Namal urges proactive measures to protect Northern families ahead of monsoon

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Colombo, Sept. 25 (Daily Mirror) - SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa today called on the government to take immediate, proactive steps to safeguard families in Sri Lanka’s northern regions who are at risk of displacement during the upcoming monsoon season.

Speaking in Parliament, Rajapaksa highlighted the recurring hardships faced by residents who are forced to seek temporary shelter in schools and government buildings as seasonal rains trigger flooding and other emergencies.

“Every year, families are displaced and seek refuge only after disaster strikes. We need a coordinated effort to relocate vulnerable communities in advance to ensure their safety and reduce disruption,” he said.

The MP also raised concerns about students in affected areas, especially those preparing for the GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations.

“We cannot allow natural disasters to derail the futures of our young students. I urge the Education Minister and the Hon. Prime Minister to take immediate steps to identify and support these students, so their education continues without interruption,” he added.

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Murthy Thursday, 25 September 2025 03:17 PM

OMG from when did you start getting concerned about the people of the North and what did you do during your term in power

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Dr.Banda Iya Thursday, 25 September 2025 03:30 PM

Shedding Crocodile tears.

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SwaNa Thursday, 25 September 2025 03:50 PM

The suggestion might be a good one, but don't expect any votes from the north or south.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:30 PM

To get votes from North, you have to be a Rajapakshasam or Wickamasinham, or Nayayakam. Other than that no one else would get any vote.

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Mokan Thursday, 25 September 2025 05:48 PM

Crocodile tears

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Buddhi Mahipala Thursday, 25 September 2025 06:14 PM

You are a typical politician. People will never elect the Rajapaksas again because they lack good quality education, sound judgement,poor quality adhoc decision making without proper data and information, lack of strategic vision. Rajapaksas have let down the Sri Lankan people by giving into India to play a major role in our country's affairs, therey impacting adversely our independence and sovereignty. It is only after Rajapaksas took over, every aspect of economic, social and cultural life declined to low levels.

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Piyawathie Nagamuttu Thursday, 25 September 2025 06:19 PM

Yes, Yes, as your father did by stealing most of their properties and assets! They are the most proactive measures and actions to protect people! Well done Namal! Hope you have a head!

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Southerners Thursday, 25 September 2025 06:37 PM

Nothern people are much keener to see that you and your family is tried and punished for what you all did.

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Sambo Thursday, 25 September 2025 07:19 PM

Why did you not make such statements when your father was in power than now shedding Krocker Dile tears. All the opposition can see many now only and question the government. These problems have been there for years and years and why could you have not give a solution for it.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:32 PM

They rescued them from the greatest danger they faced and arranged normal life and redeveloped infrastructure so they have a much better life for them.

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Patriot Thursday, 25 September 2025 07:28 PM

Out of the blues, as though he is just reborn, all sins of the past are erased from memory, now showing so much empathy for people. Similar sorrow about "Easter Attach Intel" ignored by officers. The country has an idea who was behind that barbaric slaughter, even if you chose to lose all memory about it and other past eveil events during an evil regime that shook the country.

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Aquarius Thursday, 25 September 2025 08:05 PM

Is this the same Rajapakses who were hell bent on dividing the country on ethnic grounds? May be the allegations linking him with the underworld and drug menace are making him lose his marbles...

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Dr Tissa Fernando Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:30 PM

They united the country which was about to be divided on ethnic grounds.

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johan Thursday, 25 September 2025 09:44 PM

He came through back door and playing rugby in parliament

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R Navaratnam Friday, 26 September 2025 12:26 AM

Namal, Northerners like me were through many hardships and flooding due to monsoon is not an issue or concern for us. We have /will survived/ survive without government support. Instead there are may other issues faced by Northerners; one of which is lands occupied by armed forces for no reasons. I encourage you to work with government to release these lands. Engage in difficult matters rather than easy ones.

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Lol Friday, 26 September 2025 12:56 AM

My my my! Since when did you develop such love and affection for the people of the north? When they were affected by the tsunami,what did your father do, other than robbing the tsunami donations as well? Upto now he's called the Tsunami Hora!! Stop being such a joker Namal! We have enough entertainment at the moment, don't need anymore!

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Ramesh Friday, 26 September 2025 05:53 AM

It is a genuine concern. He has all the qualities of a great leader. God bless you.

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