President, MR, Basil to discuss possible alliance for polls

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Colombo, March 7 (Daily Mirror) - Basil Rajapaksa who spearheads the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) , along with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe this evening to discuss the future political arrangements between the two sides ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections.

Basil Rajapaksa, who was in the United States, arrived in the country on Tuesday.the meeting takes place at a time when electoral alliances are being formed among various parties in view of the national elections pending. Also, it takes place at a time when the parties discuss which election should be conducted first .

A section of the SLPP coordinated by MP Nimal Lanza has already pledged support to the President. The group has already started conducting political rallies across the country to galvanize public support for the President.

Also, Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga also said the SLPP should back the President.

However, the SLPP, as a party, has not yet taken any formal decision. Earlier, Mr. Rajapaksa expressed his displeasure to the President over his direct contact with a breakaway group of the party Basil Rajapaksa is seeking to meet the President in such a context.

According to inside sources, the two leaders are expected to discuss all outstanding issues. The leaders are expected to discuss which election should be conducted first .

Comments - 48

Sambo Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:29 AM

All in vain. The people hate your sites and have already decided who they want. So don't plan failed coups.

Kalpakalpaperera Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:36 AM

Though Ranil never admitted that he was Ranil Rajapakse' he orov a beyond reasonable doubt that he is after not taking any culprit to custody for anything

Grace Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:40 AM

Desperation to continue in power and enjoy it's fruit, makes strange bedfellows.

Don’t allow them to participate in Politics- period Thursday, 07 March 2024 01:37 PM

Absolutely. These parasites must totally be wiped out from politics. They should never be allowed to touch politics in SL as they are found guilty by the courts for the recent meltdown. Corruption and unresolved murder cases will be the norm if they are allowed to operate again.

Jeanne Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:44 AM

What a tragic state of affairs, and what a lie we have been told. RW in bed with MR and BR? That's the ultimate insult and biggest slap in the face for all who fought so hard for justice and the truth. Shame on Ranil for giving his critics something to laugh about.

Neo Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:30 AM

You shouldn't have believed all the lies.

Narammala Sottipala Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:52 AM

Wonderful Hora Kalliya! The end of Sri Lanka! Kappam and bribes will be legalised - Minister Kappam thing; PAga minister Pagapala

Buddhist Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:58 AM

Rajapaksas are a spent force in SL. They now need an anchor to stay floating so they are hanging on to Ranil's coat tail. If Amura Kumara wins the Presidential or Parliamentary ekection first thing would be to close the ports and airports so the Rajapaksas and thec40bthieves do not run away.

Nish Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:32 AM

lol dreams you have.

Lank Thursday, 07 March 2024 08:06 AM

Ranil wants to get into sinking boat of MR and co. What a joke ? Where is his political wisdom gone ? Can't he see the crowd in other two camps Is this a collective political suicide? Or a coup plan as it took place in other countries May God protect this country from evil eyes of politicians and their greed

Nimal Thursday, 07 March 2024 08:10 AM

A most unholy alliance. Fortunately, they have no hope of coming to power ever again, what with their aggregate popularity being very much less than 10%. Incidentally, this 10% is a magic figure for one of these guys.

Down Under Thursday, 07 March 2024 08:12 AM

What a joke! Get together of Economy destroyers and Who had the biggest begging bowl when they ruled.

Terrence K Thursday, 07 March 2024 08:40 AM

Troika will be discussing plans for their exit while intoning 'Show me the way to go home"

Roberta Flack Thursday, 07 March 2024 08:47 AM

Three very weak and immoral individuals trying to be collectively strong. Doesn’t augur well for the future of the country. This potential alliance, says a lot, of the power and influence the JVP is wielding. The JVP juggernaut cannot be stopped.

AMA Thursday, 07 March 2024 09:04 AM

Birds of a feather flock together

Sokrates Thursday, 07 March 2024 09:05 AM

It doesn't matter whether the various parties and people lose massively individually or as an alliance.

sam Thursday, 07 March 2024 09:09 AM

Together the trio cant make it

kapila Thursday, 07 March 2024 09:25 AM

Gross interference in our sovereign internal matters by Americans

B P Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:05 AM

Good idea. It would be easier for people to reject them as one single party, rather than two separately.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:05 AM

Is it going to be old wine in new bottles.

Jeanne Thursday, 07 March 2024 05:14 PM

Wine from sour grapes second time around! And definitely "Old" wine!! This is such hilarious news.

sump Friday, 08 March 2024 07:24 AM

More like vinegar. At least old wine tastes better than vinegar.

johan Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:30 AM

Now they have become election commissioners to decide on elections.If they have done good job to masses why they fear. Rajapakses always depend on tactics for their survival

Miserable Lifestyle will continue forever Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:31 AM

If they are voted in this manner by the public, confirmed SL is doomed. No democracy, rampant corruption, murder cases of opponents will never be solved. No rule of law, only the well connected

joshua Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:47 AM

Thank God that will be end of the UNP and SLPP. Well done President. Nice to see alliance with rogues

Roshanaly Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:56 AM

UNP has better chance to win if they don't join with MR.

Volker Metzger Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:12 AM

The political question that emerges here is not primarily which party alliances are emerging here, but rather which political actors come together here and make which plans in order to once again dominate the structures and living conditions in Sri Lanka according to their understanding of power! !! It is the old acquaintances who have previously made pacts and acted with each other in the darkness of power, who, without any scruples, without shame, without any ability to understand, want to play the game with people again, which is their elixir of life, which they have perfected, namely to promise, to deceive and to grab for power!!! The Rajapaksas have proven that they have not given up with the "enthronement" of Ranil Wickremesigne, but continue to exist and assert claims!!! The primary goal of all parties in the country that are oriented towards democracy, freedom and social justice must be to prevent the new "devil's pact" that is emerging between Wickremesigne and the Rajap

Sam Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:21 AM

They are all ancient and loaded, why on earth do they just not go to the US and live out their days in luxury on our stolen cash and let us rebuild the mess they created.

Stella Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:39 AM

Basket of stinking rotten eggs. Even the 6.9 million noseless people will throw the eggs away.

Sambo Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:39 AM

A cooperation that will not last one month before war is declared by each other.

Lankan Lover Thursday, 07 March 2024 12:19 PM

These are not leaders but leeches, we should get rid of them at all.

Lalith Thursday, 07 March 2024 12:59 PM

Birds of a feather noh? They will be vanquished together

ACA Thursday, 07 March 2024 01:29 PM

That’s a good move, we can send home whole bunch together.

Inshi Thursday, 07 March 2024 01:52 PM

The people will elect who they want. It is up to the voters to make the right choice and not having to regret until the next election.

sam silva2 Thursday, 07 March 2024 02:46 PM

the three stooges will experience the shock of their lives when they get wiped out from the electorate. the 3 clowns, kaputa, minor and papadamaa.

Hiwallu Thursday, 07 March 2024 02:49 PM

Placing bets on both sides. Whichever side loses, they win. The share holders of the benifits. This is only in Sri Lanka

Ranjan Thursday, 07 March 2024 03:51 PM

The public is fully aware that all these 3 musterkears are power hungry and discarded men

Jeanne Thursday, 07 March 2024 04:06 PM

Welcome to the 2024 re-make of The Three Stooges! God help us all.

Joseph Thursday, 07 March 2024 04:40 PM

Wait and see for the outcome

Sri Lankan Aussie Thursday, 07 March 2024 04:53 PM

Following Sri Lankan politics is better than any Teledrama I have watched!

Nandalal Palangedera Thursday, 07 March 2024 05:04 PM

Three main Robbers for the last 50 years are trying to solve the problems in the country! Pin Gonas believe these jokes no people with brains: BaRa (OL), Myna (Yr 8 - Kicked Nalanda; joined another one; Rejected application to law college twice? then what?). A good Kalliya to run the country!

ANNECUNT Thursday, 07 March 2024 06:04 PM

Rajapaksas are the MOST CORRUPT political family in the WORLD

Asoka Thursday, 07 March 2024 09:41 PM

Being supporting the UNP all my life it is disgusting to see power hungry and avaricious people stoop to such such low levels and not being principle centered. Two votes will be against you in the next election

Erandani Dias Friday, 08 March 2024 12:02 AM

Why Oh why Ranil? Getting together with a political 'has been' and his 10% to 20% brother to decide the future of Sri Lankan Elections? How stupid.......

Patriot Friday, 08 March 2024 12:38 AM

Birds of a feather flock together. Not a surprise news.

Sri Lankan Aussie Friday, 08 March 2024 04:55 AM

If the Sri Lankan going through unbelievable suffering at the moment and vote for the people who caused it , then you deserve to suffer for the rest of your lives.

Politics of hypocrites Friday, 08 March 2024 08:51 AM

Security! Please make a thorough body search to make sure that none of them carry a dagger! If this is politics, then I admit that I don't understand politics of hypocrites. Two guys branded by courts as looters of the nation, meet one guy a victim of losing power for 52 days.

Sam Moorthy Friday, 08 March 2024 10:06 PM

Ranil has proven beyond any doubt, he is the most talented political figure in Sri Lanka by taking the challenge head on to revive the economy and the lively hood of all Sri Lankans. Unfortunately, because of the backstabbers who broke away from UNP, he has to form a winning alliance to continue the work he has started. He has proven that he will select the most talented individuals to his cabinet despite the pressures of SLPP and will not interfere with the judiciary. If the Rajapakse's are found guilty by the courts, he is not going to interfere. What Sri Lanka needs today is a talented leader and the people should support Ranil.

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