Presidential poll to be held between September 17, October 16

Psychologist. Thursday, 09 May 2024 02:19 PM

Excellent. Elections are very important for the democratic citizens to let out steam . This will result in calm and order.

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A Pohottu Supporter Thursday, 09 May 2024 02:20 PM

Election dates in Sri Lanka are not fixed by the President or Election Commissioner but by a Sri Lankan/American duel Citizen so please wait till he decides the date.

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Rathnavali Thursday, 09 May 2024 02:37 PM

People attacking RW, who managed to get us out of the economic crisis so soon, is silly and unwarranted. Each time he became Premier (thrice) he could not implement his program due to the powers wielded by the then President, who holds excessive powers in terms of our constitution. He became President in 2022 only due to the vacancy created by Gota leaving in a hurry giving the reins of governance to Ranil who was the Premier. During these last 2 years, all developments that has taken place is due to RW's planning and vision. There is no one to stop him now, but he works patiently getting the support of a Pohottowa Cabinet which threw him out in 2019. People should understand the ingenuity and resourcefulness RW has adopted with patience. Currently there is no one to match him.

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Seeya Thursday, 09 May 2024 02:41 PM

Question is if the presidential elections will be held or the general election will be held or none at all.

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Lucki Ranil Thursday, 09 May 2024 02:57 PM

NPP will be happy to see this declaration.. All poll predictions are telling us NPP is leading … SLPP who destroyed the country is weeping .Ranil has not option but to protect the democracy.. But Ranil will be the financial minister under NPP government Ranil is lucky always get some posts

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speville Thursday, 09 May 2024 03:13 PM

I though in SL the astrologers decide the election date

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Jagath Leanage Thursday, 09 May 2024 04:09 PM

Its in the constitution and everybody knows that . How do we know it will postpone saying no money?

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Ram Thursday, 09 May 2024 04:21 PM

Whether the President will go for an election or on some flimsy ground put off the election is a million Dollar question

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June Thursday, 09 May 2024 04:51 PM

“Presidential poll to be held between September 17, October 16”. Why is there such ambiguity? as a citizen of this country don’t I have the right to know for sure? The gov is playing with its citizens.

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Lion Thursday, 09 May 2024 05:42 PM

We are waiting, hope this time that there will be a big change for the betterment of this country

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Nilmini Welivita Thursday, 09 May 2024 06:16 PM

A presidential election will only derail the rapid development of the country thanks to our President Ranil and Hon. Basil Rajapaksa.

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Shera Thursday, 09 May 2024 06:26 PM

I genuinely don't understand and the article doesn't explain. Why doesn't the government declare a set election date early like in other countries?

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Bernard Jayatilake Thursday, 09 May 2024 07:21 PM

The incumbent President should resign and hand-over the reins of power to an impartial independent body to conduct a free poll where he also can tender his nomination if he wishes to, as an also-ran candidate with the blessings of the Pohottuwa party only to lose his deposit in a humilating style and then vanish from the local political scene to be bundled out to a foreign post.

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Joshua Thursday, 09 May 2024 07:50 PM

Please liaise with Mr 10% and ensure he is ok. He is the no brain vip on elections

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Kerman Thursday, 09 May 2024 09:43 PM

Candidates will start their campaign.Pottuwa criminals will be getting ready to distribute money and arrack to the people. This is our politics.

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D. Seneviratne Friday, 10 May 2024 05:33 AM

SL needs to have a complete change in governance. The country’s economy is on a nosedive. Economic growth is very slow. Top 10% of people gobble up 42% of national income. Most of that 10% are batting for the current rulers due to their selfishness and unfairness, and the rest should understand this and vote accordingly.

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Jude Friday, 10 May 2024 06:07 AM

I won't believe until elections Gazetted!!

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Sambo Friday, 10 May 2024 07:59 AM

Thank you Mr. President stick to these days and don't worry what the "Kaputas" has to say.

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