Govt ready to work against local culture, religion for its survival: Namal

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Colombo, Jan. 25 (Daily Mirror) - The present government is ready to work against the local culture and religions for its survival, SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa said.

He said Minister K.D. Lalkantha has confirmed this fact through his latest remarks.

"Minister Lalkantha has said he would attack those who are wearing coats. Also, he has said they won't care about those who wear saffron robes. This means that those in the government are willing to destroy the local culture and religions for their survival," Rajapaksa told a media briefing.

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Spartacus Sunday, 25 January 2026 11:53 AM

You can say what is stated in an honest truthful manner or twist it and manipulate it to give it a typical "threat" tone so that citizens will get aroused.

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Sokrates Sunday, 25 January 2026 12:09 PM

Your culture is oppression and violence, and your religion is money.

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Cheers Sunday, 25 January 2026 12:12 PM

Spot on Namal all SLPP vote will be back for you in the next election leaving JVP back to 3%

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Nihal Sunday, 25 January 2026 12:56 PM

When is your mother visit to FCID?

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Perera Sunday, 25 January 2026 01:17 PM

That’s absolute nonsense. Most people support the current government, unlike your family, which has ruined the country for generations.

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Ram P Sunday, 25 January 2026 01:43 PM

Namal make statements every now and then to show his presence and his statements most of the time have no merit. His father MR removed the then CJ by dubious means for his survival and Namal has forgotten that

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Ranjit Sunday, 25 January 2026 03:15 PM

Whether you are wearing a coat or saffron. If you do illegal things ,they should be punished . There is nothing wrong in saying that in public. Namely who has a limited in is unable to understand it and trying to create religious divide .

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Roshan Sunday, 25 January 2026 04:16 PM

Racing around Dalada Maligawa is okay .

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Lion Sunday, 25 January 2026 04:58 PM

Mother has been called to CID to record a statement with regard to Sriliya Account . No one is coming to her house to record the statement as CID during yahapalana. So accompany your mother to CID on the particular date.

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Nana Sunday, 25 January 2026 05:35 PM

National list MP Jarapaksa desperately fishing for media attention by once again trying to whip up racial and communal divides. Bye bye Normal

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Samy Selvarajah Sunday, 25 January 2026 05:37 PM

You seem to misunderstand statements made by the present honest Government which is in power. You are not a elected M.P., but a back door M.P. Why don't to support the present honest elected Government, so that Sri Lanka can be developed? When you and your family were in power, you all made Sri Lanka bankrupt. So, why don't you get lost for ever.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Sunday, 25 January 2026 06:52 PM

Stupid voters of Sri Lanka deserves such fate for voting these former terror group into power. Now they will never hold any election and will bring back 88 89 style punishments to anyone who opposes their administration.

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Happy Monday, 26 January 2026 12:50 PM

Yes bring back 88 89 style punishments to anyone especially the ever greedy GMOA.

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Nadesan Sunday, 25 January 2026 07:20 PM

Don’t think , we are fools by selecting part of his comments. You din’t even win your seat

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H V A Fernando Monday, 26 January 2026 01:40 AM

When politicians are bankrupted of ideas to distract the public they always resort to some stupid slogans. In Sri Lanka, it is Sinhala Buddhism that is above all other religions and we will put other's under our feet and trample. It is no different to what Trump said 'MAGA' to reach his aim. Look where USA is today by foolishly believing in this mantra. For our part we have heard many such mantras and hence we have been brought down from an enviable country to a great beggar.

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Jude Monday, 26 January 2026 02:35 AM

Hey NAMAL the political landscape of SL changing into one party system. Just like in Singapore and Vietnam. Right now each party UNP SLFP DNF SLPP have Less than 10 MP's at the next elections SJB will be less than 10 MP's. Now it's a clear direction where we heading to. Single party system yeah.

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SM Monday, 26 January 2026 03:56 AM

No Namal — this is not an attack on religion or culture. It’s about ending the abuse of robes and suits to protect criminals. For decades, elites like you used religion and tradition to shield corruption. When the NPP says “no one is above the law,” that’s not anti-religion — it’s pro-accountability. Minister Lalkantha didn’t say he’d attack religions. He said that corrupt people can’t hide behind religious robes or legal coats anymore. Your family’s era was defined by theft, political interference, and organised crime — all protected by letters, titles, and influence. Now that this system is being dismantled, you’re calling it a betrayal of culture? The real betrayal was turning religion into a tool for impunity. If the NPP is tearing down those walls — that’s justice. So yes — robes, suits, or sarongs — if you’re corrupt, you’ll be held accountable. And if that scares you, maybe ask yourself why.

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Sambo Monday, 26 January 2026 09:30 AM

We like a leader who has no "Boru Sobana" and we have got one. Unlike your father who used to carry fruit and flowers to all the temples but with other ideas and that also by the peoples money.

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yoosuf Monday, 26 January 2026 11:34 AM

Paw the little baby is scared that he cannot use Gnanasera to help him nowadays

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Insider Monday, 26 January 2026 12:47 PM

What he meant was that there is no favoured treatment and all equal under the Law - including the Rajapakse clan.

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Loges Monday, 26 January 2026 03:12 PM

You cannot straighten the dog's tail. These people are not promoting the world's best religion by destroying Buddhism. I am a regular visitor to a Buddhist temple, which gives me peace of mind

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