Half-hearted film stars undermine politics: Ranil

25 Dec 2013 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe today said that politics could be undermined by the entry of half-hearted film stars and sport stars who are not committed to a full-time political career.

“Actors, actresses and cricketers should not join politics unless they are able to fully devote themselves to politics. Wijeya Kumaratunga did the right thing because he quit his film career when he decided to join politics,” he said.

Mr. Wickremasinghe said this during a conversation with Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal De Silva while attending the funeral of the late mother of Ratgama UNP Organiser and Southern Provincial Council Member Asoka Dhanawansa. (Hemantha De Silva)

Breaking News

Half-hearted film stars undermine politics: Ranil

Most Popular Articles

Alleged mastermind behind Rs. 210 Billion illegal Dollar transfer network arrested

More arrests of lawyers, politicians and senior police officers

Girl visited her lover, gang raped by lover and his friends

Country loses US $ 1 billion in fraudulent transactions, certain banks involved

Former National Lotteries Board Chairperson Shyamila Perera arrested

Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar

Latest News

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Bracket and Schedule: Road to the Final Takes Shape

Lankadeepa shines at Asian Miracle Awards

New priority access card for disabled persons announced

Reckless drivers to face criminal prosecution, tougher penalties: Police

Sri Lanka reaffirms climate commitment, targets 70% renewable energy by 2030