MS rules out nomination for MR

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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday told the representatives of the UPFA that he could not agree to offer nominations to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest the next election under under its betel symbol as the prime ministerial candidate, informed sources said yesterday.

The President, in his capacity as the UPFA Chairman, met the leaders of the parties aligned with it politically on Wednesday evening.

During the meeting, the UPFA leaders had asked about the President’s stand on the proposal to nominate Mr. Rajapaksa as the UPFA prime ministerial candidate. President Sirisena is reported to have declined to nominate his predecessor.

The President has said that Mr. Rajapaksa had served in politics for a long time as an MP, a Minister, a Prime Minister and the President for two terms, and therefore another member should be given that opportunity. President Sirisena also requested the UPFA leaders to cooperate with him as the chairman of the party to execute his next political programme .

However, the UPFA leaders, who were present, did not agree to the President’s refusal to give nomination to Mr. Rajapaksa.

The no -confidence motion against the present government led by the United National Party (UNP) and the formation of a UPFA government before the declaration of the general election were also other topics being discussed.

In the meantime, UPFA leaders met Mr. Rajapaksa in Colombo yesterday morning. According to a party leader who attended the meeting, Mr. Rajapaksa expressed his willingness to contest as the UPFA prime ministerial candidate. He had also endorsed the decision by the UPFA to move a no confidence motion to unseat the present government, and to form its own prior to the declaration of the election.

The UPFA leaders decided to announce their final stand to President Sirisena through Party Secretary Susil Premajayantha. (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 134

Senaka Friday, 29 May 2015 03:53 AM

Looks like the long overdue last rites are going to start.

Sewwandi Friday, 29 May 2015 04:13 AM

Beginning of the end of massive corruption, thuggary, murder , rape, disregard for venerable clergy, family rule, proliferation of drugs, alcohol and casinos, violation of rule of law and last but not least the end of hoodwinking of semi-literate and uninformed masses with baby hugging and backslapping of female of the species.

gamaraala Friday, 29 May 2015 05:25 AM

This is a brave decision by the president.

Premalal Friday, 29 May 2015 05:35 AM

The President called M.R and his family the most corrupt rulers of the country by far. He also gave a solemn promise to clean up Sri Lankan politics. I hope that he will not let the country down. This is our last chance to clean up our political system.

Waco Friday, 29 May 2015 05:52 AM

Very good decision Mr. President.

C.K.Lankaputhra Friday, 29 May 2015 05:54 AM

Mr President Sir, You are simply great. I have no other words to praise you.

Senthoo Friday, 29 May 2015 06:01 AM

Good news..:)

Push Friday, 29 May 2015 06:24 AM

There is no better decision.

Liswom Friday, 29 May 2015 08:01 AM

The best news for the year Mr President. The coffin has been sealed in with the last nail. We dread to think of the 2005-2014 regime. via DM Android App

mountain Friday, 29 May 2015 08:02 AM

KILL HIM NOT BRING HIM. Where Wii be the comma to put. via DM Android App

Yaha Paluwa Friday, 29 May 2015 07:57 AM

Need to remove MS first from SLFP chairperson, he is bound to protect Ranil under the agreement with Rani-Chandrika in getting unp support in Presidential election

Viv Friday, 29 May 2015 07:58 AM

A very good decision taken by the President putting the Country before any other considerations.The SLFP itself is a strong party because of its Principals and not individuals. No one person Is greater than the Team.

T Wickramaratna Friday, 29 May 2015 08:18 AM

Good decision. That is what the voters expected. Stick to it. You wont fail.

chandana Friday, 29 May 2015 08:20 AM

eka aththa. presidentge anith okkoma decisions padekata ganan ganne nathi kota me wage ewa thami brave wenne

Chamila Friday, 29 May 2015 08:23 AM

Mr. President, you are well on your path, you have to keep your promises and make Mr. Ranil the next prime minister.

Tony Friday, 29 May 2015 08:24 AM

If Sirisena had given the nomination then he has to support Rajapaksa in the election campaign which Chandrka will never let him to do. We need to remember Sirisena is not an independent President. You cannot get an unbiased decisions from this president unless he wins on his own. People need to think about the sort of leader you need for a country full of intelligent people.

Raz Friday, 29 May 2015 08:32 AM

sin has reached the end of the high way via DM Android App

Aiyoo Friday, 29 May 2015 08:28 AM

SLFP will be divided into 2.... RW must be jumping up in the air :)

Percy Friday, 29 May 2015 08:35 AM

W O W !! GREAT NEWS... The FINAL NAIL HAS BEEN HIT !!

ShootingStar Friday, 29 May 2015 08:36 AM

Some said President Sirisena was not strong. Now he has sent a strong signal to such critics.

richard Friday, 29 May 2015 08:45 AM

Congrats Sir! I think you are the best President we ever had.Now lets get the country back on the road.

Farzaan Friday, 29 May 2015 08:47 AM

Thank you President MS for taking the right decision. Making the right decision is important for all of us as citizens of this country. Black is black and white is white. You cannot say white for black or black for white.

Dakuna Friday, 29 May 2015 08:51 AM

GAME ON !!!!

REALPATRIAT Friday, 29 May 2015 09:00 AM

IT IS AN HONEST &PATRIOTIC DECISION .YOUR NAME WILL GO DOWN NOT ONLY IN THE HISTORYOFSRILANKA BUT ALSO IN THE WORLD HISTORY OF COURSE DEAR PRESIDENT MAITHRIPALASIRISENA THE GREAT via DM Android App

REALPATRIAT Friday, 29 May 2015 09:05 AM

REALLY YOU ARE GREAT THE SPRATS CANNOT CHALLENGE THE SHARK via DM Android App

Fassey Friday, 29 May 2015 09:01 AM

At last a good news. This bold decision taken by our Honourable President is highly recommended. We look forward to a better Sri Lanka free of corruption.

Sincere Friday, 29 May 2015 09:03 AM

The Hon. President, during his election campaign promised us to clean the corrupt ruling process of this country. Today we know better why it was dirty. We are glad that he has renewed his promise to the nation. Hon President please standby your ruling, and the country supports you in that.

REALPATRIAT Friday, 29 May 2015 09:10 AM

NOW PEOPLE CAN WITNESS THE THUGS FINAL SHOW COMPINED WITH DRIED PUMKINS AND OTHER SLAVES via DM Android App

Amara Friday, 29 May 2015 09:04 AM

We salute your brave decision

REALPATRIAT Friday, 29 May 2015 09:17 AM

AT LAST LONG ANTICIPATED RESULT IS OUT . EVERYBODY IS HAPPY. via DM Android App

hubert Friday, 29 May 2015 09:14 AM

we will bring 1 million to sleep on the road if MR appear in the politics again

yasmin Friday, 29 May 2015 09:20 AM

OUR PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER ARE NOBLE MEN, VIVE LA

ToraTora Friday, 29 May 2015 09:25 AM

It is a good decision. It is not advisable for civilised people to mix with uncivilised foul mouthed people.

JOLLY BIRD Friday, 29 May 2015 09:33 AM

EXCELLENT DECISION MR . PRESIDENT THERE IS NO SUITABLE WORD IN THE DICTIONARY TO PRAISE YOUR HONESTY. via DM Android App

AZ Friday, 29 May 2015 09:26 AM

The greed for power by MR is unbelievable!! an old saying comes to mind.. "absolute power corrupts absolutely"! so true

Raspi Friday, 29 May 2015 09:30 AM

It would have been political suicide. and everyone would appreciate if they are prosecuted put behind bars for the real crimes they have committed (allegedly) instead of catching and releasing.

Nihal Amarasekera Friday, 29 May 2015 09:31 AM

Let all all the acolytes clamoring to bring back corrupt MR back contest separately with MR, lose handsomely and allow to clean the stables

Tissa Friday, 29 May 2015 10:01 AM

M3 is right. give this chance to some one eligible. can M3 servived if Mr there.with all the crooks around mr via DM Android App

Damien Friday, 29 May 2015 09:58 AM

but the people will make him PM

Dudley Friday, 29 May 2015 09:59 AM

Why is it that they need MR there is plenty of young uncorrupted new blood politicians, please forget MR and get going,we r going to vote for the party and not for any individual

Roky Friday, 29 May 2015 10:08 AM

good news via DM Android App

Mary Friday, 29 May 2015 10:04 AM

Thank you Mr.President this is the best thing you have done. These crooks want MR back not because they love him but, to get out of going to the CID and fCID they want to enjoy the money they have robbed.

Godggh Friday, 29 May 2015 10:05 AM

Finally I found some peace. Hope the hold the elections to chase out the thieves. :)

susantha Friday, 29 May 2015 10:08 AM

Please do not forget,Mahendra Rajapakse has a number of alleged[to be proved]against him,with the Mariot Hotel in Dubai,around 4 billion $ deposited in Dubai banks etc etc with these credentials how on earth can a man even think of nominating himself to be Prime ministerial candidate one should have rocks inside their heads

kukula Friday, 29 May 2015 10:13 AM

Sad, we will not see the chest beating king Kong on the political stage.

freddy Friday, 29 May 2015 10:27 AM

The Fear factor by the new regime knowing that Mahinda is currently the most wanted politically. 100 days over time for another change. Probably a new political party is the answer Mahinda is the solution to bring the countrys normalcy. People made a mistake and want to correct it.

Gunadasa Friday, 29 May 2015 10:29 AM

Bravo Mister President. Standup to these greedy loud people. You see how the silent majority spoke; similarly the Rajapakses and their acolytes will be voted out into oblivion. His greed knows no shame.

Nandagupta Friday, 29 May 2015 10:45 AM

Decision should come from the party membership. Mahinda Rajapakse is the strongest leader Sri Lanka ever produced. His leadership brought peace, stability and progress. People of the country has been bombarded with fraudulent allegations of corruptions to tarnish the image of this leader. Now, after 5 months of the new administration and the mess they have created, people start seeing the value of the Ex-president. People of Sri Lanka see how much he cared for the country and how he strategically handled the LTTE supported western countries unwanted demands for so called war crime investigation, and how he worked with friendly countries to bring development projects for the people of Sri Lanka. Purpose of the rallies are to convince the President the need for a strong leader and influence him through peoples voice. It is true that President have the power to appoint the Prime Minister. But the demand should come from the people.

Fazil Friday, 29 May 2015 10:46 AM

Ranil out, MR in. That is the best for the country.

Polished Friday, 29 May 2015 10:51 AM

Well done Sir,,,,

Mason Friday, 29 May 2015 10:52 AM

These UPFA politicians know that their only saviour is Mahinda Rajapakse. It is he who will give them portfolios, perks and free license to rob the Nation.In order to save the country for future generations the next parliament should contain members with clean hands and who will uphold good governance.

Naman Friday, 29 May 2015 10:53 AM

Our new President needs to be strong and make sure none of the stooges are NOT given any seats to contest in the parliamentary election.Time to pass the 20th Amendment and then dissolve the parliament.

Lima Friday, 29 May 2015 11:00 AM

IF THE UPFA CONSTITUENT PARTIES WANTED TO LEAVE , LET THEM LEAVE OR KICK THEM OUT , NO USE BY DINES, WIMAL , VASU , THEY CANNOT CONTEST AND BRING VOTES , DO NOT GET AFRAID PRS MS , TAKE BOLD AND WISE DECISIONS , DO NOT GIVE NOMINATIONS TO MR FAMILY OR ANYBODY RELATED TO HIM OR ANY CROOKS IN SLFP SUPPORTING MR , THROW THE ROTTEN AWAY

WIN SL Friday, 29 May 2015 11:01 AM

Well said. Hats off

keerthi Friday, 29 May 2015 11:05 AM

sir we stand with you

Nande Friday, 29 May 2015 11:15 AM

President M S Pl . dont leave any room for these rejected rouges to come back. via DM Android App

upali Friday, 29 May 2015 11:18 AM

MR does not want nomination from shaky SLFP under pathetic leadership of MS as he is likely to come with some other alliance which comprises 90% SLFP parliamentarians and supporters.

Jayantha Friday, 29 May 2015 11:20 AM

Great news, This was we were waiting to hear from you Mr. Presient. We are proud of you.

Mailmen Friday, 29 May 2015 11:28 AM

Well done Mr. President keep Alibaba and the thieves out. via DM Android App

Silva Friday, 29 May 2015 11:26 AM

Ex. Pres, Sir its great, go on, we are with you, no one can touch you, we will teach a final lesson to the MR clan at next election ! it is we who decide not MARA clan !

Wimalasiri Friday, 29 May 2015 11:27 AM

MS is in the right direction. He should not listen to UPFA party leaders who does not command respect of the people and less voters to back them.

De Silva Friday, 29 May 2015 11:29 AM

Good Decision. Must not allow rogues to return

jain tuwan sheriff Friday, 29 May 2015 11:30 AM

very good decision from Mr. president,

mack Friday, 29 May 2015 11:43 AM

Happy happy via DM Android App

lalith Friday, 29 May 2015 11:44 AM

Weldone Sir. Very good decision

usoof Friday, 29 May 2015 11:48 AM

ONCE NAPOLEAN SAID I AM NOT HURT HASH WORDS OF MY ENEMIES BUT SILENCE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS

Ganesha Friday, 29 May 2015 11:53 AM

Does Rajapakse think Srilanka and its people are his family or property of his generation to exploit and take us for a ride till he lives in this world ? Sir ! do not move an inch from your decision and this family should be let in the political wilderness for ever.Enough is enough we all suffered for ten years. Due to divine intervention in your form ,we had been rescued from the tyranny of this people.

manoharan Friday, 29 May 2015 11:58 AM

You saved the country Sir. Good bless you.

siva Friday, 29 May 2015 12:01 PM

This is really a bold decission you have taken sir. really salute you....we are always with you Mr. President.

Prishan Friday, 29 May 2015 12:07 PM

He is coming back and cowards of the nation can prepare to run....

Papa Friday, 29 May 2015 12:13 PM

Brave desision. Hats off President sir.

Proud moment Friday, 29 May 2015 12:21 PM

H.E President M.S is absolutely correct. You have taken the right decision. Pawul paksha is so greedy for power. After being so long in politics, still hungry for power.

jayaweera Friday, 29 May 2015 12:25 PM

Ex president and his followers should be treated for what they are worth - garbage!Just keep them out.Well done President Maitrhi

LogicalCitizen Friday, 29 May 2015 12:32 PM

Better if MS gives up UPFA and stick with UNP and those ho voted for him.

yahapalan Friday, 29 May 2015 12:42 PM

4 new UPFA members to be swan in today. Consistant with this Yahapalan approach.

shiran2006 Friday, 29 May 2015 12:48 PM

You lot sitting next to each other. Who is your line manager? Comical ali?

Carter Friday, 29 May 2015 12:48 PM

I voted for MS and I regret now. Country is so unstable. And Ranil is screwing up big time. Now I feel that It would have been better if MR was there. We saw its developing. But now!!! Sad!! I badly regret.

sam Friday, 29 May 2015 12:52 PM

Not by sri Lankan people.. who vote him out of the office?? alians??

Ramesh Friday, 29 May 2015 01:16 PM

Dear President good decision we are with you

garawi Friday, 29 May 2015 01:16 PM

If MR comes separately he will be so humiliated and lose heavily!Better for him to stay away from politics and retire.Let Sirisena clean the mess you created and punish the culprits who led you to this miserable situation.

nimal Friday, 29 May 2015 01:17 PM

I fully agree with Sewwandi.Thanks to you and congrats

Hiran Friday, 29 May 2015 01:19 PM

A good decision Mr. President! Perhaps the best decision you have made so far and you will ever make too. Keep the corrupt family out of politics, as they want to destroy SL. Just wonder how the SLFP and UPFA goons are going to accept this blow now…hahahaha

mithra Friday, 29 May 2015 01:32 PM

Mr.President, Sir do not stop at that. Take every possible step. This is the greatest favour you do to our motherland.

Zscore Friday, 29 May 2015 01:36 PM

Brave decision and one that would benefit the nation. The MR camp would beat the song saying that MS is scared to contest but such comments would need to be ignored as this would ensure that no thugs would return to power.

Mervyn Silva Friday, 29 May 2015 01:37 PM

Very good.Defeated people should allow the duly elected President to continue his good work without any hindrance.

jolly bird Friday, 29 May 2015 01:49 PM

WISE AND ICE PEOPLE FRIENDLY DECISION. via DM Android App

Moomin Friday, 29 May 2015 01:53 PM

The country cant afford another downfall With making MR as pm via DM Android App

jolly bird Friday, 29 May 2015 02:00 PM

HON. PRESIDENT WILL NEVER DANCE ACCORDING TO THE TUNE OF THE SLAVES WHOSE MAIN AIM IS TO RE ESTABLISH THE RUDE REGIME via DM Android App

Sri Wickrama Friday, 29 May 2015 01:54 PM

Sir, please expedite all inquiries against this family in order to let the people know what they have done to our mother country.

ShootingStar Friday, 29 May 2015 02:01 PM

Thank You Sir. You are a man who has gratitude and also ethics. It was the UNP that brought you to power and with this decision you make way for a UNP victory at the next general elections. I bow my head in great respect to you.

ShootingStar Friday, 29 May 2015 02:03 PM

What is the development you are talking of. Just building road to no where is not development. Not a single factory has been shut. Why, there are no factories to be shut. Please stop this talk of stalled development.

sumanadasa Friday, 29 May 2015 02:11 PM

I also voted and campaign for MR. But I am also disappointed to a certain extend due to lack of progress on dealing with corruption and indecisiveness on other areas. But, I do not want to see MR back under any circumstances. We deposed him because he was corrupt and led a bunch of corrupt thieves, indebted the country and spent burrowed money as of his own for personal gains and destroyed the rule of law and conspired and actively worked to keep power in his family. No. No regret at all for voting MS.

Srilankan Friday, 29 May 2015 02:28 PM

Maithri has to clean the country from corruption before developing the country

Gongo Friday, 29 May 2015 02:29 PM

We can proudly claim that we have right now a President in Sri Lanka!

kan Friday, 29 May 2015 03:14 PM

MS knows very well why MR wants to return. MS is very courageous and do not like boot-licking.

Redna Friday, 29 May 2015 03:45 PM

Kick Ali Baba and his thieves Out,

Loku tena Friday, 29 May 2015 03:49 PM

Any body who thinks there was no development in past years is a Blind Idiot.

Allegations Friday, 29 May 2015 03:51 PM

This was the decision from RW. Mr President is just informing the voters.

ANTON Friday, 29 May 2015 04:39 PM

YEAH .......... DEVELOPMENT OF CORRUPTION AND MALPRACTICE PREDOMINATE.

Rekha Friday, 29 May 2015 05:36 PM

The world knows it was MR who saved the country.

king Friday, 29 May 2015 06:15 PM

this is absolutely brave via DM Android App

Cliff Friday, 29 May 2015 06:23 PM

If MaRa is given premiership and UPFA wins, MY3 will be killed and Ma Ra will be president. "Pina shot"

naveen Friday, 29 May 2015 06:27 PM

demand from the people on Jan 8th sending mahinda home... mahinda and looters hungry for power waiting for the next election to vote against mahinda again...

riz Friday, 29 May 2015 06:51 PM

Best for MR backed thugs.

riz Friday, 29 May 2015 06:54 PM

Are mad? MR is already rejected by people and thrown into dustbin .

pras Friday, 29 May 2015 07:04 PM

aiyoo bayagulla via DM Android App

ram Friday, 29 May 2015 07:40 PM

Hats off to mr. President. Great.....

das Friday, 29 May 2015 08:19 PM

You sound like someone who believes MR will come back.

das Friday, 29 May 2015 08:21 PM

You never voted for MS.

chulan Friday, 29 May 2015 08:27 PM

We need new leaders , forget about parties . Some people think MR will live for ever.

Esala Friday, 29 May 2015 08:32 PM

If MR become PM Rail and M3 can stay in these posts few days only.

RW Friday, 29 May 2015 10:08 PM

First kick new Ali Baba RW.

For Shooting Star Friday, 29 May 2015 10:20 PM

Building roads is essential for economic development of the country. Also this government already started closing down institutes, first one is SaluSala. The economy already started moving downwards from 7.4 of gdp last year to 6.3 . Developments plans buckled and just hoodwinking people, with jilmarts, for example bringing down number of lanes of one of proposed highways to cut down cost, but still at the same rate. Finally, CB scandal, which was already proven that some malpractices happened. Please be up to date, with whats happening around you without believing whats others say.

Gamma Friday, 29 May 2015 11:10 PM

Well done Sir. Your decision is very correct. Only people who will go against your decision are the ones who robbed the people and those who cannot come to parliament with public vote like Vasu, Gammanpila, Wimal and the crowd. They will instigate Dinesh to come forward and agitate against this decision.

TONY Saturday, 30 May 2015 12:07 AM

MR IS VERY GREEDY. MAY I REQUEST THE PARLIAMENT FOR GODS SAKE FIX A RETIRING AGE FOR ALL POLITICIANS IN 20A. OTHERWISE THEY WILL START HAUNTING THE PARLIAMENT

Joseph Fernando Saturday, 30 May 2015 01:44 AM

Now President needs to block the 40 thieves (Horu hathaliya) since Ali Baba had been banned.

Malik Saturday, 30 May 2015 01:59 AM

Southern Expressway leads to Matara

Malik Saturday, 30 May 2015 02:01 AM

Kaum Kanna Modayas !!

Gunda Saturday, 30 May 2015 03:19 AM

MS saved the country from MR !!!

Rajendra Saturday, 30 May 2015 09:34 AM

MR is great Leader who ends the 30 Years of civil war.I feel that the decision taken by MS is an in-discrimination and biased.MS have no power at the present Government. Therefore MR should be given a change a nominate under UPFA/SLFP

fiyaza Ahmed Saturday, 30 May 2015 09:45 AM

Well done Mr. president.May you live upto all our expectations of an excellent president Sri Lanka could be proud of.

tissa Saturday, 30 May 2015 11:12 AM

Nandagupth. Rajapaksa family was the most corrupted family of our leaders family. via DM Android App

Sewwandi Saturday, 30 May 2015 01:59 PM

Judging by the approval/disapproval ratings for comments, what is in the offing for MARA and his family is very clear.

Cheers Saturday, 30 May 2015 02:40 PM

The biggest dictator is the president the one in power now

Nande Sunday, 31 May 2015 05:39 AM

Nandaguppatha, Nobody cares about HORA. See how nice YAHAPALANAYA. via DM Android App

nimal Sunday, 31 May 2015 06:49 AM

As per Buddhism BAD person has to suffer one day。

Lakshman De Silva Sunday, 31 May 2015 07:26 AM

Maitripla Sirisena as the Chairman cannot direct Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest or not. This is a democratic country. The decision depends n the Majority of party member vote on the subject. I am an older party member than Sirisena

Justin Keppetiyagama Sunday, 31 May 2015 11:33 AM

Will SLFP nomination board allow MS to help Ranil to be the next Prime Minister.MR is the only SLFPIer who can bring the SLFP to victory.

Mahi Sunday, 31 May 2015 12:23 PM

MR lost the elections and he does have right to coming thru back Door

Mgf Sunday, 31 May 2015 12:27 PM

Let MR contest under his own party then will decide to chase him out of politics with all his corrupt allies. He is not popular and his media companies are promoting him!

Nmr Sunday, 31 May 2015 12:29 PM

People of this country rejected MR and why all these jokers not understanding the fact?

R K Monday, 01 June 2015 10:50 PM

According to history, even 100% SLFP support is not going to make MR the prime minister, as there are more people against him than for him. Are you all blind ? He is gone, expired, thrown into the dust bin, and will never EVER come back. He cannot even hold a candle to Ranil, in terms of strength of leadership, international acceptance and integrity as a leader. Who the hell is MR compared to Ranil ?

John Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:03 PM

We need to give an opportunity to the new president to work out his national policies. We need new thinking and strategies for the country, now that war is over.

PissuLanthaya Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:43 PM

You mean copying the 2005 UNP election Manifesto and starting them with some extra corruption?

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