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Accuses Rajapaksa of dragging Buddhist clergy into debate on his manifesto Says the first persons he presented manifesto to were clergy members Says extremists aligned with Rajapaksa biggest threat to country’s unity  Communities must be brought together, not incited against one another: Sajith NDF presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday rejected accusations by Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa that he had agreed… Continue reading "Sajith refutes Rajapaksa’s claims that NDF manifesto pledges federal Govt."

A controversial political dynasty that made Sri Lanka a centerpiece of China’s efforts to expand its influence in Asia and defeated an insurgency is aiming to reclaim power in this island nation. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who as defense secretary spearheaded the effort to crush a 3-decade-long revolt during his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa’s rule from 2005 to 2015, is now running for… Continue reading "The Rajapaksa family’s prior rule was stained by allegations of human-rights violations and corruption"

Ex defence secretary claims he gave up US citizenship on April 17:Keheliya says issue has been resolved beyond doubt:Sri Lankan voters deserve to know if SLPP candidate still required to bear arms for America: Mangala: The question of SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s citizenship re-emerged last night, after the US Federal Register third quarter report released by the US Government yesterday… Continue reading "Gota renunciation still a no show in US Federal Register"

National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that he will ensure the right to language. Speaking at a public rally in Kuliyapitiya, he pointed out that there are 2 mother tongues used in the country; Sinhala and Tamil. He says it is the responsibility of the government to make sure that people can connect with the government… Continue reading "We will ensure the right to language – Anura"

The rape of a girl while returning from an election rally of SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a clear indication of what will be in store for the country if a Rajapaksa rule returns, warns youth activist Mahil Bandara Dehideniya. The incident is a prediction of the future if Gotabaya is elected by any chance, Dehideniya says. The 23-year-old mentally… Continue reading "Girl’s rape shows what will happen if Rajapaksas return – youth activist (video)"

Ex-LTTE strongman Karuna Amman points out the policies he finds most attractive in Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s election manifesto, two of them being the SLPP presidential candidate’s agreement to grant police and land powers to the northern and eastern provinces, and to release LTTE prisoners. Giving an interview to a weekend newspaper, Vinayagamurthi Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman also says he is supporting… Continue reading "Gotha will grant police and land powers says Karuna"

The then Rajapaksa confidante Sajin Vaas Gunawardena says that Rs. 480 million had been given to Velupillai Prabhakaran to secure victory for Mahinda Rajapaksa at the 2005 presidential election. Addressing a public meeting in Galle, he gesticulated, showing his hands and said it was him who had handed over the money on Rajapaksa’s behalf. Sajin Vaas reveals how he gave… Continue reading "Sajin Vaas reveals how he gave money to Prabhakaran on Mahinda’s behalf (video)"

By Rajan Philips – Rajan Philips One more week to go. One last week for speculations. To be fair, I can cite one neutral and two partisan predictions. The neutral one plays it safe: Gotabaya has the lead, Sajith has momentum, and neither will win on the first count. Some Gotabaya supporters, however, are putting it out that Gotabaya will get it… Continue reading "The Last Week: Who Has The Lead? Who Has Momentum? Who Knows The Voter?"

By Sarath de Alwis – Sarath de Alwis Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa was addressing a massive rally in Polonnaruwa. Just as he commenced with the usual preliminaries, there occurred a diversion.  Wasantha Senanayake the infantile trapeze artist thought it was the opportune time to appear from nowhere to stage his most contemporary somersault. The din he made was undoubtedly substantial.  The candidate lost his cool.… Continue reading "Sajith -Our Last Best Hope"

The sister of Royal Park murder victim Yvonne Johnson has demanded answers from President Maithripala Sirisena after the President pardoned the convict in the crime committed in 2005. Royal Park murder convict Jude Shramantha Anthony Jayamaha was given a Presidential pardon yesterday. The Prison’s Department said that he had been released after being granted the pardon. Yvonne Johnson’s sister Caroline… Continue reading "Royal Park murder victim’s sister demands answers from President"

Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickremetunga, says she fears the repercussions if Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins the Presidential election. In a statement today Ahimsa Wickrematunge said that many people say that this election is a simple choice between democracy and dictatorship. “What I see is more personal. I see a young child… Continue reading "Lasantha’s daughter terrified of repercussions if Gota wins"

Royal Park murder convict Jude Shramantha Anthony Jayamaha was given a Presidential pardon today. The Prison’s Department said that he had been released today after being granted the pardon. Speaking at the National Youth Model United Nations conference held in Colombo recently President Maithripala Sirisena said that he had received a request for a Presidential pardon for Jude Shramantha Jayamaha.… Continue reading "Royal Park murder convict gets Presidential pardon"

The Tamil National Alliance yesterday urged “all people, particularly the Tamils, whom it represents to vote for Sajith Premadasa, the New Democratic Alliance candidate contesting under the Swan symbol.” R Sampanthan Leader of TNA, Mavai Senathirajah Leader – Illankai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Leader – Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) and Dharmalingham Siddarthan Leader – People’s Liberation Organisation… Continue reading "TNA makes its pitch for Sajith’s victory"

By Saman IndrajithGovernment and some opposition MPs, yesterday, requested Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to take immediate action against those who had been found guilty of chilli powder attacks in the House, last year. Speaker Jayasuriya said that the relevant matter had been referred to the Attorney General’s Department and measures were being taken to initiate action against the culprits. JVP MP… Continue reading "Govt, JVP members call for punitive action over violent behavior in House last year"

All parties in the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) have decided to support New Democratic Front Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa. The TNA said in an official announcement that all alliance members have reached a consensus to back Premadasa. The TNA said it had decided to support Sajith Premadasa considering the past and future actions and policies. The TNA also stated that… Continue reading "Tamils agree to back Sajith"

By Emil van der Poorten – Emil van der Poorten While surveying the current political landscape of Sri Lanka one cannot but have a sense of déjà vu relative to what occurred with the advent of Rajapaksa control of everything in this country. At the outset of its ascent to power, the Rajapaksa juggernaut made Chandrika Bandaranaike’s less-than-democratic actions pale into insignificance. The campaign… Continue reading "The Potential For The Final Disappearance Of Democracy In Sri Lanka"

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s front organization – Viyathmaga front-liner Prof. Channa Jayasumana says that anti-Muslim campaigns spearheaded by SLPP front organizations had been paused due to the forthcoming 16 November Presidential Elections, at a book launch held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute recently. “For four years along with the Maha Sangha we made sacrifices as the national movement to bring out a candidate… Continue reading "Gota Frontliner Iterates Anti-Muslim Campaign Has Been Paused For Polls"

Presidential hopeful of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has chosen the party that can fulfil their separatist demands. Addressing a rally at Ratnapura, Rajapaksa said he has held neither parliamentary membership nor a ministerial position, but fulfilled the responsibility put on his shoulders. Referring to the presidential front-runner Minister… Continue reading "TNA chose the side that can fulfill separatist demands – Gotabaya"

National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake told a campaign rally in Anuradhapura on Wednesday that a massive land area extending over 8,000 acres was leased out to American companies during the Rajapaksa regime. He said that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who pretends to be perturbed over the MCC agreement with the US, had leased out over 5,000… Continue reading "Mahinda leased over 8,000 acres to US firms – Anura Kumara"

Urban Development, Water Supply and Drainage Minister Rauff Hakeem, yesterday alleged that an ‘extortionist’ was slandering his image through a certain media. Addressing reporters yesterday, Minister Hakeem alleged that a certain person named Mahroof had been slinging mud and character assassinating him for money instigated by former Eastern Province Chief Minister and presidential candidate M.L.A.M. Hizbullah. “I know that Hizbullah… Continue reading "Hizbullah behind malicious act against me"

Promises equal rights for disabled people Pledges to bring down cost-of-living with relief package By Nuwan Senarathna Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday pledged to create a safe environment for women and uphold equal rights for people with disabilities. Addressing an election rally in Galagedara, Rajapaksa said if elected, he would put an end to violence… Continue reading "GR pledges to fight violence against women"

New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa will be hailed by all Sri Lankan women as he has been bold enough to talk about a health issue which women in Sri Lanka are facing, UNP MP Hirunika Premachandra said yesterday. Ms Premachandra told a press conference that Mr Premadasa is being ridiculed even by women despite him speaking of… Continue reading "Sajith will be hailed by SL women: Hirunika"

President Maithripala Sirisena must bear the responsibility for the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s ruination, claims former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga. She emphasized this while addressing the convention of the ‘Organization to Protect the SLFP’ held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium this evening (05). The event was held under the patronage of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike, who pledged support to New… Continue reading "Sirisena must take responsibility for SLFP’s ruination – CBK"

http://www.dailymirror.lk/top_story/My-family-and-I-received-death-threats-from-MR-Sajin-Vaas/155-177323 Former MP Sajin Vaas Gunawardena today said he had lodged a police complaint saying that Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa had told another SLPP MP that Sajin and his family will be killed if he continued to support the New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in the presidential election. Speaking at a media briefing, he said that after… Continue reading "My family and I received death threats from MAHINDA"

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/11/03/opinion/what-mahinda-talking-about Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa made an interesting statement this week. A victory for Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the presidential election will be considered as a mandate for a general election soon after, he told a gathering at the official launch of brother Gotabaya’s manifesto. These comments, coming on the first anniversary of the infamous failed constitutional coup last year, are… Continue reading "Power Hungry Mahinda Rajapaksa’s impatience to sit in that Prime Ministerial chair"

By Ramanee Goonewardene – Polling started at midnight.  The first vote was cast by the President at the polling station next to his ancestral home in the newly consecrated capital city of our great motherland. The President arrived at the polling station at the auspicious time of 11.11 pm. On his arrival, he was greeted by the members of the National Election… Continue reading "News From 2025 Presidential Election"

http://www.adaderana.lk/news_intensedebate.php?nid=58782 Former Chief Minister of the Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran says it is significant to note that the Sinhala Candidates from the main political alliances from the South were not prepared to discuss the 13-point requests of the five Tamil parties with them. Instead they have come forward to release their respective Election Manifestos only, he said responding to a… Continue reading "Vigneswaran reveals stance on presidential candidates"

Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi(ITAK) the Chief Constituent of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Announces Its Support to Sajith Premadasa at Forthcoming Presidential Election Posted by Administrator on 3 November 2019, 3:12 pm The Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kacchi (ITAK) pledged its support to National Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday. ITAK parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran made the announcement at a press briefing in… Continue reading ""

Voters give demonic titles to the main contestants Proliferation of drugs in the Northern coastal belt Amidst heavy opposition, Mangala reveals draft MCC agreement Sajith hits back at Ranil over remarks of continuing as PremierJAFFNA – Thirty-five may be in the fray for the presidential election in this former war-torn northern peninsula but the voter interest is clearly between two… Continue reading "Polls in Jaffna: It’s a fight between two ‘devils’"

By Arfa Yunus, Rizalman HammimNovember 2, 2019 @ 1:34pm PONTIAN: Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied allegation that those held on suspicion of having ties to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were tortured and intimidated during their detention. He said based on the information given to him by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador… Continue reading "Muhyiddin denies LTTE detainees abused during detention"

To All Democratic Political Parties, Civil Societies and Socio-political activists, Media, Sri Lanka 31.10.2019 Defeating the emerging authoritarian, militarist and ultra-nationalist political dynasty is the historical obligation for all parties and patriots. The sovereignty of all Sri Lankans is in peril In the presidential election Rajapaksa’s proxy, Gotabaya should be defeated through a principled and robust united front against Bonapartism… Continue reading "Campaigned for the ‘lesser evil’ unconditionally and paying the price"

Puni Selva Description: Textbooks in Sri Lanka have been instigating the ethnic majority to despise the ethnic minorities for several decades exacerbating the ethnic conflict created by political and economic oppre…Full description Sri Lanka – School Textbooks, Ethno-religious Conflict and Education for Peacebuilding