RW can successfully implement reforms though own mandate: Prelate

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Colombo, April 11 (Daily Mirror) - The Chief Prelate (Mahanayake) of the Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Anu Nayake Maha Thera said incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe can implement reforms successfully if he receives a mandate of his own at a future presidential election.

Thera made this remark when UNP Deputy Leader and Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene met him today.

"One cannot bring about reforms through votes received by others," he said.

"Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the most politically mature candidate in the next Presidential election," Thera added.

"There will be other candidates, such as Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the next Presidential election. There is nothing wrong in them contesting the presidential election, but the incumbent president will be the most mature candidate at the next presidential poll," he added.

Wijewardene said Sri Lanka's economy is becoming better and better.

"The economy would be much better by the time we face the next election," he said.

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Comments - 38

Sokrates Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:37 AM

This doctor in orange definitely didn't do his doctorate in economics. It is true that Ranil is the most mature candidate, but only in age and not in economic knowledge. So far he has had no economic success, just deception and window dressing. Any other candidate cannot do worse than Ranil.

Root Thursday, 11 April 2024 04:23 PM

You are talking bull shit man. Whom do you think turned around our economy in 2002, 2017

Condor Thursday, 11 April 2024 04:48 PM

Your words reflect your brain capacity. You must be still in Greece, as your comment suit Greece who are still struggling to get on terms with their economy.

Poo Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:42 AM

Only person in the horizon to take the country out of this mess.

Still A Long Way To Recovery Thursday, 11 April 2024 04:00 PM

If IMF and other creditors didn’t approve new loans and previous loans to be on hold, nothing much could have been achieved. Now having some extra funds due to non payment of loans in the reserves, this government is painting a false picture about the economic situation. Government expenses are still very high with an over blown public service and Tri Forces.

Nimal Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:43 AM

How can a scoundrel who was chased away by the people five times and is now the president by virtue of the votes of 134 equally dirty rascals and one who has suppressed the democratic rights of the people in a most ruthless manner ever lead an ailing country to prosperity? What a daydream. Incidentally and very fortunately, he cannot even win 10% of the popular vote.

Raven Thursday, 11 April 2024 02:04 PM

The public are the real asses to not have chosen Ranil before. They have been greedy and went after opportunities and roofing sheets, and not listened to what Ranil had said all along. I repeat, irrespective of what some politicians say, the public are not wise. They're utter fools.

Hg Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:47 AM

Yes.we have to select the guy who had proven that he can do the job than the other two duds in the race.

Man Friday, 12 April 2024 06:59 AM

Taxing ordinary people and selling whatever at his disposal is not a talent after ignoring big earners who are his wealthy friends starting from Aloysious, the bond scam executor of Ranil.

Bassa Friday, 12 April 2024 02:33 PM

@ Man - Aloysious was R. Premadasa's man. Policy of the govt is "Govt doesn't do business" This was endorsed by even JVP's Handunetti some time back in one of the TV talk shows.

Man Saturday, 13 April 2024 06:44 AM

@Bassa; Aloysious' are the friends of Ranil and the UNP to do all scams. That was why Ranil told that Arjuna left for a wedding in Singapore after doing that central bank robbery with the ratification of Ranil. This was published by the whole SLPP including the Wimal's group.

Steve Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:49 AM

There should be laws in Sri Lanka like in Thailand which bars the Maha Sangha from politics.

Samy Selvarajah Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:39 PM

I agree. The whole agrees. Why cannot they preach the word of God? Getting involved in politics to obtain luxury motor vehicles, so that, they can do their job in the nights. God bless our country.

Gamini vedagedara Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:42 PM

Yes, totally agree with you. The Maha Sangha just open the mouth only when there is election. The reason behind that is dreaming of V8 and other special privileges from the leaders.I don't think our votes listen to such a political figures in future.

Sumo Thursday, 11 April 2024 12:23 PM

Stay out ofpolitics. Don.t tell us how to vote.

Narada Alwis Saturday, 13 April 2024 08:11 AM

Their entitlement is guaranteed through the constitution. In fact, this country's leaders must report to Maha Sanga, who protect our country through their blessings.

Amal Fernando Thursday, 11 April 2024 12:55 PM

Yes you all can hudwink people only till October 2024.

Ram Thursday, 11 April 2024 01:13 PM

Prelate's statement becomes questionable when we revies RWs past actions, the CBA

Ungrateful people Thursday, 11 April 2024 01:44 PM

Why only Maha Sanga how about Katholika Lokka Malcolm Ranjith

Rathnavali Thursday, 11 April 2024 01:54 PM

Absolutely right! Only those who have been blinded by media rhetoric will think otherwise and throw mud at RW.

Haha Thursday, 11 April 2024 01:56 PM

Accept the facts. RW fails, that's the end of the motherland. Others are AFNS GUYS

AGENDAS AND DEALS BEING DONE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MAY GET HIM ELECTED. TIME WILL TELL Thursday, 11 April 2024 02:06 PM

SORRY TO SAY MAHANAYAKE OF KOTTE IS HALUCINATING. IF RANIL CAN IMPLEMENT REFORMS THROUGH HIS OWN MANDATE, WHY CAN'T RANIL WIN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ON HIS OWN MANDATE PREPRESENTING HIS OWN PARTY?. WHY IS HE CHASING AFTER EACH AND EVERY SMALL PARTY, RAJAPASKE'S PARTY AND THE ELITE?. HE COULD HAVE, BUT HE FAILED MISERABLY BY SWEEPING THE FACTS AS HOW THE COUNTRY CAME TO END UP IN A SINK HOLE. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR SWEEPING THE ABOVE IMPORTANT ISSUE HE REFUSES T EVEN DISCUSS. WHY AND HOW HE CAME IN AS PRESIDENT TOO, CONNECTED TO ABOVE REASON. PEOPLES POWER HOUNDED GOTA OUT.

RUWAN, ADVISE RANIL TO STEP DOWN, HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BE ELECTED AS PRESIDENT ON HIS OWN MANDATE, WITH THE STOOGES AND SMALL PARTIES HE CAN HOODWINK AND PULL THE WOOL OVER THEIR EYES, HE MAY SUCC Thursday, 11 April 2024 02:52 PM

RUWAN, TIME YOU AS PRESIDENT'S ADVISOR PUT ASIDE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO RANIL AND ADVISE HIM TO RETIRE AND APPOINT YOU AS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, YOU MAY NOT WIN THIS TIME BUT YOU COME FROM AN HONEST REPUTABLE, COMPASSIONATE AND HIGHLY RESPECTED FAMILY. AN EDUCATED YOUNG MAN, MAY NOT KNOW ALL THE ROPES OF GOVERNING A COUNTRY IN SUCH A MESS, BUT WITH THE RIGHT HONEST PEOPLE YOU WILL GET THERE IN THE NEAR FUTURE, IF THERE IS ANOTHER TO REPLACE RANIL, YOU CAN BE THE PM AND GO AHEAD FROM THERE TO END UP BEING ONE OF SRI LANKA'S HONEST PRESIDENT'S AND OR PRIME MINISTER'S WHO TRULY GOVERNS FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE. YOU WILL RULE AS IS EXPECTED BY THE PEOPLE AND WILL BE RESPECTED AND KNOWN FOR A PRESIDENT AND OR MINISTER, WHO WILL NOT PUT UP WITH CORRUPTION ETC, CALL AN ACE AN ACE AND A SPADE A SPADE.

Vadivelu Yogaratnam Thursday, 11 April 2024 05:03 PM

Perfectly true Ranil is the only honest man left to rule the country for the next decade hope people won't mess around in their selection, there are beast like worst Rajapaksa's family waiting to cheat the people telling lies whatever comes to their mouth, it is the sole duty of the the most respected monks to advise the political ignorance people, god bless Lanka.

Lumbini Thursday, 11 April 2024 05:05 PM

Making the way to nibbana though country is failed and bankrupt only in terms of $$. It's the very sign of lokoththara victory that guide enlightened once and for all as worldly treasures push followers down underneath the surface. Actually the major party not mentioned by the prelate purposely, which is the main threat to matuared one, got more votes than the parties he had taken into account.

Lasantha Jayasinghe Thursday, 11 April 2024 05:50 PM

Yes, ask Ranil to contest. Then all of us will see the results. He will be lucky to get 5% of the votes. Most of the Sri Lankans don't waste their votes by voting for a 3rd candidate. RW is history.

Rat Saturday, 13 April 2024 10:57 AM

Sorry. Your reasoning suits only idiots like you.

UNPer Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:38 PM

These are the guys in the Clergy who destroyed the UNP in the past and are doing it again with these kind of dumb undemocratic comments thanks to the ignorance of politically undeveloped people like Ruwan. Why is RW even tolerating this?

Gt Friday, 12 April 2024 01:11 AM

What vote for ranil when he helps the thieves that brought sl to its knees and the burden put on the poor civilians who resort to prostitution, taking dangerous jobs in middle East, reducing yhe food families have to eat, increasing prices of everything disregarding thr plight of the poor so him and his fellow politicians can live in luxury, he is no better than rajapakses, I would rather have an honest person as president who puts the most vulnerable first, not the rich elites who Rob and enslave people to jobs with unlovable wages, bring back all stolen money, that's all he had to do, but no the people have today while politicians get richer off our backs

JEEVES Friday, 12 April 2024 03:23 AM

RUWAN HE HAS ATTEMPTED TO MAKE YOU THE NEXT LEADER. CERTAINLY YOU ARE NOT A CROOK LIKE RAVI K . RW WILL NEVER WIN AS THE COUNTRY KNOWS THAT HE PROTECTED RAJAPAKSA CROOKS. MR IS VISITING SHRINES USING OUR MONEY PRAYING RANIL TO WIN AS HE KNOWS HE WILL SEE STARS IF ONE OF THE OTHER TWO WIN. THE UNP HAS MORE ROGUES WAITING TO CREEP IN TO MAKE MONEY.

Panduka Dasanayake Friday, 12 April 2024 03:25 AM

“Two people never to be trusted: a religious leader who tells you how to vote, and a politician who tells you how to pray!” (Anonymous). Does this Dr Ittapana not remember how sincerely the late respected Maduluwawe Sobitha Mahathera wished to see ‘Yahapalanaya’ or ‘good governance’ ensconced in Lanka, and what this mature politician did with that vision? As much as Mr Alahapperuma has called on former presidents to please stay away from active politics, may the people urge the clergy to please stay away from politics. Recall how during the 2022 aragalaya people asked that vociferous politicking monk to kindly stay away from the public! They have done enough damage together with unprincipled opportunist politicians from the 1950s! The media will hopefully not entertain their myopic puerile political statements. The people will decide based on their experience and knowledge, and they will decide well, this time! The error of 6.9 m votes miscast is fresh in their minds!

Sambo Friday, 12 April 2024 08:11 AM

I think it's better that you stick to your job and leave politicians alone and do not make such comments.

Pusa Friday, 12 April 2024 08:13 AM

Shut up and go back into the jungle and meditate

Fernando Friday, 12 April 2024 09:16 AM

Agree with Mahanayaka, because no one came forward to drag us out of the ditch we were trapped in. Even though some politicians keep screaming from the bottom of their throat, they don't reveal how they are going to handle the economic crisis. If RW will be chased out, that will be the end.

Venus Vinayagaratnam Saturday, 13 April 2024 04:04 PM

OMG! don't you know who brought the country to this state? if not, please get your head or brain if you have got one, checked asap, pleeeeeaaase.

Sue Kirthisinghe Friday, 12 April 2024 10:00 AM

There's none other than RW at present to stabilize the country. The others in the race have no experience or a proven track record and it will certainly be a disaster for the country and its people if anyone other than Ranil becomes President. They are talkiers, not doers. Don't be fooled by their big talk. They're all fools and will be worse than Gota. Unfortunately, our people, even the educated, dont have political savy to make the right decision.

Asitha Weeakkody Friday, 12 April 2024 09:19 PM

RW is the mature candidate. Others are immature

Lalith Saturday, 13 April 2024 01:49 AM

Ranil who said the country will get better in 2048, now says it will get better before 2024 elections. Election gimmics.

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