’’After you chase us away, why elect us again?’’ President questions public

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today at an event questioned the public as to why they elect politicians who they had once chased away and urged them to look for new people without electing the same set of people.

He said after governing for 5 years, the opposition had failed in their performance which is why he was elected, but now after two years, the opposition behaved like they had never governed the country.

"Even if myself or the ministers in my government don’t meet your expectations, don’t elect the same set of people. Look for new people. This system has to change,” the President said.

"There is no point in electing the same group of people into power if they fail to meet the people's expectations. I don't know how it could be done but that is the reality," the President said.

"Once you chase us away, again you elect us. What’s the point in that ?" he further questioned.

Comments - 36

Chryshan K Wednesday, 10 November 2021 09:55 PM

Opposition was not this bad. Now there is no governance. Whole system has failed. Everything is in a big mess.

Mohamed Hasni Wednesday, 10 November 2021 09:59 PM

We voted for you that you will bring a real change for the country and bring in right path. Instead of that you amd your fellow ministers sold the country to China.For your information we know whom to vote who care for the country and its citizens. We don't want your suggestions. Good bye pls do not compete in the next election the Loss you will not bare.

Jayathissa de silva Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:01 PM

WE SINGHALAYAS ARE FOOLS TO RE APPOINT THE CURRUPT FAMILY

Kikazaru Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:03 PM

Fallen in to a septic tank. Now you can either gracefully get out and go or stay inside and bath in it. I think he is doing the latter.

maha Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:05 PM

This is very true statement to the country. People would not cast for a real change, even though shown a good governance in provincial level.

Kikazaru Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:05 PM

Uncle, I am listening to you TV when I write this comment. Yes, we will find a new leader and not you. He is in politics. He is educated and a tall man. He knows the difference better Nitrogen and Urea.

Nilan Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:08 PM

They believed your lie :(

Johan Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:14 PM

They thought you will make SL small USA but they did not expect you and your kith and kin will make Worse than Ethiopia

Srilankan Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:19 PM

The moment a person opens his mouth, he says not only what he intends to say but a lot about other stuff him. Hon.Dingiri Banda was a much better president than Nandesena.

Daya G Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:25 PM

May be because the population were tricked in a very simple false flag operation?

Arosha Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:26 PM

I think the President needs to be reminded that he was voted in to make a difference. Not to allow his people to plunder the state as seen in the news everyday in times like these.

AP Paul Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:34 PM

Another attack by GR on Mahinda. It is Mahinda who was chased away in 2015 re-elected to be PM in 2019.

Grace Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:38 PM

It seems our president is not having enough sleep now a days. He is not talking sense. Please take care of your health, your Excellency.

N. Giridharan Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:40 PM

Sir you are 100% genuine, it is true our entire democracy system has to be changed. We are compelled to change our election system from bottom to top.

N SENA Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:46 PM

VOTERS HAVE NO OPTION. POLITICAL PARTIES NOMINATE THE SAME OLD SET OF ROGUES, AND THEY GET REELECTED. ITS NOT THAT PEOPLE WANT TO REELECT THE CORRUPT. YOU ARE TALKING WITHOUT KNOWING WHATS HAPPENING. YOU WILL NEVER BE RELECTED

Ralaharamy Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:49 PM

Is he teasing the people who voted for him, or is he trying to make a point, despite voters rejection, the same group will come back to rule?

Saradiel Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:52 PM

He is telling the truth. But he is out of his mind.

Lanka Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:58 PM

For once you are seeing the truth! However, it is because of the politician's lies and fake promises that the masses fall into. And, where is the "new set" of politicians? What are the choices the masses have? That is why the country suffers over and over.

MEE HARAKA Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:59 PM

Answer: Voters are Buffaloes!

Suddha_Uncle Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:09 PM

One could also ask why having been chased away once, YOU chose to come back a second time?

pundi Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:09 PM

he's absolutely right. but this is the wrong answer. he can say "we can do better" or something.

Farieze Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:10 PM

We though you as a new head would do better but you have totally failed It is you who selected Ministers.

Roisin Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:10 PM

Mr. President, grow up! You sound like a toddler in a kindergarten.

Lanka Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:16 PM

Mr president you need some lessons in democracy and politics..it is all about people freedom to choos people and send people home . If you have done well in politics people do not mind you . But your popularity has gone down from 6.9m to zero millions . Who should blame . I think you should blamed yourself . When late R.Premadasa was elected there was such anxiety among people about his leadership but he did well ?? Why and how ? Please read more on that . Sorry to say no civil servant and public officials support you at all. So you should decide what to do next .

Roisin Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:17 PM

There are no honest politicians we can vote for. Only corrupt crooks with connections. Honest people with pure ideals and ambition but with no connections have no chance to get into politics.

Ramesh Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:23 PM

Thank you Sir for reminding us for the stupid misjudgement we made in the last election. You well know a drama was orchestrated well in time before the elections and that turned in your way big time. Now more than the 6.9 learned the bitter lesson and that won't be happen again.

Nalin Gunasekera Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:25 PM

because we only have idiots left in the country

Sam Silva Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:31 PM

We the public don't have a choice. All we have are crooks and corrupted politicians. Only choice we have is to refrain from voting altogether. But that will never happen.

Thomas Wednesday, 10 November 2021 11:52 PM

So now he openly blaming the 69lks who voted for him.... poor guy has gone nuts....

Thomas Dharmachandra Thursday, 11 November 2021 09:22 AM

He is hinting at forming joint government with the opposition, so that he could form a better govt jointly Good luck

Disgusted citizen Thursday, 11 November 2021 09:43 AM

Thank God you have realised that you wont be voted in again. Anyway GROBR.

abc Thursday, 11 November 2021 09:50 AM

Don't worry. You won't be elected ever again.

Frustrated Citizen Thursday, 11 November 2021 09:52 AM

The President is talking like an innocent BABY. He really doesn't know why the whole population is blaming him now? This must be his ploy to win the hearts of the voters and come back again by hoodwinking them!

Lanka Shantha Thursday, 11 November 2021 12:05 PM

Because you promised with a very good Election Manifesto. (Please read it now) We thought you are going to give us prosperity instead you are now giving us hunger and high cost of living.

Rob Thursday, 11 November 2021 12:19 PM

The bottom line is he cannot fight against his brothers...

Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 11 November 2021 09:02 PM

Village entire village focus voted for you to get political appointments and favours.

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