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People getting what they asked for from President: SLPP general Sec.

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Even though we have not agreed as a party, the people are getting what they have asked for from President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said at the weekly media briefing.

"People did not request concessions. They requested that the President impose more taxes and not reduce tax collection. Therefore, the President is following those requests," he said.

"People who staged an aragalaya on the streets and requested these are currently receiving them. As a party, we do not agree with the ongoing activities.

"But we have decided to present a different proposal for the people, and they will give their vote if they like. If people want to go forward with the current situation, we can let them do so. In a democratic country, the country will move forward depending on the people's vision," Kariuawasam said. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

 

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  Comments - 29

  • B Monday, 04 September 2023 07:01 PM

    Your guys killed people to get to power....what happed

    Mahila Tuesday, 05 September 2023 12:30 PM

    That's TOP SECRET operation!! No Discussion, unless His Worship, gives permission!!?? Hard to Come by!

    Gb Monday, 04 September 2023 07:28 PM

    Get lost slpp, nothings been done except put the burden of incompetence and corruption on the people's heads, violated our human rights, covered up scandals like Easter bombings, freed murderers, helping the people who robbed the country Rob more / get away with their crimes, what promises have been fulfilled by slpp or current pres????

    Gamini Monday, 04 September 2023 07:40 PM

    Yes indeed. People are getting what people gave to Ranil in 2019!

    Sambo Monday, 04 September 2023 07:57 PM

    What did they ask and what are they getting. Only one word Increase.

    Lala land coco Monday, 04 September 2023 10:00 PM

    We want a govt to create jobs, establish policies abd stick to them, doa 25 year plan and share it with the public, keep expenditure low and not engage in corruption

    Grace Monday, 04 September 2023 10:24 PM

    It is advisable to send those in the government to specialists to check their mental balance because they are not speaking like sane persons these days.

    Eshan Monday, 04 September 2023 10:37 PM

    People never asked for a staged bloodshed to create a national security situation for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to wrest power either Mr Sagara Kariyawasam General Secretary SLPP.

    Jokers in Pohottuwa Monday, 04 September 2023 10:39 PM

    SLPP General Secretary seem to be at variance with Ranil and his actions. However his Pohottuwa gang actively supports Ranil and votes in favour of all moves Ranil makes in Parliament.

    Dilshan Perera Monday, 04 September 2023 11:06 PM

    The people will be happy when they see Kariyawasams dead body, and drag it through the streets along with his children, during Aragalaya 2.0!

    Alli Monday, 04 September 2023 11:48 PM

    Bankrupt because your leaders the Rajapaksa family stole money. You don't need expert committees to tell you what you want to hear. Bunch of idiots still trying to fool us all !

    Tinpot president and his slimy supporter. Tuesday, 05 September 2023 03:55 AM

    Let me summarize what the people got from the president 1. Violation and denial of fundamental human rights, 2. Protection of criminal politicians that bankrupted the country, 3. Further degradation of the economy, 4. Wasteful expenditure on ceremonies and excursions to attend useless events, 5. Selling off of profitable assets, 6. Burdening future generations with insurmountable debts. 7. Ruining the health and the educational system of the country In summery ensuring the total destruction of the country the criminal rajapaksa regime started.

    Pravda Tuesday, 05 September 2023 05:30 AM

    All because the terrorists were destroyed in 2010. The sympathisers are still smarting locally and internationally

    Uali Tuesday, 05 September 2023 06:43 AM

    I think many agree with me,if say I don’t like to see this miserable face of drunkard early in the morning , who is not looking straight and talking hiding a lot

    Nimal Tuesday, 05 September 2023 06:43 AM

    People are not getting what they asked for, but are getting what they expected when this dastardly bank robber took over the reins of the country. They are getting colossal doses of misery and suppression. Sagara can wax eloquent as much he wishes as there is no one to cross-examine him. However, when the day comes to face public opinion he will have no place to hide.

    C.K.Lankaputhra Tuesday, 05 September 2023 06:53 AM

    Yes!he is in a way correct, 69 laks of people asked and now not only the 69 laks, the entire country is getting it well and trurly. This bumsucker is still trying to fool the people. I think he is sadly mistaken.

    Charles Jansz Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:00 AM

    The only people getting what they asked for are the 134 and the "elephants" who were thrown out by the people's mandate!

    Terrence K Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:55 AM

    You are talking nonsense with a forked tongue ! what the people wanted was obtain the monies that were squandered from the Public purse through different scams like the Sugar, oil, etc and also the overall taxes that were reduced in 2019 to satisfy pottu regime supporters and investigate the underhand dealings which could have been untilized to avoid bankcruptcy.

    Namal Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:18 AM

    What the people asked for is for the entire government to resign and hold fresh elections.

    L Jaya Tuesday, 05 September 2023 09:09 AM

    You blokes installed RW and not public. How could you assert that people are getting what they asked for. This is want SLPP asked and not public. Are you an imbecile?

    ChildOfGod Tuesday, 05 September 2023 09:51 AM

    People asked for ALL THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DOWNFALL OF THE COUNTRY TO BE ARRESTED AND BROUGHT BEFORE A INDEPENDENT INQUIRY COMPRISING OF A INDEPENDENT PANEL EXCLUDING POLITICIANS FROM SITTING ON THE PANEL. People asked for JUSTICE TO BE SERVED and ALL WEALTH SEIZED FROM ALL THOSE RESPONSIBLE MOVEABLE AND NON MOVEABLE PROPERTY. However, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE IN THIS REGARD.

    Dhusana , Beesana , Wancha. Tuesday, 05 September 2023 10:05 AM

    Sagara seems to be the only voice for the Rajapaksas in Pohottuwa ! The rest of the Pohottuwa rogues are now clinging on to Ranil. Looks like they will get absorbed into the UNP.

    Prof. H.Patrick Janz Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:44 AM

    Kariyawasam people did not want their necks to be squeezed with un-bearable taxes. People wanted the stolen money from poor masses by Mahinda and Basil Rajapakshe to be brought to the light and returned to the treasury. Will this happen??

    Dr. K.T. Ratnayake Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:47 AM

    Hay Sagara, people did not ask to burden them with taxes. They wanted Ranil to pluck the money from the rich whom did not pay their taxes because of the poor 3rd class government headed by Rajapakshes.

    Lal Piyal Mendis Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:52 AM

    Halloo Sir, don't talk rubbish please. The public did not want the Govt. to increase the prices of foodstuffs, medicines and fuel as the Minister wants. Not to increase the Electricity and Water bills without any control. Ranil did not even build a "Bokku" mind it. Stop talking bull shit hereafter.

    Meera XYD Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:53 AM

    Sagara when the next Aragalaya starts your name is registered next to Mahinda OK.

    Sivalingam Tuesday, 05 September 2023 04:21 PM

    Maina

    Kapuru Palangedara Tuesday, 05 September 2023 05:46 PM

    No more Mal Wadam for Pohottuwa, please? It is already dead!!

    Uali Wednesday, 06 September 2023 07:25 AM

    Though you are crowing too much, were you satisfied people who were voted your party in last election by sticking to your manifesto , which you are forwarded to the country, your presence also people make feel sick, due to your boasting attitude

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