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BJP seeks unity among Sinhalese community

The Bodu Jana Peramuna (BJP) today sought unity among the Sinhalese community as it launched its election manifesto for the August 17 Parliament election. BJP General Secretary Dr. Nath Amarakoon said that the manifesto was launched after it was presented to the Kandy Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic) today. The BJP, which includes members of the Bodu Bala Sena, said that there is a clear threat to the Sinhalese community from some minority groups. Amarakoon said that the BJP will s

23 Jul, 2015

UNF promises to further develop the country

The United National Front (UNF) said that it will further develop?the country in the next five years and launch several projects if it wins the August parliamentary elections. Releasing its election manifesto at?a ceremony today, United National Party (UNP) leader, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the party will introduce a five fold action plan which will benefit the citizens of the country. The plan includes the development of the economy, eradication of corruption, restoring fr

23 Jul, 2015

Mahinda says even he will fight corruption

Former President Mahinda Rajapakse today said?that he?will ensure corruption is stopped and a transparent mechanism is introduced to ensure equal opportunity to all. Rajapaksa also said that the opposition United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) was not divided and that it would gain majority votes at the August 17 parliamentary elections in order to form a new government. In a question and answer session on social media today, Rajapakse said that the reason he had made a re-entry to politics

23 Jul, 2015