President, only leader to prepare a national policy – Minister Dr. Bandula

Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr.Bandula Gunawardhana said President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the only leader who prepared a national policy and will contest for the President election after making it a country’s law. It is on the basis of the agreement of the International Monetary Fund, the country has risen economically. At a time when the economic level of Sri Lanka was not recognised by the international community, due to the work carried out by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to uplift the economy, Sri Lanka has been evaluated internationally today.

The President also worked to provide relief to people, providing deeds to owners of lands, and providing rice subsidies. Now money is not being printed and debt management has already been done. The Economic Transformation Bill has been brought to Parliament. All these things were done for the sake of the people. Therefore, all of you should commit to be a part of the victory of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

He mentioned this while joining the “Puluwan Sri Lanka” victory rally held yesterday to ensure the victory of President Ranil Wickeremasinghe at the upcoming Presidential election at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theater in Nugegoda.

Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said he remembered that members of Parliament were afraid to go near a gas shop or a petrol station two and a half years ago. The Cabinet met in the auditorium of SLIDA Institute those days. Due to the decisions taken at those meetings, the country has come forward economically today. All the people who were in different parties in the past years have come to this camp today. All these people have come to the same platform to recover the economy, regardless of colour and party.

Last May, the President appointed a committee to remove the disparities of the salaries of the public sector employees. According to the committee’s report, the minimum salary of the public servant will be increased upto Rs. 55,000. Salary will be increased by 35 percent for government employees. All these things were done while recovering the country from a collapsed economy. He discussed with the Treasury, Central Bank of Sri Lanka and took every decision about the economy. President Ranil Wickremsinghe worked to make the right decisions even though they are not popular.

MP Premanath C. Dolawatta: After enduring two years of hardship, the economy has finally started to recover. The crucial decision of whether we will return to a crisis or continue on the path of recovery will be made on September 21. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya, which claims to have economic expertise, failed to step up during the crisis to help save the country.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has never made unrealistic promises. He has avoided making empty promises and focused on tangible results. Thanks to the economic progress achieved, a committee has recommended increasing public employees’ salaries by Rs.25,000 by 2025. President Wickremesinghe has challenged Sajith Premadasa and Anura Dissanayake regarding the IMF agreement. Sajith Premadasa has publicly stated his inability to participate alone, and Anura Dissanayake has not provided any written statements.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the only national leader in Sri Lanka who can Independently represent the country on the international stage. Therefore, let us support President Wickremesinghe as the leader who can steadfastly serve the people and ensure stability.

MP Major Pradeep Undugoda; I came from the leftist political camp to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe, recognizing that it was President Wickremesinghe who stepped up to take control of the country when the economy was collapsing, and people were suffering. President Wickremesinghe also worked to safeguard democracy at a time when it was under threat. Had democracy not been preserved, the country could have faced a fate similar to Bangladesh’s turmoil. We are committed to re-electing President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the leader who protected our nation, as President again.

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake; September 21st is the day when the people will decide whether President Ranil Wickremesinghe will continue rebuilding the economy. When faced with an economic crisis a year or two ago, many shied away from taking responsibility. True leaders, however, emerge in times of challenge, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe proved himself as a national leader during that critical period. Can leaders who are unable to face the International Monetary Fund (IMF) alone to discuss the economy truly build this country?

It’s easy to make promises when in opposition, but governing requires the courage to tackle challenges head-on. The public should carefully consider whether the opposition can deliver on their promises. If the decision on the 21st is misguided, the country may not recover. Therefore, it’s crucial to make the right choice.

Former Minister Faizar Mustapha; This year marks the first election in Sri Lanka where religion and casteism are not central issues. Previous elections have often cantered around racial or religious divisions, but in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s political history, he has never engaged in such divisive politics.

If Sajith Premadasa or Anura Dissanayake were to come to power in the upcoming presidential election, the country could face a return to gas and fuel shortages within six months. Therefore, it is crucial to re-elect President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the only leader who has successfully rebuilt the economy and has the capability to keep it moving forward.

Leader of the Nava Janatha Party Sugeeshwara Bandara; President Ranil Wickremesinghe has brought Sri Lanka back from the brink, a situation that could have turned the country into another Bangladesh through the actions of figures like Sunil Handunnetti and Lalkantha. Those making promises from platform to platform today should be asked where they were when the economic crisis hit the nation. On July 10, 2022, until 6:32 pm, Sajith Premadasa stated that “Kabeer, Eran, and Harsha are not willing to take over the Premiership.

Nalaka Godahewa conveyed messages to Sajith Premadasa from the Presidential Secretariat that day, but it was President Ranil Wickremesinghe who stepped in, discussed the situation for 17 minutes, and took on the role of Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa tried to reach Anura Dissanayake multiple times, but he did not respond. Now, these same leaders are loudly campaigning for the presidency, claiming to represent the people. However, I trust that responsible citizens who understand the gravity of leadership will express their gratitude by ensuring President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s victory in the upcoming presidential election.

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