Sajith bars Daily Mirror over liquor controversy

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced a ban on the Daily Mirror from covering any press briefings held by the SJB.

The decision comes in the wake of accusations made by Premadasa, who criticized the publication for what he deemed as a "mockery of journalism."

Accusing the Daily Mirror of deliberately misquoting a statement made by him on banning liqour licenses in the country, Premadasa expressed his frustration at the handling of his statements. However on many occasions Premadasa has taken out his frustration on the paper after the paper made critical coverage on him as an Opposition Leader.

One such example is when Premadasa said he would lead the Aragalaya to oust former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from his seat on July 9, 2022, but instead of leading the protest he got himself admitted at a private hospital in Colombo leaving the public to wonder where the Opposition Leader was.

Sajith Premadasa should be reminded that the Daily Mirror does not dance to the tune of any politician but instead serves the public in an accurate manner. Him banning Daily Mirror from press briefings is a loss to himself.

.@Dailymirror_SL is a mockery of journalism. Deliberately misquoted me and later changed the article, no correction issued. I said I will cancel liquor licenses issued as bribes not ban liquor stores if we come to power. What I will ban is @Dailymirror_SL from any press briefings https://t.co/KhyHqOlFiB
— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) May 16, 2024

Comments - 47

In the land of the illiterate politician , a ten word man is king Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:15 PM

Sajith should check himself in to a rehabilitation clinic to cure his need to impress people with his Britishness.

Gobba rala Friday, 17 May 2024 04:56 AM

Ha ha he thinks the sun shines out of his rear end

Nuwan Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:21 PM

Just imagine how he will act if he ever comes into power - behaving like a spoilt brat throwing tantrums. Ban the press because they have criticised me.

Dr Saman Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:22 PM

Showing his immaturity everyday.

Gappi Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:39 PM

"but instead of leading the protest he got himself admitted at a private hospital in Colombo leaving the public to wonder where the Opposition Leader was."- hilarious, good response to a clown

pradeep Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:39 PM

He doesn't remember what he said yesterday, just uttering whiteout sense to gain popularity

Dr Jayantha Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:39 PM

I thought he makes all important announcement in front of primary children thesedays - why does he need press conferences when he has the full freedom in front of grade 5 children - WHO NEEDS DEBATES!!

Bodilima Friday, 17 May 2024 10:07 AM

Spot on. He would never be challenged by the 10 year olds

SENEVI Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:44 PM

WHAT AN OWN GOAL SCORED BY AN IMMATURE POLITICIAN!

Don’t Need Another 5 years of Intimidation Thursday, 16 May 2024 05:59 PM

Before taking over, already banning press freedom. Can imagine what else will happen if they are in power. Have enough of intimidation by current politicians and most don’t need this to drag on to the next 5years.

Steve Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:03 PM

Speak in simple English and you will not be misquoted.

Lucky luke Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:05 PM

Dude have a joint and chill out a bit , you sound tighter than a crabs backside. At least get Jalani to give you a speech.

Nimal Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:08 PM

This ban does not matter at all.

Sam Silva Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:08 PM

Maybe the words he uses which is not in the dictionary and dm get confused.

Citizen Kane Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:22 PM

Better late than never. Well done Sajith.

Volker Metzger Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:46 PM

Premadasa is a symbol of political weakness, democratic deficits and tends towards a paranoid personality disorder! He has thereby disqualified himself as a serious presidential candidate! A presidential candidate in a democratic state who cannot tolerate criticism, threatens to ban reporting on a party and wants to muzzle a free press organ cannot possibly become President of Sri Lanka!!! The country needs a president who welcomes criticism, defends democratic rights and freedom of expression and is capable of cooperating with others! Only such a president can lead the country into a better future!

Chryshan Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:52 PM

His anger with Daily mirror is since they welcomed a debate with AKD and Sajith. Since it's a shame for Sajith as he is scared to face AKD he is taking his anger from Daily mirror this way.

Vajira Jayawardena Friday, 17 May 2024 05:25 AM

He is trying to avoid the debate organized by Daily Mirror. It's true. This guy is a useless person. You cannot avoid poverty by donating money or other valuables to poor people. I am sick of listening to his lectures However, there are people following him. So I simply can't understand the politics in Sri Lanka.

Rip Winkle Thursday, 16 May 2024 07:00 PM

This is a guy nobody should even consider voting for as he is a puppet who can't make concrete decisions on his own. That being said, with him in power he could turn out to be just as dangerous as his despotic late father. Btw, nobody needs him but we all need the Daily Mirror.

Mohmmad E Thursday, 16 May 2024 07:04 PM

Who cares what Premadasa says, he or his party wont come to power anytime soon.

joshua Thursday, 16 May 2024 08:00 PM

We endorse what DM says. Their journalism has been professional.

Ahmedh Thursday, 16 May 2024 08:06 PM

Finally he did the right thing that had to be done, when RW was the PM he said that the first thing he'd do is bring those to justice in the matter relating to the Easter Sunday Attacks (where he was the PM during the time in gov) and then when he became the president he says the economy is more important and dailymirror.lk didn't question this time to time, but instead kept publishing articles of UNP's lame statements that him/them will crossover and join the party which ultimately didn't happen, and now they're accusing someone who is trying to do something to turnaround things. And interms of the Easter Sunday Attacks, 'justice delayed is justice denied'

Mahinda Thursday, 16 May 2024 08:25 PM

Well done Daily Mirror. Don't dance to the tune of politicians.

Pathatharaya Monday, 20 May 2024 02:24 PM

Anyway most of the pathara fellows can’t work without a shot. Thereby please don’t support him. He has more to learn about Lankan politics.

Lion Thursday, 16 May 2024 08:37 PM

Well said editor , hats off for the fitting reply to a man who doesn’t know what he is saying

Adwani Thursday, 16 May 2024 08:50 PM

If you cancel the liquor licence issued to MPs as bribes, the particular liquor shops will be closed, due to running business on those licences.

Christo255 Thursday, 16 May 2024 09:19 PM

True colors shown. Before power he's arrogant, with power he will be the worst thing to happen to SL

Neomal Friday, 17 May 2024 08:43 AM

Totally agree. Remember his wife calling herself 'Ariyawa' before the last presidential election when she jumped the gun and counted the chickens before they hatched?

Volker Metzger Thursday, 16 May 2024 10:05 PM

Premadasa is a symbol of political weakness, democratic deficits and tends towards a paranoid personality disorder! He has thereby disqualified himself as a serious presidential candidate! A presidential candidate in a democratic state who cannot tolerate criticism, threatens to ban reporting on a party and wants to muzzle a free press organ cannot possibly become President of Sri Lanka!!! The country needs a president who welcomes criticism, defends democratic rights and freedom of expression and is capable of cooperating with others! Only such a president can lead the country into a better future!

Ram Friday, 17 May 2024 04:44 AM

This is call Illan Kanawa or in English Asking and eating

Bandu Friday, 17 May 2024 05:37 AM

He has no chance of winning. He needs Daily mirror more than ever. Keep up the good work

mnsmart Friday, 17 May 2024 08:22 AM

Let's be more professional, initially the paper (online ) was read as Sajith has said he will scrap all the liquor shops in the country and even I wondered what this man is telling at a very crucial time. it was later changed and may be a mistake. Let's be more careful in reporting anything.

Practical Citizen Friday, 17 May 2024 08:28 AM

I can't understand whether he will allow or ban the liquor. what he was trying to express.

Practical Citizen Friday, 17 May 2024 08:28 AM

I can't understand whether he will allow or ban the liquor. what he was trying to express.

Derrick Wickramaratne (Industrialist) Friday, 17 May 2024 08:36 AM

Sajith cannot blame "Daily Mirror" as it relates only the truth and never dance to any politician's music as said. You have no right to talk anything against Daily Mirror.

Prof. J. Piyasena Friday, 17 May 2024 08:38 AM

Mr. Sajith Premadasa if you act like this, you may lose your seat. Mind it, if you knock your head against Daily Mirror, that's the end of you.

Damith Senanayake Friday, 17 May 2024 08:40 AM

Twisting the mouth according to the circumstances is bad for Sajith and SJB. Correction needed, if not only Home and Company will employ you from next year.

Zeebra Sunil Friday, 17 May 2024 08:43 AM

You cannot ban the Liquor or Liquor license in SriLanka Sajith. Fly a kite. By uttering nonsense, you have lost almost ten thousand votes added to Anura Kumara.

Kamal Friday, 17 May 2024 09:59 AM

I don't understand why some capable former UNP's are still clamoring behind this loser

Man Friday, 17 May 2024 10:37 AM

The Local government elections are not held by Ranil as Sajith will be a loser. What a fond of Ranil and he is quite abnormal to human beings.

Tonga Friday, 17 May 2024 10:26 AM

Criticism gives one the opportunity to correct himself/herself and ensure its not repeated again, not throw tantrums and make a fool of himself. He is immature and does not fit to be in politics, being the leader of opposition is something he just cannot handle

Tharan K Friday, 17 May 2024 12:25 PM

what a tool, more army generals joining he will be the new dictator taking over RW. People be aware!

saman Friday, 17 May 2024 12:29 PM

Sajith, first of all you should come to power. Second liquor licenses are always issued as a bribe for helping the party supporters. Not only liquor any kind of licenses. This is a known fact. Back to School my friend.

Don Don Friday, 17 May 2024 01:03 PM

running away from the debate with AKD

Never been to lectures and never graduated. Friday, 17 May 2024 02:13 PM

What can you expect from a person who says that he graduated from a UK university, but published a picture taken of him wearing robes and grad hat, at the Donald's studio in Borella? Donald Karunaratne's famously known signature was at the bottom right corner of the photo. When I pointed that out, I was blocked and his photo was adjusted to oval shape to omit the signature.

Do not want SJB in government who will surely try to intimidate media more Friday, 17 May 2024 05:23 PM

At every turn the government had wanted to curtail the freedom of expression. SJB will do same or worse.

Sajith the joker Saturday, 18 May 2024 06:47 PM

Showing his true colors. Waiting to be elected, after which he turns into a despot abd violates all fundamental and human rights that he supposedly championed before elections. Sajith is a thoththa baba who only knows how to spend other people's money, and ruin wildlife parks.

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