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Colombo, March 10 (Daily Mirror)- President Ranil Wickremesinghe is opting to hold the Presidential election first while the Rajapaksas want the General Elections held first, National People's Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.
Speaking at the Colombo District Women's Convention, he said the President prefers the Presidential election held first than to the General Elections as he has no strong support at the grassroots level.
He said the Rajapaksas prefer the General Elections first as they deem that going for a Presidential election is disadvantageous to them as they have no strong candidate to contest for the Presidency.
"The SLPP knows Rajapaksas cannot be brought in again as a leader. Basil came to the country recently. But, he has no chance to contest for the Presidency. So, they think that the General elections is more advantageous to them," he said.
Dissanayake said however, when the tussle between the two factions continues over which election to hold first, the Elections Commission will get powers to hold the Presidential election by July 22, 2024.
He said the main political parties are scared to face any election at this juncture as they fear of losing power.
"There has been a change of government in the past. The power transmitted between them. They know they are going to lose power this time. That is why they are hesitant to go for an election. The upcoming election will be a revolutionary one. It will not be a mere change of a government or of a President. It will be a complete change in the political, social and economic spheres," he said.
The MP said that every sector in the country had collapsed and that this situation cannot be rectified just by installing one government in place of another.
D Sunday, 10 March 2024 10:39 PM
Stop day dreaming men show us your economic plan as how you would rescue the country from economic disaster .
pantha kumaran Sunday, 10 March 2024 11:36 PM
If there is a Presidential election first Ranil will win the election. There is nobody to match Ranil. Ranil is a cunning fox but we can't do a lot. Sajith has no backing and some of his members will join Ranil soon. Namal has no chance because he has no experience.
Tissa Fernando Monday, 11 March 2024 01:21 AM
Yes, AKD is correct.
BnW Monday, 11 March 2024 02:36 AM
Ok, you told what others prefer. What do you prefer to hold first?
Vadivelu Yogaratnam Monday, 11 March 2024 05:31 AM
Don't worry about Rajapaksa's people know if they elect Rajapaksa's again there are going to be scarcity in everything, Ques going to build up because IMF is not going to fund people who bankrupted the country ,
Jabi Monday, 11 March 2024 06:01 AM
Either SJB, NPP-JVP, UNP or Pohottuwa cannot get 50% or 113 majority. Now there are no hardline voters. Floating votes (80%) have not yet decided. 'Ununth-ekai, Munuth-ekai' was a failed old slogan and unbiased voters know that 'Okkoma-ekai'. Too early so called 'Sameekshana' are merely for false publicity. Bankrupt country now faces the threat of separation. New constitution needed to prevent politicians and their relatives engage in government/public business.
Sambo Monday, 11 March 2024 07:31 AM
NPP. Please keep a watch on the ballot boxes no mater what election it is.
What is the big thrill? Monday, 11 March 2024 07:39 AM
Who will be our new MASTERS? We are eagerly waiting to serve them as usual. This is called EVILS OF DEMOCRACY! Nothing will change even if Anura comes to power, and we know it. So what is the big thrill?
Danuka Monday, 11 March 2024 07:42 AM
What has the NPP's contribution been to the downfall of various sectors in the economy? Their unions are the least productive, their numerous attempts to destroy let alone sabotage the economy over the years, their vehement objections and sabotage of numerous FDI initiatives over the years, their contribution to the dysfunction in the education sector, the list can go on and on. They are none but power hungry wolves in sheep clothing. Their unorthodox and violent means of gaining power tells a lot about their DNA. Now they want to serve out sweets to the masses to mask their real Marxist agenda. Marxism and buddhism, or other religious faiths can never mix. They may have penetrated these orders with their plants to camouflage themselves but the devotees are wiser to see through their deception.
sam Monday, 11 March 2024 07:56 AM
Economical to have both together
Remove the Presidential Office totally Monday, 11 March 2024 08:27 AM
Better to have General elections to nominate the Parliamentarian. The Parliamentarian will turn nominate their Prime Minister and a Vice Prime Minister to lead the government. Remove the President office. Imagine the cost saved such as no more security detail, vehicle detail and all other logistics having a President.
Mk Monday, 11 March 2024 08:37 AM
Why? U dont want any election?
Nadarajah Monday, 11 March 2024 08:50 AM
looks like at any election JVP is going to get a landslide win
LSRM Monday, 11 March 2024 08:54 AM
So what will be the final outcome? No election or a referendum? Ha ha.
Sokrates Monday, 11 March 2024 09:05 AM
Hold both elections on the same day. If the right steps are taken, this is possible under the constitution. Then the fronts will be clarified and the new president can work with a new parliament. Furthermore, this saves a huge amount for the taxpayer.
SLPP and UNP leaderships have mindsets from bygone eras Monday, 11 March 2024 09:12 AM
SLPP and UNP leaderships probably still reminisce when day laborer could be had for 300 rupees per day. They want to keep the poor, poor and doing traditional farming, and going to temple. Even allowing for English from Year 7 onward for Mathematics and Science is probably hard for some of them to accept, but no choice when overwhelming push by parents.
Jeanne Monday, 11 March 2024 09:52 AM
Rajapakses are a spent force in this country. This is their last chance to keep looting money that Ranil has managed to get from the IMF. They are relying on the idiotic Sri Lankans to help them! LMAO!!!
Kapila Monday, 11 March 2024 10:05 AM
and what does AKD want-Pradeshiya Sabha elections
Lk Monday, 11 March 2024 10:28 AM
What he says 100% true. Damage has been done . Changing pillows will not work .
Lets elect Ranil Monday, 11 March 2024 10:55 AM
Ranil is the only person who could bring this country out of total destruction. Any one else will take this country back to bankruptcy.
Rasika Monday, 11 March 2024 11:44 AM
AKD what ever comes first make sure that KAPUTA not run away this time. We don't have proper machanism to bring back looted money parked in overseas.
Lasa Perera Monday, 11 March 2024 02:14 PM
NPP is the last hope.
Allison Monday, 11 March 2024 03:58 PM
Any form of election in Sri lanka is simply wishful thinking ! I don't think any would take place as the shrewd silver fox would find excuses not to hold any. It's a sad situation but this is what is going to happen !
Patriot Monday, 11 March 2024 05:09 PM
So what do you want?
ROSH Monday, 11 March 2024 06:08 PM
Of course unelected master debating president prefers nothing but mile high club on his double bed. He loves turn himself front and back . The best unelected master debater the world ever had
NIMAL Monday, 11 March 2024 07:16 PM
do not let the RAJAPAKSAS RUIN THE COUNTRY AGAIN
Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 12 March 2024 01:48 AM
Since you are Butter Chicken Curry with Chapathi , you now believe that you will win in either case based on Butter Chicken chefs hearsay survey.
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