SJB strongman P. Harrison pledges support to Ranil, says 20 more will join

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District MP who is the District Head of Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) P. Harrison has pledged his support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The former minister told the media that he had decided to support the President as he had created a future for the country.

"There was a time when a politician could not come in public and hold a meeting but Mr. Wickremesinghe had changed everything and brought about stability," he said.

"Around 20 seniors SJBers will join the President shortly, " he added. (Yohan Perera)

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Jayantha Sunday, 14 May 2023 09:39 PM

lol. He knows that he will not get elected at next election from which ever party he contest. So he is trying to enjoy the perks until the current parliament exists. It will be same with those other mps who are going to support the government.

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Ceylonese Sunday, 14 May 2023 09:44 PM

Saith should teach these opportunist a lesson. By supporting Anura, Sajith can save this country.

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Smart voter. Sunday, 14 May 2023 10:29 PM

If you do want to go to another party do so, but do not run down your former leader for You may sometimes need him.people are more educated and are disgusted with such behaviour.

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Love LK Sunday, 14 May 2023 11:33 PM

We all know that Ranil can buy people one by one ..Our politics is a Politics of opportunities and opportunitism . Since 1948 we never had a politics of principles and policy.. So one by one now many will go to Ranil begging posts and positions except JVP ..long life for JVP ...till people realise it this country will be in the hands of these capitalist political leaders

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Sanoj Sarathchandra Monday, 15 May 2023 12:35 AM

The country will now develop, without those Rajapukes! That family ruined Sri Lanka and now we say thank you to Uncle Ranil! As he is President... can he please send Namal to the slum in Calcutta!

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ROSH Monday, 15 May 2023 01:26 AM

Well unelected president who loved tobe master debated last 50 years and counting. There is no place for young generation want to become leaders and shine on top to run the country. This power crazy master debater needs to be stayed at home and enjoy the retirement. We need young educated charismatic young individuals come forward to master debate unelected president in the parliament to build inclusive society

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Sam Silva Monday, 15 May 2023 01:52 AM

This is how our politicians serve our country.

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Reformist Monday, 15 May 2023 04:15 AM

This has become a joke. How many times these guys say there will be a cross over, but nothing happens? Wasn't there another rumour a few weeks ago? Where was the cross over? Why are these jokes being reported. This is typical SL politics.

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Lion Monday, 15 May 2023 05:51 AM

S j b will go in to splinters as most of those in the party value their personal interest rather than the interest of this bankrupt country. This is the pattern of Srilankan politics since independence.

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Lion Monday, 15 May 2023 06:08 AM

This is a clear indication that this country has two political segments and it brings to light this time very clearly . As all these years power shifted from one party goes to the other party in every five years . It’s either UNP or SlFP and this time these two parties including SJB will be on one side and the npp will be on the other side. That will be a historic moment in Srilankan politics.

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Mithula Monday, 15 May 2023 06:19 AM

Absolutely great news. All SJB’s please join Ranil to strengthen his hand and kick the Rajapaksa’s out of power for good. Those who don’t join are not patriotic to our country. Don’t want Rajapakse rule ever again in Srilanka. Nagitimu Srilanka.

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Joshua Monday, 15 May 2023 06:41 AM

Yeah for the greediness for money and not for the benefit of the country. Come next election you will know

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Brandon Sosa Monday, 15 May 2023 06:43 AM

A good sensible move. At this critical juncture the country needs a leader of International stature and capable of getting immediate solutions to crippling economic and social problems.

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SJB people are by dissenting from UNP gave power to the SLPP Monday, 15 May 2023 09:05 AM

SJB was formed with wrong intentions. As party/vehicle for Premadasa to get higher position. It is disappointing so many UNP persons went to SJB and that was part of the reason the SLPP to win so comprehensively last election.

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Jude Monday, 15 May 2023 09:07 AM

They think they can fool the people all the time!!

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RR Monday, 15 May 2023 09:36 AM

ALL THOSE WHO WANTS TO JOIN RANIL RAJAPAKSA CAN GO. NO ONE IS GOING TO STOP YOU FOOLS

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Ross Monday, 15 May 2023 09:53 AM

Hope Sri Lankan politics to change for better for all people are suffering due to politicians playing games with people's life's lifestyles destroying nations prosperity extreme deficulty in all aspects of lifes families kids elderly torn apart due to hard ship keep the home fire burning what ever said and done our precident have shown some kind of hope for better future ahead we need honest decent clever have little feelings for others kind of politicians to make away to provide prosperity for the nation our precident must have a solid foundation to protect against unwanted activities ever happening again ever

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Jinathunga palagoda Monday, 15 May 2023 10:39 AM

Disgusting! these people with no policies must be eradicated from politics

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Man Monday, 15 May 2023 11:16 AM

He was accused over manure distribution etc. (2015-2019) and he can accompany Rajitha, too as he is also another accuse of owning ships, etc. as they like suppression dictatorship of him. However, no elections will be held by Ranil even many MPs of the SJB (including Vadiwel Suresh) crossed over. Because, he knows the results, quite well. Harin wants to amalgamate the SJB with the UNP, for strengthening Ranil as before, but the suppressed ordinary public.

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Derrick Samarasekera Monday, 15 May 2023 11:17 AM

Harrison is already purchased by Ranil with Mahinda's looted money - 20 million and also will be given a cabinet ministers portfolio. (I got this news from a reliable RW's office staff)

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Dirty Politics Monday, 15 May 2023 12:05 PM

What can be the reward for joining Ranil ? Ministerial Portfolio and how many millions in Cash?

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 15 May 2023 04:32 PM

I think that ultimate aim is to revive UNP. It appears that Puthanao is not doing a good job.

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Bernard Jayatilake Monday, 15 May 2023 05:20 PM

The Pohottuwa people could not hold even pocket meetings let alone public meetings after their ex-ruler destroyed the economy and the future and the situation has not changed but the SLPP has the potential now to deny a future for the Elephant party including its leader, the incumbent and you.

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