Political tremors expected on May Day: Ruwan

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Colombo, April 28 (Daily Mirror) - Political tremors are expected on May Day (Wednesday) as members of a few political parties are expected to appear at the UNP May Day rally, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said over the weekend.

"Members of a few political parties are expected to appear at a UNP May Day rally and thus there may be political tremors on that day," Mr. Wijewardene told party activists at a meeting held in Niyagama in the Biyagama electorate.

"The UNP May Day rally should be one which sends a signal for a future political turnaround," he said.

He also said two Indian singers will also perform together with local artistes at the UNP May Day rally this year. Mr. Wijewardene recalled that late Indian queen of music Latha Mangeshkar had performed at a UNP May Day rally in the past.

"The country is gradually moving towards stability but people will reap full benefits from it only in 2025. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe would be a sure winner if the presidential election is held next year. However, there is no way of postponing it for next year. Therefore, the presidential election will definitely be held this year," he added.

Further he said one has to find out the sources from where SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa gets funds to distribute buses to schools and National People's Power Leader Anura Dissanayake obtained funds to bring bus loads of people for meetings.

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Charles Jansz Monday, 29 April 2024 07:30 AM

Like the tremors in 2020, which would be repeated when elections are held !!

Revamp Needed Monday, 29 April 2024 01:36 PM

Correct. Most politician are responsible for the economic meltdown over the years. Seeking INTERNATIONAL LOANS for their yearly high government expenditures such as lavish perks, huge Tri-Forces and public servants was the norm. TAXES collected were and currently used to pay off debts and interest payments. With the pandemic, reduced taxes collected during Gota’s reign, Ukraine war, all the reserves were drained to service the expenses and SL has no fuel, food etc. With the unrest and Ranil eyeing for the Presidency post, was eventually chosen as he was fine joining hands with SLPP morons. Definitely got a good package with perks as long he didn’t interfere with the SLPP activities. Was instructed to Just listen and accept IMF recommendations. Occasionally allowing to implement some initiatives and policies to show he’s doing some work. The other 2 gentlemen wanted fresh elections as they needed the people’s mandate to revamp the system without SLPP morons.

Cherath Monday, 29 April 2024 07:30 AM

...don't know about Ranil would be sure winner at the Presidential election. The ground reality is - that UNP will be blown out of sight, yes, far worse than in the last general election. Too right too! Has Ranil initiated an aorta of an FDI to boost economy, increase production and strengthen the rupee?

johan Monday, 29 April 2024 01:46 PM

According to him country is moving towards stability after his uncle took over.What they are trying to achieve is, bankrupt the people and bring stability to SL. It is only an illusion not true economy recovery

Want to see which fools and losers will join in the UNP from other parties Monday, 29 April 2024 07:32 AM

UNP, is Ranil by himself, and last election showed how useless the public thinks of the UNP. With the terrible decisions of Ranil, it is madness or desperation of UNP party members to invite other to join their further sinking ship.

Nalin Monday, 29 April 2024 11:41 AM

Please spell out an elaborate of the terrible decisions of Ranil. All we can see is that the decisions made are paying off in having stabilized the country and placing it on a path to recovery. May be you know and see something that is not obvious to many of us.

Man Monday, 29 April 2024 02:32 PM

@ Nalin; If stabilized how the poverty got increased to 56%? Ridiculous! Ranil ignored his friends when taxing an amount of about 56 Billion Rupees. Haircuts requested in debt restructuring is negligible when compared to Greece and Argentina. Is it a talent?

Amaree Monday, 29 April 2024 07:33 AM

Bringing Indian artist in the past cannot be viewed as same if that happens this year. Because economic crisis has not been fully resolved yet. People are still suffering. So WHY the UNP is wasting money? As IMF said, there is SIGN OF RECOVERY. This money supposed to be spent on Artist could be utilised to feed some poor people. ALWAYS "BILA KATHAWA". Or is the money robbed thu CENTRAL BANK BOND SCAM.

Jayantha Monday, 29 April 2024 07:46 AM

Lol. Nothing will happen. Only those whp have already with RW will be seen eith them. Diana,Pawzi,Harin,Manusha and Wadiwel. These guys are already with the government for a pretty long time and non of them will win at next general election

Patrick Simon Monday, 29 April 2024 07:47 AM

I thought Mr Ruwan W is a professional politician, now he took started playing cheap politics, as he should tell people how future UNP will going to guide the country without corruption, nepotism, bureaucracy and develop country without asking how SJB and NPP sourcing funds for their political campaign.

Jude Monday, 29 April 2024 07:50 AM

You're concerned where NPP getting money to hire buses!! You're talking about peanuts !! You guys did corruption in billions of rupees. Remember, there's people to fund NPP as well!!!!

Sambo Monday, 29 April 2024 08:04 AM

If politicians think by showing large crowds at May day rallies that they can win that shows their education

UNPer Monday, 29 April 2024 08:14 AM

This significance of May Day is that it commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement.what does the UNP have to do with it? Explain the connection ? You are part of an opportunistic party that ceases to exist because of your leader RW. The Aragalaya supporter turned opportunistic President under the control of the Rajapakses.

Sandy Monday, 29 April 2024 08:21 AM

Dirty politicians always talk about future, their past and present activities are suspicious.

Nimal Monday, 29 April 2024 08:26 AM

Crooks and scoundrels who destroyed the nation moving from one wretched party to another equally wretched party. Will not have any effect on the elections. All of these people will be chased out.

Bake House Monday, 29 April 2024 08:29 AM

……and how the govt uses the tax payer funds to give handouts to every nook and corner

Your Own Backyard is Filthy Monday, 29 April 2024 08:30 AM

All you fellas are responsible for the economic meltdown over the years and Gota speeded it up. Mainly due to the reductions of taxes, Covid, Ukraine war, fertilisers etc. By taking INTERNATIONAL LOANS for the yearly high government expenditures such as lavish perks, huge Tri-Forces and Blotted public service. TAXES collected from the citizens, businesses etc was used to pay the debts and interest payments over the years. With the pandemic, reduced taxes and Ukraine war, all the reserves were drained to service the expenses. Soon SL has no fuel, food etc and all hell broke out. Ranil who has been eyeing this post was eventually chosen as he accepted joining hands with Team SLPP. Definitely got a good package with perks by not interfering with the SLPP activities. Just listen and accept IMF recommendations. Occasionally he’s allowed to implement some initiatives and policies to show he’s doing work. The other 2 gentlemen's wanted fresh elections as they needed the people’s mandate.

Ranils retards Monday, 29 April 2024 08:32 AM

Hey inbred, the UNP is a putrified carcass so give up spreading falsehoods.

Vernon Monday, 29 April 2024 08:33 AM

Political parties please stop this nonsense of bringing busloads of people to your May Day rallies, as it does not serve any purpose other than for those coming getting meals and arrack, blocking the roads. and wasting money. General public is not impressed at all.

Kumara Ilangasinghe Monday, 29 April 2024 09:06 AM

Frogs who have no voter base and fighting for survival.

RV Pillai Monday, 29 April 2024 09:32 AM

It is definite message that Politicians are available for Auctionering as in IPL or LPL.

Surain Monday, 29 April 2024 09:35 AM

Poor mentality your uncle ruined UNP that's all we can say

RuwanL Monday, 29 April 2024 10:45 AM

If Ranil had an iota of concern for our country he should have desolved parliament as soon has he became the president. He only loves power! Please don't vote for the current parliamentarians

Aimless protestors Monday, 29 April 2024 11:11 AM

Are all these negative thinkers NPP? Don't let down the party by I'll feelings. Think positively, appreciate the goods things happening and criticise only wrong ones. Then you can be classified under 'PATRIOTS'. LEST you are aimless protestors.

Dr Saman Monday, 29 April 2024 11:20 AM

Oh! Ruwan, please. You guys have been talking about SJB crossovers for years - nothing materialised except some small fish. The real tremors will happen in October when the elections are held.

Lasantha Jayasinghe Monday, 29 April 2024 11:22 AM

Don't you think you are wasting our hard earned foreign currencies by bringing expensive singers from India?

Lal Piyal Mendis Monday, 29 April 2024 11:23 AM

Yes, like me we will (approx. 25-30) people who are strong JVP supporters also will come for your May rally, likewise others also there over 600 gangs support Anura will join the UNP May rally. Your head count is wrong Ruwan.

Rosa Monday, 29 April 2024 11:26 AM

Don't dream Ruwan Wijewardena go and see the JVP May day rally and then only you will know the difference.

Tak Tick Tok Minza Monday, 29 April 2024 11:33 AM

Please check the May Day attendance for UNP rally as about 250 people will be sent by JVP

Sen Rajapaksha Monday, 29 April 2024 12:25 PM

"Further he said one has to find out the sources from where SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa gets funds to distribute buses to schools and National People's Power Leader Anura Dissanayake obtained funds to bring bus loads of people for meetings." He should also ask how UNP brings bus load of people to the rallies and buy overseas artists.

Mark Anandappa Monday, 29 April 2024 01:35 PM

Politicians are a bunch of selfish individuals, knowing them who is going to get into a sinking ship anyways. Unless they are bribed.

Anthony. R Monday, 29 April 2024 02:29 PM

LOL, wishful thinking, politically Discarded Lot, the grand old party is totally destroyed by Ranil and his Stooges, not even the symbol will survive.

ROSH Monday, 29 April 2024 02:40 PM

Of course he is correct. Of course unelected master debating president doing internal work on him on his double bed, tremors will expected all over my country

Man Monday, 29 April 2024 04:30 PM

@ Sen Rajapaksha; Ruwan doesn't bother about culprits who made this country bankrupt as Rajapakshas' and other scams involving their friends like Aloysious' etc. causing a loss in Trillions of US $.

Gamage Siripala Monday, 29 April 2024 05:14 PM

this Gona is back and looking for Punakku and Thanakola!!

Patcitz Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:27 AM

You CROOKS had been rejected by the people in the last election, so why are you guys forcibly engaging in Politics? this is no your father's "BOOTHAL", mind it, and leave immediately from any involvement in May Day Rally which is a rally for the Labors' freedom, not for the politicians to take advantage of political rally.

Jude Tuesday, 30 April 2024 06:14 AM

RANIL, enjoy this May Day Coz it's gonna be your last as a politician!! Yeah.

Sambo Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:13 AM

You politicians are adding more fuel to the fire of the peoples lives who are struggling to survive. We don't care about elections any more. Please don't inconvenience the public with all your bull crap.

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