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@GotabayaR
To fail is human. To accept failure and learn from it is a sign of virtue.
To fail, and then deny it, and then to provide excuses for it, is a sign of weakness.
Failures are lessons waiting to be unlocked.
If you accept your failure and learn from it, failure transforms to
The presidential election is near.
What does
@RW_UNP
and
@kanchana_wij
do?
They reduce fuel costs, and this time significantly.
Good news for the people?
This is where rational thinking, and common sense needs to come into play.
For 76 long years, Sri Lankans have fallen
In the coming weeks, Sri Lanka will sign an agreement with the Official Creditors Committee (OCC).
This will mean, technically speaking Sri Lanka can declare that it has recovered from bankruptcy.
Plans are underway by those that want an
@RW_UNP
presidential candidacy to use
@RW_UNP
We have a small story to share with every one.
The date was 23rd March 2022, ex president Gotabaya Rajapaksa had called for an all party conference.
Not many attended, and yes, SP the leader of the SJB also did not attend.
@RW_UNP
, a single MP from the UNP attended.
RW was
@AzzamAmeen
To fail is human, to accept failure and learn from it, is a sign of virtue.
To fail, and then deny it, and then to provide excuses for it, is a sign of weakness.
Failures are lessons waiting to be unlocked.
If you accept your failure, and learn from it, failure transforms
@NewsWireLK
To fail is human. To accept failure and learn from it is a sign of virtue.
To fail, and then deny it, and then to provide excuses for it, is a sign of weakness.
Failures are lessons waiting to be unlocked.
If you accept your failure and learn from it, failure transforms to
@NewsWireLK
Sadly the likes of
@kanchana_wij
are in the back, and not in the front. This is a perfect reflection of why the bud has crashed.
No place for the able and capable.
KW is a shining light, a powerhouse minister, who took over the Ministry or Power and Energy when there was no
@RW_UNP
Thank you, Mr. President
@RW_UNP
for your phenomenal leadership that has brought Sri Lanka out from troubled waters to stability and now to global emergence.
We salute you. 🫡
@Jamz5251
We learn that RW Comms teams are going to portray this as a positive, that RW now is clean and free from the Rajapaksas.
This concept will not be bought by the people of Sri Lanka.
@sjbsrilanka
MPs will have to be smart and not fall for bait, if not the same fate that has
Sri Lankan Presidential Election is won at the ground level, not in cocktail circuits.
The grassroot level voter which contributes to nearly 86% of Sri Lanka's vote base is struggling to make ends meet.
Sadly this is why
@RW_UNP
will not be able to win the 2024 Presidential
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe did an extraordinary job to bring Sri Lanka out of the economic crisis.
Speaking at an event in Colombo, Morrison said that the President was able to bring stability to Sri Lanka after just
@kanchana_wij
Trincomalee is the magic word
@kanchana_wij
. A refinery in Trinco would unlock Sri Lanka's energy potential.
We can truly be a regional powerhouse for energy and supplies.
Hope this direction gains traction and it manifests into reality.
Always remember Kanchana, the future
Special Note to all
@sjbsrilanka
MPs.
An incoming misinformation campaign will be disseminated in the coming days.
The narrative would be crafted in a way that it triggers SJB MPs to crossover.
Do not fall prey to this because the only way for all SJB MPs to come back into
@RW_UNP
This is sad to note, where is the main opposition? The main opposition party needs a new leader. We're hearing that a "New Alliance" is being formed headed by SF. This is a timely development.
Sir
@RW_UNP
, you have done a great service to this country as a successor president,
@NewsWireLK
To fail is human, to accept failure and learn from it, is a sign of virtue.
To fail, and then deny it, and then to provide excuses for it, is a sign of weakness.
Failures are lessons waiting to be unlocked.
If you accept your failure, and learn from it, failure transforms
Who will walk the talk? An intense discussion on rule of law, bond scam & good governance with two lawyers who shared opposing ideas!
Farman Cassim (Legal Secretary SJB) and Harshana Nanayakkara (member of the excutive council, NPP)
Link:
@EranWick
First of all
@EranWick
, nice to see you active on X.
This is quite literally the platform for 'Deep communications"
Those that matter, pay close attention to this Platform.
Your decision created many more decisions.
You made the first move, and we recognise that.
By May,
Sri Lanka will have one more Executive President, the 10th Executive President. The term will be for just less than a year, and the balance period will be served as Non- Executive President.
@RW_UNP
will correct the wrong decision of JR.
Sri Lanka will prosper.
RW will leave
@IamIshanAbey
Politics is only one aspect of life. Friendships are personal relationships and should be separate from politics.
Wonderful to see
@HarshadeSilvaMP
having a good time.
He needs a leader who will empower him not sideline him.a leader who isn't insecure, but can provide the
. . . . . and just like that RW becomes the new leader of the
@PodujanaParty
with 92 MPs of SLPP joining.
This is SLPP wrapped up with plain wrapping paper with no logo.
We said, expect the unexpected.
It's happening 🚀
@kulanthisilva
@RW_UNP
Credit needs to be given where credit is due.
@RW_UNP
has single handedly taken Sri Lanka forward.
The strengthening of the LKR is just one KPI.
He has done so much to rebuild Sri Lanka, and he has done so with so much of challenges.
What truly matters is that he has
Nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain.
@PodujanaParty
split from
@RW_UNP
is now almost a certainty.
This was always on the cards and is the best for both.
RW is a capitalist whilst SLPP are a progressive left political movement.
The marriage of convenience has
@NewsWireLK
The presidential election is near.
What does
@RW_UNP
and
@kanchana_wij
do?
They reduce fuel costs, and this time significantly.
Good news for the people?
This is where rational thinking, and common sense needs to come into play.
For 76 long years, Sri Lankans have fallen
This write up by
@kulanthisilva
about
@RW_UNP
is so beautifully written. It embodies what RW truly is and what he isn't.
Kulanthi is one of the most influential handles on X.
Kulanthi, keep doing the wonderful work you're doing and keep fighting the good fight.
The brethren
Ranil Wickremesinghe isn’t the kind of president who’ll drive a bus, play cricket with you, or deliver a speech in the rain. He won’t accept your donations or free press in exchange for promises of becoming your puppet. Instead, he will impose taxes and make tax evasion
There is no real reason for the 22nd amendment to be made now.
The SC rulings have been clear that the term of the executive is five years.
The whole idea of bringing this amendment is to create the need for a referendum and thereby delay the presidential elections.
In
#BREAKING
SLPP MP Gamini Waleboda claims in a presser that there is an attempt to dissolve parliament if the MPs don't agree to vote for the 22A.
If the parliament is dissolved, most SLPP MPs will lose their pensions.
#ඊයාරනිල්
#AiyoRanil
#LetMeVote
#VotingIsARight
@RW_UNP
Great job Sir. Always in awe of your abilities. If there is one leader in Sri Lanka who could genuinely claim for a spot at a leading global body, it is you, our great Sir.
The world would do well to use your experience, insight, and invaluable wisdom to help other under
@rangaba
@GotabayaR
To fail is human. To accept failure and learn from it is a sign of virtue.
To fail, and then deny it, and then to provide excuses for it, is a sign of weakness.
Failures are lessons waiting to be unlocked.
If you accept your failure and learn from it, failure transforms to
@ananthwallace1
@RW_UNP
@SF2024_SL
will be the president supported by
@RW_UNP
He is the only one who the people will believe to stick to his promise as he lived up to his previous promise of not allowing the war to be inherited by another army commander.
Once SF wins. RW will enter parliament on
Sadly it's not.
@sajithpremadasa
will never support an
@RW_UNP
presidential candidacy.
SJB MPs won't crossover except maybe RS.
LF has done his duty to perfection.
Starting from 18.00 hours today, the propaganda initiative that
@sjbsrilanka
MPs joining
@RW_UNP
will intensify.
@sajithpremadasa
must inform all MPs that this is just one of the final moves. All SJB MPs must note by leaving SJB they lose the guarantee of a parliament seat.
If
Special Note to all
@sjbsrilanka
MPs.
An incoming misinformation campaign will be disseminated in the coming days.
The narrative would be crafted in a way that it triggers SJB MPs to crossover.
Do not fall prey to this because the only way for all SJB MPs to come back into
@SriLankaTweet
Former SLPP Chairman GL.
Former Viyathmaga Founder NG.
Wonderful.
Sri Lankans know very well that the SLPP and Viyathmaga destroyed Sri Lanka.
By SJB adding them to the party.
The party's chances of electoral success are almost non-existent.
Cc
@HarshadeSilvaMP
If by chance the SC rules that the term is 6, then RW will say "I thought it was 5, but SC says 6, I respect the SC's decision and I will have to stay on."
Politics is not for everyone, this does seem like a stroke of a lifetime by
@RW_UNP
However this time though, the puzzles
It has come to my attention that Chamindra Dayan Lenawa has filed an application in the Supreme Court, arguing that Article 30(2) should not be considered amended by Section 3 of the 19th Amendment. He requests the Court to declare that the President’s term is six years and to
@Jamz5251
This isn't like 20 July 2022. This is a vote of the people.
MPs have no bite as they did pre Aragalaya.
@RajapaksaNamal
is focussing on rebuilding the SLPP, RW is getting MPs that have been part of this corrupt political system.
This will have no effect on the presidential
This is the question we've been asking.
There is no doubt that
@RW_UNP
is the person who needs to rule.
The brethren have stated this countless times.
However the sad reality is over 86% of Sri Lanka's population don't have the mental aptitude to understand this reality.
@rowmewan1
The truth is that debt restructuring is a complex and arduous exercise.
However, a certain segment has devised a unique mechanism to debt restructuring, it's called
The OMDR method.
#OMDR
- Okay Machan Debt Restructuring
What a gift to the wolrd.
This narrative will never become a reality.
@dbsjeyaraj
@sajithpremadasa
will never ever join hands with
@RW_UNP
He knows that if he does, it will also end his political career.
By associating with the Rajapaksas, RW has sealed his fate in Sri Lankan politics.
Sri Lankans
The SJB&UNP should join ranks&field a unified candidate.That ideally should be Ranil Wickremesinghe, given his proven track record during the last two years. That might even make Sajith Premadasa the prime minister of the next govt.
By
Ranga Jayasuriya
@SriLankaTweet
@Slpp
@PresRajapaksa
The NPP's May Day Rally was quite easily the biggest. SJB comes in second, whilst SLPP did manage to somehow bring in a decent crowd, they're third.
Numbers at rallies are normally not a good indication of actual electoral performance. Large crowds don't mean high votes.
This
RW will not contest.
As for SP he will not win.
As it stands now AKD win is a fact.
.....but the last 🧩 of the puzzle hasn't been taken out of the box yet.
July 27th 2024. Things change.
The Brethren.
Bonnie. D
RW has two more weeks to enjoy executive powers. After declaring the election his power will wane. He will be defeated and Sri Lanka will have a president with a mandate. Most probably, it will be
@sajithpremadasa
#PresidentialElectionSL2024
No matter what, not a single MP from
@sajithpremadasa
led
@sjbsrilanka
will leave the SJB to join
@RW_UNP
The reason is that: a) RW candidacy is most unlikely, b) even if RW contests he will lose.
So by MPs crossing over to support RW, how can they get back to parliament?
The
Looks like most of the
@PodujanaParty
discards are joining
@sjbsrilanka
&
@sajithpremadasa
.
#SLPP
has taken control of other parties.Both UNP/SJB taken over. Nidahasa Janatha Sabhawa led by MP Dullas Alahapperuma to form an alliance with
@sjbsrilanka
- MP Prof. Charitha Herath.
@KusumW
This is the biggest mistake
@KusumW
SP got 5.5 Million in 2019 when he contested as the presidential candidate for the United National Front with the backing of
@officialunp
and
@RW_UNP
In 2020 when SP contested the general elections, he contested without RW and the UNP but
With a clear vision and unwavering determination to elevate our nation on the global stage and transform it into a prosperous and thriving country, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. In a time when our nation was in chaos and on the brink
An attempt is made to delay the presidential election.
Previous SC has ruled on the term of president being 5 years when Maithripala requested clarification.
That ruling will serve as legal precedent.
@farman_cassim
Thoughts?
Whilst fully respecting the findings stated in
@MawrataNewslk
We wish to state that as per collated report analysis from both local and international agencies, NPP is leading with 27%
SJB is far behind with 17%
The coming 10 weeks will drastically change the present status
According to
@MawrataNewslk
,
@sajithpremadasa
’s popularity rose to 42%, while JVP declined to 15% in the latest opinion poll. Previously, I also predicted JVP would end up with 15% to 20%.
@RW_UNP
@UNEP
@Ruwan_official
@Anil_Jasinghe
Well done, Mr. President
@RW_UNP
, your leadership has taken Sri Lanka from chaos to stability. These climate action initiatives are much needed for clean progress for the planet. The time has come for you to impart your knowledge & wisdom to a wider global audience in a new role
When one weighs the pros and cons of Pohottuwa's support to President
@RW_UNP
it becomes clearly evident that the cons outweigh the pros.
RW has steered Sri Lanka from a very difficult situation to a better situation. His leadership as the head of government is absolutely
Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa hints Pohottuwa's support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential election !?
#LKA
#SriLanka
#PresPollSL
@NewsWireLK
Former SLPP Chairman GL.
Former Viyathmaga Founder NG.
Wonderful.
Sri Lankans know very well that the SLPP and Viyathmaga destroyed Sri Lanka.
By SJB adding them to the party.
The party's chances of electoral success are almost non-existent.
Cc
@HarshadeSilvaMP
@Dailymirror_SL
This is bad imagery for both
@RW_UNP
and the
@PodujanaParty
Eroding each of their respective votes.
RW and SLPP (MR) are separate on political ideology and thus their voters are different.
Uniting two opposing ideologies will result in net loss.
@SagalaRatnayaka
meeting
SLPP
@PodujanaParty
has two candidates so far for the presidential election. One is
@RW_UNP
with over 105 SLPP MPs supporting him, the second is
@sajithpremadasa
with former SLPP Chairman GL and Viyathmaga founder Nalaka G supporting him.
They will field a third candidate as
We've noticed a very worrying trend here on X.
Supporters of various political parties attacking each other and spending a lot of time on doing this.
We have a few thoughts to share on this, and we honestly hope that it will be received well.
Whilst we appreciate that each
Even if he dissolves parliament, it's impractical to hold General Elections before the presidential elections.
The presidential election will be held on 28 September or 5th October 2024.
Even if the parliament is dissolved by the coming week, it will take at least 60 days to
Skilful politics?
Experts have been warning that this clause require a referendum if passed by 2/3 in the Parliament thus it will be inflammatory to a presidential election process. RW do not have 2/3 so only option is dissolve the Parliament and bring everyone down with him😅
@PasinduSenanay7
@kulanthisilva
@SPriyawickrama
Listen, young man, there is nothing funny about this. Everyone faces different awkward situations in life. This is a very insignificant matter.
Are you and the alliance you back that bankrupt to bring up such trivial matters.
You have a long way to go
@PasinduSenanay7
, be
@RehanJayawick
@PodujanaParty
DP is on the list. Once he realises that he doesn't stand a chance with a clearly fragmented SLPP, he will back off. He is a smart businessman. He knows that if not this time, there is always next. He is in this for the long haul.
@PodujanaParty
has some big decisions to make.
@kulanthisilva
@RW_UNP
To all those attacking
@kulanthisilva
here on a personal level, please understand that she is a well respected individual on X and has accomplished many goals in her professional life.
To those "Hired to type" individuals who work for people just during election time for a pay
To all
@sjbsrilanka
MPs. Do not crossover to any other party or person.
The SJB has a vote base of maximum 2.6 million.
Staying in the SJB will guarantee you a parliamentary seat.
Leaving SJB to support a candidate that can't win is a political risk that's uncalculated.
@ChandaniKirinde
Although there is some merit to this
@ChandaniKirinde
it will not happen.
@Dilith_J
has different intentions for the presidential elections.
He knows he does not stand a chance to win.
His plan is to run for president, promote his name island wide and make a vote base.
He
@kushanf21
@RW_UNP
As much as we would want
@RW_UNP
to run. He will not.
Simply because at the grassroot level, he doesn't have a vote base. He will never risk the legacy he has carved for himself.
The legacy where he took over the country when no one else did and turned it around.
Contesting
We have a few points to mention.
@fernandoharin
and
@nanayakkara77
crossed over to join
@GotabayaR
When he resigned, they remained in the Government and extended support to
@RW_UNP
They did not join RW, they joined the government under GR and stayed in government when RW
@jinath
7th person to jump ship to President Ranil's side from the SJB confirmed!
1. Harin
2. Manusha
3. Patali
4. SF
5. Welgama
6. Rajitha
7. Kavinda
Many more to come!!!
@jinath
Dear brother
@jinath
Who ever that is doing these analysis is either uninformed or purposely misguiding the
@sjbsrilanka
The above is grossly wrong and don't be led by false advice.
@Madhawasuwa
@NewsWireLK
@RW_UNP
@PMDNewsGov
The SLPP is in a serious conundrum. They'll have to have a candidate under their symbol at the presidential elections. If not, as per reports, the SLPP will dissolve into a non-existent entity.
As we are reliably informed,
@RajapaksaNamal
will contest the presidency, this is to
It is clear
@sajithpremadasa
will not join
@RW_UNP
No
@sjbsrilanka
MP will join RW except for maybe one.
RS.
The reason is, all agencies both local and international have revealed that RW can't win.
Bonne. D
There are still few people out there saying
@sajithpremadasa
should join with Ranil and should learn from him. But I respect his decision not to join with RW
@NewsWireLK
As much as we understand that PR is making such statements with the best interests of President
@RW_UNP
at heart, in reality, it is causing so much damage to RW.
The SLPP has been clearly rejected by the people.
Every effort has to be made to completely distance from the
@RehanJayawick
@Chathurangaab
First of all, we'd like to thank you
@Chathurangaab
for replying, even though it took some time, as the saying goes "better late than never".
Look,
@RehanJayawick
has proposed a very mature dialogue conducted on X Space.
The people of Sri Lanka are looking forward to a new era
Well the below is the result of when you're led by an inept leader.
One has to stand up for that incapable leader and that results in sounding like this.
The likes of
@rowmewan1
and
@kulanthisilva
can shed some thoughts on this.
A positive is a positive, don't play politics
A sovereign’s ability to repay its (external) debt is regularly announced to the world by independent credit rating agencies
@SPGlobalRatings
@FitchRatings
@moodysratings
and not by any politician.
#SriLanka
will get out of default rating after the ISB exchange is completed.
@jinath
We respect the effort made to gauge public sentiment, and whilst appreciating the same, we would like to state a few points;
A) The list contains two names that will actually not contest: Sajith & Ranil.
B) The final list will be:
@anuradisanayake
@SF2024_SL
@pcranawaka
@kulanthisilva
Human Sentiment Analysis is a science. It is a deep understanding of the human psyche. Based on the above, we can declare that by attacking NPP and AKD, the only outcome that will result from that is for more people to rally around them.
Why?
Because by nature, people are
@fernandoharin
@sajithpremadasa
Sri Lanka is recovering. Great strides are being made.
Certain elements can't seem to come to terms with this
@fernandoharin
This is because their politics is based on petty principles that don't care about the country's future.
You're a very bright politician, a bold man.
As we have predicted in the past.
@sjbsrilanka
MPs will not crossover to support
@RW_UNP
presidential candidacy.
@HarshadeSilvaMP
tweet clearly indicates this.
@PodujanaParty
have also begun distancing themselves from RW.
It is certain they will run a candidate at the
Pres
@RW_UNP
tried to obfuscate reason why
@ParliamentLK
debate and vote on
#SriLanka
bilateral debt deal was suddenly called off. But it was clear to the attentive listener the below fact. Among many Qs why was
@IMFNews
proposed 2033 amortization restart brought fwd to 2028?
As we have predicted many times before.
@SF2024_SL
will contest Sri Lanka's 2024 presidential elections.
It will be a three-way race.
The winner declared after the count of the second round.
@RW_UNP
will not contest the presidential elections.
Few are in the know.
We have detected a 'mass report' campaign that has been carried against this handle.
When facts are spoken, those that lie do not like it.
We are closely monitoring the situation, and our teams are verifying and identifying the culprits.
Truth will always win.
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka launched his book "The Army Commander's Promise to the Nation - I will not leave this war to the next Army Commander" 📚🇱🇰.
#LKA
#SriLanka
President Ranil Wickremesinghe praised Fonseka's leadership in ending the 30-year war
As we declared many months ago.
The presidential election will be held first. The general election after.
Presidential Candidates:
@anuradisanayake
@SF2024_SL
@RajapaksaNamal
The possibility of
@pcranawaka
contesting the presidential election is also there.
The Presidential Election Will be held in Oct. first week. The three main candidates are
RW (48% votes in 2005 pres election)
SP (41% in 2019 pres election)
AKD (3% in 2019 pres election)
No candidate holds a 50% support as of today as large % of voters still undecided
What a truly amazing leader
@RW_UNP
has been.
Just one seat in parliament and when everyone ran away, RW took over.
Today Sri Lanka is on the path of recovery.
How can we ensure That RW heads government again.
His chances at winning the presidential election is very slim.
1. RW won't win.
2. SF as PM will not work as he has no ability to govern and manage the economy and matters related to governance.
3. He is Ideally suited for the Head of State where he looks after:
A) National Security
B) Implementation of the Rule of Law
4. The combination
@dinidu
Do you actually think the PR Agency that manages
@SF2024_SL
handle, manages the other handles you've mentioned
@dinidu
For your information SF's handle was even quote tweeted by PM Modi.
That's the sheer professionalism of the PR Agency that handles the official handle of SF.
@HarshadeSilvaMP
You'll make an excellent Finance Minister, your time is coming very soon, however we can tell you with responsibility, that you have no future in a SJB led by SP.
NG, GL, DR, etc, have virtually brought the SJB to a grinding halt.
@HarshadeSilvaMP
very soon, you'll have to make
@rowmewan1
@EvilSavior7
RW is the man.
He saved Sri Lanka from total chaos.
Soon we will be declared as not a bankrupt country by RW
RW will then try to leverage on that for candidacy for the presidential elections.
Great stuff.
@rowmewan1
President Wickremesinghe didn't have a choice in 2022 but to work with the parliament in situ. This is an acceptable excuse.
But if he chooses now to align himself to contest polls with the architects and executors of the economic crisis, he must be defeated along with them.