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Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa returned to the country this morning to a grand welcome at the BIA. 

Rajapaksa left for the US in September to receive medical treatment, after the Supreme Court allowed him to travel overseas.

A number of SLPP members including Parliamentarians were at the BIA to welcome the former minister on his arrival.(T.K.G. Kapila)

 

 


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  • max Sunday, 20 November 2022 10:44 AM

    With this news item, I am eager to read the silly and stupid comments based on sheer jealousy, hatred and hypocrisy that are made on unsubstantial allegations. Over to you the lackeys' of JVP, SJB etc.

    Tissa Fernando Sunday, 20 November 2022 08:26 PM

    Yes, right at the end of the day , those who vote are not those who are writing comments here. Those who vote have no idea other than Basil the saviour. I guess you have to live with that or be one of them . No one really cares about the country, economy any way.

    Dayan Sunday, 20 November 2022 10:49 AM

    What is the significance in arriving this guy to the country. He will come and go.When some notorious guy coming to the village parents having grown up daughters used to keep girls safely inside homes. Like wise are people worried about public funds.

    TJ Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:09 AM

    Why Didn't Ranil go to the airport to welcome him?

    T Fernando Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:19 AM

    Terence- who wants this Rajapaksa . He must be coming to loot the remaining left behind. No wonder henchiaas who gained will want some more. Ditta damma vedeneeya karmaya.Well the brainy knows R'paksas are in the gloom.

    MrPapol Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:20 AM

    The grand welcome money should have been better spent like getting 20 more beds at the children's hospital... buffaloes will continue follow these specimens with their vote... sad plight of our country.

    Sagara Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:22 AM

    Who is this damn max? Why can't people express their inner feelings openly against a Crook?

    Terrence K Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:27 AM

    @max from your comments it is patently clear that you are one of the lackeys of the Rajapakse regime who have ruined the livelihoods of the public from all walks of life. Today everyone is facing hardships merely because of these rogues who have manipulated not only the Public purse but have been incompetent duds in handling the economy and putting the blame on the public. It seems you are a member of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Association otherwise how can you justify the public suffering in queues for petrol, gas, kerosene and other essentials including medicines etc. added to that a runaway inflation. How come that the Sugar Scam, coconut oil scam and other nefarious activities like deleting the inventory of medicines were swept under the carpet. Only I can say by supporting these devilish manipulations of these scums will lead this country going into an abyss with no return. Sad for the future generation who still do not know the impact on their lives.

    yoshana Monday, 21 November 2022 06:22 AM

    There is still hope for this country, with people like u giving it up to the rajapakse a** kisses (max).

    mp Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:40 AM

    Nobody is jealous of him, but people are angry about this rogue robbing this country. Because people are suffering of his and his siblings crooked deeds.

    MMHM Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:43 AM

    why this unwanted publicity to a very low profile subject?

    Sunil Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:46 AM

    We are a stupid nation like all South Asians. It is time we identify competent, broad minded visionaries with national interest and harmony with all communities to run our countries. We need clever, compassionate, goal focused people. They can be from any background or religion or race but who can deliver a high quality of life and happiness to all people. The search must begin and civil society must help in identifying the right person.

    Sri Sunday, 20 November 2022 12:16 PM

    Some more troubles will be created ...Ranil might give him some jobs to create more troubles...why people can't understand this basic things ..today to do politics we need some High level IQ People

    PRAKASH RAJAN Sunday, 20 November 2022 12:21 PM

    Coming to Steal the leftover dollars..

    We have enough dogs in are in our parliament. Sunday, 20 November 2022 12:23 PM

    Thus man has done enough damage to the country economy with his seven rotten brain has come with dollars or take away some more dollars from this country is a biggest question mark. People in LosAngels know his andhis family involvement in that country.

    We have enough dogs in are in our parliament. Sunday, 20 November 2022 12:23 PM

    Thus man has done enough damage to the country economy with his seven rotten brain has come with dollars or take away some more dollars from this country is a biggest question mark. People in LosAngels know his andhis family involvement in that country.

    Ashok Sunday, 20 November 2022 12:53 PM

    Ya Albert Einstein has Arrived To Sri Lanka.

    OPEN BOOK LAWYER UNDER ACCOMFORT Sunday, 20 November 2022 01:00 PM

    Remote controls always of no use. That is why the Uncle-bappa of the nation risks everything and boarded to save the nation and above all to fulfill the dream of survival of the govt and prez. until the false promis to hod presidential election 2023 Nov. Daily Mirror insiders post most of the comments and one cannot get a clear cut view of general public by browsing, spending now expensive net charges. Printed matter cost also very high so people have to walk into watch Aragalayas to get the clear view.

    DJ Sunday, 20 November 2022 01:14 PM

    This how Sri Lanka welcomes a thief back. Unbelievable.

    Jonny Sunday, 20 November 2022 01:27 PM

    @open book True and I can't directly reply to a comment. May be my internet knowledge is not up to the standard. Else no direct replies allowed for others as they don't like it like the Police.

    Jeewaratnehulle Sunday, 20 November 2022 01:42 PM

    Its quite hillarious that supporters of rejected and defeated parties in recent elections making salvos at the present government and its leaders, who were defeated in 2015!! All these parties ( winners at one time and losers at anothet time) by taking turns from one regime to another and the corrupt officials have ruined the country. Its like the pots calling the kettles black!! One group wear the nationalist racist cap and the other democracy yahapalu cap and both loot the country. All these groups (opposition and incumbent) who governed this country at different times since indipendence should be held responsible and rejected in whatever the form, new party/alliance they make to grab power. They just change the batton and runners, but run the same relay non stop.

    Aquarius Sunday, 20 November 2022 01:43 PM

    It seems he is back to rejuvenate the party and take it forward to create more hardships and chaos to the people. He had to go to the USA for medical treatment because with his seven-brain decisions, he brought our medical and hospital services down to their knees. His presence here is going to agitate the masses and seeing his corrupt followers welcoming to greet him, makes your stomach turn.

    BuffaloaCitizen Sunday, 20 November 2022 01:53 PM

    All those who have come to welcome him are all terrible henchies and proven crooks of the SLPP. What a disaster, we are going back in times again.

    Terrence K Sunday, 20 November 2022 02:34 PM

    @ max Seeking the services of a voluntary psychiatrist to do a thorough examination of him as it seems he needs medical attention considering his wires need tightening as he is a persistent supporter of the Rajapakse Regime who cannot understand that the public are suffering which was due to pilfering the public purse and using their peanut brains to steer the economy which have been the downfall of the livelihoods of the public

    Anil Fernando Sunday, 20 November 2022 02:42 PM

    We should just ignore him and stop treating him like a Bogeyman. The vote on 21 A showed his support base is about 25. He is finished

    Kalinga Handirigama Sunday, 20 November 2022 02:43 PM

    This Kaalakanniya is back in the country to Destry the rest! may be kicked out from the US or they are looking for how is has collected such a wealth through working with 7-11 shop assistant!! Now flying here and there with Business class - early no money!! People are suffering with no medicine!! Thota Hena with those who are around you!!

    Mizaru Sunday, 20 November 2022 03:10 PM

    Yes, saw a large flock of “Kappas “ flying towards Katunayake.

    Tj fox Sunday, 20 November 2022 03:21 PM

    OK people everyone in this video are the gang of thieves gone to welcome the big thief. Don't vote in any of these fellows to parliament.

    Concerned Citizen Sunday, 20 November 2022 04:09 PM

    What right does this robber have to use luxury government BMW, back-up vehicle and VIP security financed by tax payers money ??? How is he a VIP in the first place except for a few Pohottuwa losers ???

    Sokrates Sunday, 20 November 2022 04:50 PM

    The normal IQ of a Sri Lankan is 79. This is defined as borderline. But those who gave that tampon-munching donkey cock Basil, who is a major culprit in the economic downturn, a great reception at the airport must have the IQ of a prepubescent village idiot.

    Seqi Monday, 21 November 2022 10:06 AM

    Please don't slur the reputation of pre-pubescent village idiots, speak only for yourself.

    Tupac Sunday, 20 November 2022 04:56 PM

    Basil Returns Aragalaya Returns

    Lanka putha Sunday, 20 November 2022 06:41 PM

    Sir welcome. You are the only one who can finish the job off. What come for more collection.

    Gamaya of the country Sunday, 20 November 2022 06:44 PM

    This fellow will have a natural death after the next election. Why wasting your time now. You elected these gunes now waite.

    Moody Sunday, 20 November 2022 08:28 PM

    You can see that when the Queen termite is in existence in a colony, all other small termites serve the Queen termite by eating and playing havoc with timber in others' houses. The destruction is their mandate. A pest control mechanism will be summoned very soon to get rid of the Queen termite, thus will be the end of all the sprats blowing smoke up on Queen's arse as seen in this video clip.

    RP Monday, 21 November 2022 01:24 AM

    I can only see more trouble ahead for SL. Also, interesting that some readers are still supportive of this man and accusing our public of hypocrisy, unsubstantial accusations, blah, blah? Hmmm, wonder which country they reside? The man who ruined the country along with his siblings accorded a warm welcome and the people who spearheaded the Aragalaya for transparent governance and regime change are rotting in jail through the draconian PTA. Sad state of our country, indeed!

    Sam Sen Monday, 21 November 2022 03:03 AM

    It looks like the 6.9million buffalos are still there in Sri Lanka. It is a shame the Basil...the biggest dud is considered as a genius by most of the Ignorant Sinhalese people. This guy should commit suicide for the irreversible damage that he caused to the country. He is the main player who gave begging bowl to the people of SL.

    Kamal Bolawansa Monday, 21 November 2022 07:18 AM

    Sri Lankan's had never forgotten the damage Basil and Mahinda did, both of them will reap the harvest very soon.

    Sippi Sulthan Monday, 21 November 2022 07:19 AM

    Basil why did you come? Your life is in question as plans been drawn to murder you. This is a true information.

    Atha Katha Somay Monday, 21 November 2022 07:21 AM

    Now not Ranil is your opponent but Weerawansa and Gamampilla are planning to destroy you forever.

    Kps Monday, 21 November 2022 09:27 AM

    When can we have a decent governance in our country.

    Ranjan Monday, 21 November 2022 11:45 AM

    Go as as the 6.9m who supported their lords.

    Kps Monday, 21 November 2022 09:40 AM

    What a country we live in? Thieves are thriving with Silk Road walk and VVIP treatments. So pathetic

    Jef Monday, 21 November 2022 11:15 AM

    Politicians people company's all government privet sectors should be looking ways to improve the currant issues that deeply have put many many millions in poverty rather celebrating a individual sri Lanka as a nation have failed all are politicians officials high vips in all important sectors have contributed to the huge mess that country gone in to bank crupsy stil you can't find a truce caractor or caractors to fix the mess and the suffering our President got substance but others in the pipe line are hopeless sad what happend to sri Lanka look at qutar had no hope look at Singapore Bangladesh Even Vietnam sri Lanka had almost everything given on a platter but just ruined by so call politics and politicians can we learn from other countries not following the same old thing god bless sri lanka

    Ranjan Monday, 21 November 2022 11:43 AM

    When is Nanadasesa going to be welcomed?


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