Sajith, AKD ran away from leading country during crisis: MR

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Colombo, May 1 (Daily Mirror) - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today criticized SJB leader Sajith Premadasa and NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stating that when they were invited to lead the country following the aragalaya, they both refused, fearing their future in politics.

Speaking at the May Day rally in Colombo, Rajapaksa said that despite their words today, both Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake failed to lead the country during a crisis and instead backed away, fearing their future in politics as they were unable to lead.

"Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa to take over the country after he left office following the Aragalaya. He refused. Even Anura Kumara Dissanayake refused. Today they criticize the SLPP, but when they had to work for the country, they both refused," Rajapaksa said.

Rajapaksa appreciated President Ranil Wickremesinghe, saying that while the SJB and NPP backed away, it was Wickremesinghe who took the leadership with the support of the SLPP.

He further said that this May Day rally held immense significance as the SLPP had been the target of various political factions, facing unwarranted mudslinging.

"Every political leader understands that the SLPP retains the support of the people. They seek to divide the SLPP's 6.9 million mandate among themselves. These politicians resort to insults and patiently wait for SLPP supporters to come to them," Rajapaksa said.

Therefore, the former President urged the people not to succumb to other parties' tactics and to remain steadfast with the SLPP while also working to address any issues within the party. Disappointed SLPP members were requested to return to their villages and confidently proclaim that only the SLPP candidate will emerge victorious at the upcoming Presidential election, endorsed by the party.

The politicians who criticize the SLPP have no policies, Rajapaksa said.

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Comments - 53

Nimal Wednesday, 01 May 2024 08:31 PM

Who in his proper senses would have accepted the leadership as Gota has ruined the country beyond recovery in just 2 1/2 years? This proves the truth of the old adage "fools rush in where angels fear to tread" and that is exactly what happened.

Spartacus Wednesday, 01 May 2024 09:02 PM

They ran away from crisis, we the citizens will evaluate that. However, you and your thieves took us to the crisis!!! Right? Wrong? Mihin Lanka? Mattala Airport? Lotus Tower? H'tota Port historical Sovereignty for 99y? Fertilizer? Petroleum hedging? Emirates/Sri Lankan? H'tota Convention Center? Lowering Duty for Vehicles for two months to allow your crooks to import? Racism thru Gnanasara, Gamanpilla

How about that? Wednesday, 01 May 2024 09:03 PM

I didn't run away and hide in a navy camp.

Runaway Thursday, 02 May 2024 01:44 AM

You are the one who ran away to the Trinco Navy Camp. You son ran away to Australia . Also tell your supporters who are suffering from mental fog why these events unfolded. How many billions you robbed and made the country bankrupt. One day you will pay for this

You Didn’t Want Fresh Elections After Your Party’s Disastrous 2022 Period Thursday, 02 May 2024 08:39 AM

They didn’t want to join you morons who ruined the country. They Wanted fresh elections with people’s mandate to push forward their agenda. Unlike Ranil, must have done a package deal with you not to interfere with your party’s agenda and all previous corrupt and murder investigations. Just enjoy the perks and luxuries of the presidency which he’s been eyeing for donkey years. And also, signs whatever is required by IMF and international lenders will be fine. Occasionally allowing to implement some new policies not affecting your party’s people.

Loony Cat Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:23 AM

@You didn't want fresh - you are doing a great job polishing apples man!

Benefiting from the Current Regime Thursday, 02 May 2024 02:05 PM

@ Loony Cat- seems you can’t accept the truth. See how they are asking for tax free vehicles b4 the elections but not initiating the replacement or upgrading CBT buses and trains which are use by the majority of citizens. Either you are one of them or someway benefiting from these current morons.

pantha Wednesday, 01 May 2024 09:39 PM

What a joke. Mahinda and his family were responsible for ruining our country. The same corrupted family still want to run our country. If we elect these corrupt again we are stupid.

Devaka Wednesday, 01 May 2024 09:55 PM

True statement: Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake failed to lead the country during a crisis and instead backed away, fearing their future in politics as they were unable to lead.

Johan Thursday, 02 May 2024 12:33 AM

Anura was not given opportunity only Sajith was called to takeover PM post

Did Not Agree to Their Conditions Thursday, 02 May 2024 09:44 AM

These 2 party’s did not want to share power with the SLPP morons who approved Gota’s plans. This brought the country to shambles and a shameful situation. They wanted fresh elections to get the people’s mandate to revive the economy. So Ranil comes along, agrees to their conditions like not bringing up previous corruption and murder cases. Obviously told to agree with IMF and all international creditors conditions. Occasionally allowed to implement some new policies which will not affect them. With that agreement, he gets the full of perks and privileges as a President which he has been eyeing for many decades.

Janak Friday, 03 May 2024 08:53 AM

AKD and SP were asked to take over on the Rajapakshe family's terms. They were offered the PM post under a Gota presidency and Rajapakshe lead parliament. Either would've been legally powerless to do anything meaningful

Mandayan Wednesday, 01 May 2024 10:56 PM

He ran away to Trinco while Gota to Singapore and Thailand via Maldives.

RAJAPASKE'S AND THEIR PARTY SHOULD BE ELIMINATED OR ELSE THESE SCUM WILL THROUGH THE BACK DOOR WITH THE HELP OF DISHONEST AND CORRUPT PARTY MEMBERS. SLPP SSHOULD BE WIPED OFF THE FACE OF POLITICS. Wednesday, 01 May 2024 11:11 PM

HE HAS THE NERVE TO MOUTH OFF, YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND STOOGES DRAINED THE COUNTRY, FEATHERED ALL YOUR NESTS/STOOGES WHO HELPED YOU ALL BRING THE COUNTRY DOWN. GOTA FLED AND HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO RETURN AND EVEN THOUGH HE RESIGNED IS STILL ENJOYING PERKS ETC, WHAT A LOW SCUMBAG, NOT A OUNCE OF SHARE, INTERGRITY AND DIGNITY AND YOU EXPECT THE PEOPLE TO VOTE YOU SCUMBAGS IN AGAIN!!! DREAM ON.

Ranjan Thursday, 02 May 2024 12:54 AM

My dear big brother , no one ran away other your own Nande! Hahaha

Saajidh Thursday, 02 May 2024 01:46 AM

You created the crisis and was chased away

Lk Thursday, 02 May 2024 02:01 AM

You and your family will have to go to Maldives once again..

Pathmaranjan Perera Thursday, 02 May 2024 02:17 AM

This guy is creasy now.

Sam Silva Thursday, 02 May 2024 02:21 AM

Yes true. But you Rajapaksas created the aragalya and don't try to be heroes of the country.

A pohottu Supporter Thursday, 02 May 2024 04:32 AM

Thanks to Rajapaksas who have not run away so that they can continue robbing and ruining Si Lanka while depositing the loot in other countries. Well done Rajapaksas.

Ismet Zaheed Thursday, 02 May 2024 05:07 AM

What is "Myna" talking? The entire Rajapuka clan should be .......... by the scruff of their necks until pronounced..... That includes Ranil Rajapakse!

Anne Feszczur Thursday, 02 May 2024 05:23 AM

Talking of RUNNING AWAY. I wonder who 'ran away' in a helicopter to Trinco

R. Banda Thursday, 02 May 2024 05:47 AM

Give him a break. He is totally senile now. He obviously forgot who caused the crisis in the first place.

Hon. Sarneris Thursday, 02 May 2024 06:11 AM

In proper countries people who create the crisis are punished. In Lala Land they have no shame an keep begging for votes.

Ram Thursday, 02 May 2024 06:17 AM

During aragalaya it was Rajapaksa family that ran away and returned when their servant RW took office. Sajith and Anura were not offered to lead but GR had some talks with a group of Sajith's people. Hot seat was not offered and soon after the meeting RW was appointed. MR is excused due to senile decay

Sam Thursday, 02 May 2024 07:10 AM

Does your family have a little bit of shame? You had a village upbringing how did your family make so much money being in politics? Well you have done very well in politics becoming a multi million. By looking at children's wristwatches and pricing of these items you know who should be running away from this country and go to Uganda

Tom Thursday, 02 May 2024 12:07 PM

Talk to the point man! Here the topic is SP

Joshua Thursday, 02 May 2024 07:30 AM

Ali baba of theives who ruined this country, wants to steal more

Perera Thursday, 02 May 2024 07:44 AM

MR, his kith and kin and his allies and cohorts all ran away and were in hiding during the crisis. What a hypocrite.

Sambo Thursday, 02 May 2024 07:49 AM

This time address naha.

Gona Thursday, 02 May 2024 08:00 AM

SOB. The whole family ran away. Chandi Gotha couldn't find a place to hide.

Terrence K Thursday, 02 May 2024 08:04 AM

Your proclamation only shows that whilst you and your brothers were in hiding the ex. President was shuttling to other countries to avoid the wrath of the public and no other party wanted to be a part of the team that devastated the economy and ruined the livelihoods of grassroot level farmers. Sweet retribution will be the answer to you and your clan at the next election!!!!!!!!!

DOT Thursday, 02 May 2024 09:09 AM

Ok. Its a demerit for them. But who made the crisis ?

DPerera Thursday, 02 May 2024 10:03 AM

@Nimal, If NPP come to power they will bankrupt the country within few months!

RPerera Thursday, 02 May 2024 12:57 PM

@DPerera - The fact is the Rajapakshas and the SLPP already bankrupted the country. So, they have beaten the NPP on that for sure! You don't have to wait a few months friend, Its already done.

Seems To Be Living The Good Life with Current Masters Friday, 03 May 2024 12:00 PM

@DPerrea, are u in slumber? SL is always been a Bankrupt and Shamelessly begging for sometime. Similarly with Japan, NPP has changed and with the younger team of mostly professionals, its a force to be reckoned with. Maybe you are the receiving end of the current regime living the good and lavish lifestyle as seen by the family members of these current politicians.

Sarath Gooneratne Thursday, 02 May 2024 10:21 AM

It was the Rajapaksa family that ruined the country. The big crisis was due to them mainly.

TJ Thursday, 02 May 2024 10:57 AM

Why Sajith

Truth Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:03 AM

Ha,ha,ha. Thank god the "fools" have saved the country, while the "angels" went into hiding. Man, your fly is open!

Tom Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:12 AM

Correct. But the fact remains that SP

Moron Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:18 AM

@You didn't want - You are nothing but another moron supporting the morons who ran away from saving the country.

Person With No Principals Friday, 03 May 2024 04:12 PM

You seem to have no principles and that why SL is in this situation for having people like you over the years. Always thinking about self and family but not as a nation. Good luck with your vote as the morons will rule you good!

Ganga Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:25 AM

According to the comments all are blaming to Rapak regime..it is well known facts Rajapaksha has saved by another Useless guy name Ranilrajapasa

Samuel Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:40 AM

What MR said was true. Post was offered to both . They declined the offers.RW took up the challenge. Now sajith making various promises. How he is going to implement them.

Didn’t Want Anything To Do With SLPP Friday, 03 May 2024 05:22 PM

How fast people forget! They didn’t want the PM post and join the SLPP rogues. Gota insisted to maintain in his Presidency post. Eventually he got chased out. They wanted fresh elections for the people’s mandate but after some constitutional flaw, Ranil got the presidency.

A Good Citizen Thursday, 02 May 2024 11:42 AM

Yes, You did not run away as You wanted to rip off the country and it's people!!!

Nilmini Welivita Thursday, 02 May 2024 02:25 PM

The uneducated people of our country don’t know the great service Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa did for our nation. I hope you win and rule the country.

Jeanne Friday, 03 May 2024 03:44 AM

@Nilmini : I think you need to change your medication.

Tissa Fernando Thursday, 02 May 2024 04:08 PM

They didn't want to protect Ali Raja and 40 thieves and tarnish their image for ever. One of these will become the next President in this year.

K.Ranaweera Thursday, 02 May 2024 06:32 PM

Then what about your brother Gota?

Ravana Thursday, 02 May 2024 07:28 PM

Even VP stood his ground at the time of defeat. Each and every one of the Rajapakshas all ran away at the sight of the freedom seeking protestors ha ha ha

Pathmaranjan Perera Friday, 03 May 2024 10:49 AM

Rajapaksha family ruined the country.

ANNECUNT Friday, 03 May 2024 03:21 PM

Mr MR DO NOT ROB THE COUNTRY AGAIN AND AGAIN

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