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President denies saying no funds will be allocated for local bodies controlled by Opposition
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Colombo, April 19 (Daily Mirror)- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he never said no funds will be allocated for local bodies that are not controlled by the National People's Power (NPP) as claimed by some people.
Speaking at an election rally in Nuwara Eliya, the President said what he meant was that the funds will not be allocated for the local bodies to be misused and looted.
"The central government makes great efforts to collect funds to the Treasury by stopping misuse and looting. If the Local Government body is not following the same policy and misuses funds and loot them, we cannot allow that to happen. I said we will not allow the Local Government bodies to misuse and loot funds," he said.
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Comments - President denies saying no funds will be allocated for local bodies controlled by Opposition
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Nihal S Saturday, 19 April 2025 03:31 PM
Pohottu guys will loote money for sure because they are Rsjapakse followers. Pls keep an eye on them thank u.
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Zarook Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:05 PM
They showed on TV news, Pacha Kumara saying so. National Pacha Pava are Pacha talking only now best friend is Ravi K.
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THE TRUTH Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:42 PM
There are Three Ways. Left Center Right. NPP Which Way is Traveling. ? nobody knows
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Yohan Saturday, 19 April 2025 10:52 PM
but they have failed to catch any crook. Just talks only. Also pacha at level best by National Pacha Party including the leader alias Pacha Kota
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Pusa Sunday, 20 April 2025 06:22 AM
NihaS sounds like another short, black, low cast monkey like AKD
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SLEx Saturday, 19 April 2025 03:37 PM
According to NPP perspective all parties other than the NPP are corrupt which is why you do not work well together with anyone in the opposition. So when you take that into account, it is easy to conclude that every LG body that is not NPP will not get funds. So, is this a subtle threat to vote NPP or forget expecting development in their area?
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Krish Saturday, 19 April 2025 07:57 PM
That's kind of true though. Whether NPP will succeed is a different matter. But they are not corrupt. Can't say to same for others.
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wickrama Wijayasiri Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:08 PM
From what is evident and disclosed, do you think that NPP is wrong assuming so?
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Rakitha W Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:10 PM
You haven't witnessed enough corruption by the parties that had been governing this country? How much proof is needed to make one with wilful blindness see?
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kandy man Sunday, 20 April 2025 05:16 AM
Yes what NPP said was true,Most of the pradeshiya saba members who got in to politics without a cent in the hand became milliners. Those pradeshiya sabas became den of rouges. opposition is trying all the tricks in the book to prove that NPP is no difference but has failed miserably.
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Citizen k Saturday, 19 April 2025 03:41 PM
Mr .President,If funds are misused, sack the individuals or bring the particular P.S under central government.
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Tilak Saturday, 19 April 2025 03:43 PM
Liar liar pants on fire!
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MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS HAVE YOUR PANTS ON WHEN EVER YOU SEE OR PASS BY A SKIRT Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:14 PM
TILAK, YOUR COMMENTS WILL GIVE THE MAJORITY OF READERS THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU ARE IN THE HABBIT OF TAKING OFF YOUR PANTS TOO OFTEN, AS A RESULT OF HAVING GOT CAUGHT HE SET YOUR PANTS ON FIRE!!. AND CALLED YOU A LIAR LIAR LIAR
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Jo Saturday, 19 April 2025 03:47 PM
Don't worry sahodaraya, they have nothing else say.
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Rathnavali Saturday, 19 April 2025 03:48 PM
Oh...twisting words is an art that is not easy to accomplish!
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Ranga Saturday, 19 April 2025 04:02 PM
Dan wenawa Doon wenawa lol
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Obsrver Saturday, 19 April 2025 04:18 PM
Yes that was what the Prez said. I saw the speech live on TV that day. He said central government will release funds for projects controlled by central gov. earlier as they guarantee no abuse misuse corruption and giving work to kith and kin. Others will be released only after more intimate checks on project and plans as in the past these funds have been misused by local bodies.
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PEOPLE KEEP PRAYING CHANGE IS SLOWLY FALLING INTO PLACE Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:27 PM
Well the PRESIDENT did not say he will only give funds to NNP held councils or local bodies, which was the earlier articles by SAJITH and the other GOON of a Secretary. ANY PRESIDENT/GOVT WILL NEED TO EXAMINE SOME LOCAL BODIES AS IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT THE FAMILY MEMBERS AND STOOGES WERE GIVEN EMPLOYMENT AND ALSO FUNDS WERE MISUSED OVER THE PAST DECADES. ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN EXAMINED, IF FOUND TO BE CORRUPT AND PROVEN THEY SHOULD BE FIRED AND REPLACED WITH HONEST PEOPLE. THE MAJORITY WHO VOTED THIS PRESIDENT AND HIS GOVT INTO POWER WANTED A CHANGE AND THE PRESIDENT/GOVT IS SURE GOING TO GIVE IT TO THEM. DEMANDING10% COMMISIONS, PETTY BRIBES AND OTHER AREAS OF SUPPORT WITH FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THEM.
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truth Sunday, 20 April 2025 05:21 AM
I too have heard the speech of the president and he never said that funds are not given pradeshiya saba controlled by the opposition.
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Naushad Farouque Samoon Saturday, 19 April 2025 04:42 PM
Yes Mr President! You right to say that No funds can be misused??? Fantastic ! Get the message across claearly ??? Keep it up ???
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Pahan Saturday, 19 April 2025 05:00 PM
When this man stop this? He never accepts the what he said
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Insider Saturday, 19 April 2025 10:25 PM
But he did not say that as misinterpreted by Saith. So why accept an untruth.
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Ram P Saturday, 19 April 2025 05:03 PM
Opposition must provide a recording of what they allege President said. If produced President has a lot to explain for lying. If not produced Opposition must take responsibility for lying to get an advantage in the elections
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Mk Saturday, 19 April 2025 05:38 PM
Stop lying. You said it on video. Dont try to deny it.
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Ransiri Pathirana De Silva Saturday, 19 April 2025 05:39 PM
You are right Mr. President. You didn’t say that but the opposition twisted your words to imply that. Continue with your good work. We can see that the opposition is desperate and mostly frustrated.
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dds Saturday, 19 April 2025 06:10 PM
He said funds will be allocated but with a lot of scrutiny. For NPP ones, no such scrutiny is necessary as the funds won't get stolen. From what we have experienced and known about politicians, can anyone put up any reasonable resistance to his statement?
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People, please understand. The president NEVER lies. Saturday, 19 April 2025 06:51 PM
@dds-I completely agree with you, mate! From what we have seen for the past six months since NPP's ascend to power, their demeanour and conduct have been beyond our expectations - Doctorate degree holders are still searching for their degrees in their closets, price of fuel has been reduced by Rs150, 323 red category containers have been released without any inspection, stolen money in Uganda has been added to our FOREX reserves, rice mafia has been busted, Arjun Mahendran is behind bars, electricity bill has been reduced by 30%, all former presidents' perks have been reduced to zero, VAT of essential goods is reduced to zero, all unemployed graduates are given jobs, IMF deal has been restructured to our advantage, price of an imported "Vitz" car is Rs 1.2 million, no Sampur power project, Sri Lanka does not need to get permission from India to allow military/shipping vessels entering Sri Lankan waters, etc. Yes, we can trust the NPP!!! Jaya hey!!!
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Insider Sunday, 20 April 2025 10:18 AM
Yes there are many. The diehard followers of the looters will never accept what is good for the country but what is good for themselves as comments here show.
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Rip Winkle Saturday, 19 April 2025 06:23 PM
Calm down, mate. Frustrated opposition at work here.
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ලොවෙත් නැති වෙන්න හෝදමු Saturday, 19 April 2025 11:26 PM
I think some powerful washing machines are working tirelessly here.
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කිව්වොත් බොරුවක් ගැහුවොත් පචයක් Saturday, 19 April 2025 06:43 PM
This man is suffering from Dementia. He keeps forgetting his own words. If not he's just like Diya Rakus of Dosthara Hondahitha cartoon.
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tim Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:58 PM
Mr. Pacharis Nallama, when did yu speak the TRUTH?
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Dr. Dee esquire Sunday, 20 April 2025 12:27 AM
Ammapa!
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Chethiya Sunday, 20 April 2025 12:56 AM
Pacha king.
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Aquarius Sunday, 20 April 2025 01:58 AM
It seems those finding fault with whatever this government is trying to do are those who are determined to make corruption a way of life in Sri Lanka.
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Ashad Sunday, 20 April 2025 06:38 AM
The NPP strategically played the anti-Colombo card to attract votes from estate workers, leveraging support from India’s far-right religious movements operating in Sri Lanka. Simultaneously, they sought to win over the northern electorate by appealing to the diaspora with anti-Rajapaksa rhetoric. However, their message was ultimately rejected—even in Batticaloa, where they were expected to make inroads, the NPP suffered a clear defeat. Notably, they have also entirely disregarded the grievances of the Muslim community in the region. Fortunately, the public has begun to awaken to a painful truth: all political parties, regardless of their promises, are driven by the pursuit of power and personal agendas. The only real difference among them lies in the colors they wear—yet their true colors emerge only once they assume power. I am now thoroughly convinced that a significant portion of the electorate will either abstain from voting altogether or refrain from granting any party a de
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Observer Sunday, 20 April 2025 02:37 PM
Did you do a census poll or are you an astrologer to say the public has begun to awaken to a painful truth. They won over the northern electorate by appealing to the fact that earlier govts gave them no hope and won all the tamil electorates and their message was never rejected.
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Ashad Monday, 21 April 2025 07:43 AM
Fortunately, the public has begun to awaken to a painful truth: all political parties, regardless of their promises, are driven by the pursuit of power and personal agendas. The only real difference among them lies in the colors they wear—yet their true colors emerge only once they assume power.I am now thoroughly convinced that a significant portion of the electorate will either abstain from voting altogether or refrain from granting any party a decisive majority. The likely outcome is as follows:The Pohottuwa (SLPP) will retain control over the majority of local governments.A few councils in the Gampaha District and the Eastern Province may swing in favor of the SJB.Upcountry estate votes are expected to support the UNP.The Northern Province will likely favor Tamil parties. The NPP, despite its noise, will fail to secure any meaningful victories.
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Vineetha Marambe Sunday, 20 April 2025 06:50 AM
The biggest Con Artist of Sri Lankan Parliament history and a Disgraceful,Dishonest,Disgusting Liar..!
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Kabir Hashim Sunday, 20 April 2025 08:10 AM
Pacha Kumara.
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Senarath Silva Sunday, 20 April 2025 08:29 AM
When AKD is making idiotic statements like this withing 5 months after comming in to power we can imagine how he will abuse his power withing the next few years.
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Dr Tissa Fernando Sunday, 20 April 2025 08:47 AM
No Plan Pacha party kaiiya pachanayake is lying on top of lies. Never in the history of Lanka we had such a kaiya Pachanayake from a No Plsn Pacha party.
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Herman Perera Sunday, 20 April 2025 10:28 AM
YOU ARE A DOCTOR IN DISTRESS. Always condeming NPP. Never like to see the Country moving forwards. Looks like you are on the payroll of RW OR MR.
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truth Sunday, 20 April 2025 02:42 PM
Oh you forget Mrs.B saying she will bring rice from the moon and JR promising Dhaanya and people thought rice but he twisted and said that is any grain and gave things like mung ata. All past elections have been based on lies.
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Dr Tissa Fernando Sunday, 20 April 2025 11:39 PM
When Mrs B said she would bring rice from the moon everyone knew that there was no rice in the moon so everyone understood that she would bring rice from somewhere somehow. But here AKD is lying without any effort. Big Pachanayake.
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Herman Perera Monday, 21 April 2025 07:40 AM
MR's "DAN SAPADA"
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PS Sunday, 20 April 2025 12:36 PM
you can't keep on saying you think 10 times to release funds to state councils if not NPP elected . if anyone mishandles or rob people's money that's where the Law comes as you said one law for all. so do it with the confidence , we all support you but just don't keep talking samething over and over to entertain gallery ! you should walk the talk now . rember show is yours , can't go on blaming others up until King Vijaya , that's long gone !
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Pinochchio Monday, 21 April 2025 02:36 AM
The nose is visibly growing by the day
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DJ Monday, 21 April 2025 04:05 AM
Even the denial is a election violation. Mr. President better try and stay quite for a while.
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