:16 AM

    Sajith must put forward Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka as the Presidential candidate.

    Man Tuesday, 30 January 2024 04:26 PM

    He is going to contest separately as he sees the next president in the mirror, all the time. Nothing wrong.

    A Mosquito Tuesday, 30 January 2024 01:45 PM

    You served with distinction in the Army. Now leave the dirty work to all the parasites who want to enter parliament and screw the public.


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