I reckon it to be the general eletion... in case there's a change in the govt, then the executive powers will come in to play... A leaf from CBK's book..! Cos'.. right now "The Seat" is too cozy to lose.
Posted By: Amdon
comments made by some are day dreaming.MR is a straight forward leader who always accept challanges. either presidential or general election, all these day dreamers will have to commit suicide once the results are announced.MR will get minimum 60 %. wait and see dear day dreamers.
Posted By: sudath
I reckon it to be the general eletion... in case there's a change in the govt, then the executive powers will come in to play... A leaf from CBK's book..! Cos'.. right now "The Seat" is too cozy to lose.
Posted By: Amdon
General Election for General and Presidential election for President
Posted By: Chanaka
He asked his supporters and they said Presidential Election. Now he should not go back on it! Dare to go for a Presidential Election!!!
Posted By: Bulldog
He asked his supporters and they said Presidential Election. Now he should not go back on it! Dare to go for a Presidential Election!!!
Posted By: Bulldog
The wise move is to hold a General Election.The president got two more years to show his governments ability.During this period there is sure to be development in the rest of the country along with bribery and corruption.
Posted By: ajith
Is the only thing our country need elections? Nothing else.
Posted By: Kamal
WHOEVER WIN OR LOSE AT THE ELECTION OPP. LEARDER RANIL WILL LEARN A GOOD LESSON.
Posted By: s jay
president should declare a general election because he has another 2 years for his term to complete. in the event he goes for the presidential election, he gives a bad precedent to the people that he will be worried about only himself to remain in power. trust president will act wisely without listning to the opportunist ministers. rogues mps from unp who joined him only to fill their pockets will encourage him to go for presidential election as they will be no where if a general election is declared.
Posted By: srinath
I do not see any rationale for MR to go for a Presidential Election now. But in 2yrs, MR will have a clean sweep securing more than 70%. We Sri lankans have a short memory, there will be no one to challenge him then, I mean no "GENERALS".
Posted By: Avindra-Doha
Sometimes I can understand people. The country is gne to dogs not only because of politics but also because of the way people think. The president did save Mother lanka. Pls guys dont forget that
Posted By: nash
I think another bluff & blundering. Wait & c what happen in our little paradise.
Posted By: acader
Ranil being an astute politician has choked MR in style. It's high time the nation banishes the 'Brothers & Co.'before we become another Somalia!
Posted By: R.Mohinuidin
Bring any election. You & your guys will be sent to home by people.
Posted By: Wasantha
MR held provincial council elections part by part to read people's heart n realised people r with him n decided to hold presidential election soon.Now things went upside down after SF became so popular among people as war hero who resigned to enter democratic way to reach n serve people.MR really holds his nerves now..
Posted By: Mushi
It will Be General Election , so he need not to face any resistance , and that too being in power GOSL can do anything to win .. like how they won any other election. But I guess he should think and play the right card , i dont think people are un-happy with him and people are un-happy with how GOSL is run and other ministries . for sure we know some of the ministers whos going to loose .. so he might have a party pressure to go for PE ..
Posted By: Saman
I completely agree with Dharshana. He has now cold feet. SF Phobia
Posted By: Dimashi
Chandimani, Do not you feel sorry about MR. He has two years more. He definitely goes home if presidential election is held.
Posted By: Dimashi
it should be presidential election and people should elect president MR to continue and finish his vision (mahinda chintana) like he finished the miserable war. Hope atleast now people use their brain instead of using their balls
Posted By: Dubai
Gothabaya Rajapaksa said present situation is not suitable for an election.Still LTTE not completely wipe out. So should be Army rule.
Posted By: shan
On both sides of the coin it is General Fonseka's face!
Posted By: Anne
It will be a Presidetial. But will not make a much difference to the final outcome.
Posted By: Chandrasiri
well said JP.we have enough fools in this country who waste time on matters of this nature
Posted By: manoharan
Why too much thinking.We all thougt that you will announce it during your party special convension.But wasn't, what happened Are you shevering you legs?
Posted By: wsa fernando
Whatever election, MR is due for a rude awakening. You can fool some of the people all the time and all the people some of the time...BUT you cannot fool all the people all the time..Now the time of reckoning is coming and the masses cannot be fooled .They can see the hypocrites at work, the poor and sorry state of the country that we live in whilst all the politicians and their friends and family live lives that of emperor's.It is the right time for the masses to decide what leadership the people want. One that will look after the welfare of the masses or the selfish welfare of looking after themselves only.
Posted By: Sri Perera
This is Good Time to Call a General Election. Becouse all This New Common Candidate Will Going down with Time, Mr President No body will chalange to you. so after that You Will be President again to This Mother Land. Than who will care about Common Candidate.
Posted By: Ravi
you are the great leder in world today people of Srilanka have trust with you, you are the next president our homeland, you are the procter of srilanka nation
Posted By: Alfred Roland