By Asoka S. Seneviratne –
Prof. Asoka.S. Seneviratne
“Energy in the executive is the leading character in the definition of good government” ~ Alexander Hamilton
Along with the political tsunami the opposition faced over the last two elections, it highlights the AKD/NPP Government’s total failure by pointing out that it has not fulfilled its election promises. The opposition seeks to make the AKD/NPP government unpopular among the people and the country by emphasizing the government’s neglect of the people’s trust and expectations. This is a painful cry to achieve at least a small victory in the Local Elections. However, it does not clarify or indicate what the AKD/NPP government has accomplished over the last six months. This article suggests how the people and the nation have benefited from the measures implemented by the government in the previous six months.
Background of the AKD/NPP Government forced to work.
In my previous articles for the Colombo Telegraph (CT), namely “The Change Started, But it will not be Ending,” “AKD/NPP Government is Batting Well,” “AKD: A Renaissance President,” and “The Popularity Test: AKD/NPP Government & Local Elections,” I indicated and explained the environment in which the government was to perform its duties. In short, it was not comfortable at all. Given the many issues and concerns, and based on the election promises, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) started with a small, affordable cabinet compared to the previous regime, which had a large cabinet. The IMF bailout program was the foundation for all to go ahead. The program parameters restricted the AKD/NPP government’s thinking to new ideas, which meant that fulfilling the election promises fell within the framework of the IMF bailout. Loan repayment, both local and foreign, amounted to about US$106 billion. There was an agreed-upon timeframe for foreign debt repayment. There were no viable ways for debt repayment aside from government revenue. At the same time, the government was committed to advancing with the massive recurrent budget without compromising capital expenditure. However, government revenue imposed limitations on both recurrent and capital expenditure. Increasing revenue was essential, but the government committed to proceeding without imposing any additional tax burden on ordinary people, who faced the challenge of having at least one good meal per day due to the crisis created by the previous governments.
The AKD government reduced/slashed unnecessary expenses for MPs, Ministers, the Office of the President, and the Parliamentary canteen to save money. As a result, the privileged groups from previous regimes became ordinary citizens. Additionally, expenses related to former presidents were cut, providing only the minimum required. The above was also among the election promises.
While pursuing its objective of caring for the people and the country, the government is committed to combating corruption, bribery, fraud, and mismanagement as a top priority. The introduction of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POKA) and the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) serves this purpose. Achieving the above objectives will take time, as the government is dedicated to adhering to all laws and regulations in the country. Many expected the government would emulate Mahindra Rajapaksa’s actions towards Shirani Bandaranayake, referring to Deshabandu Thennekoon; however, that did not happen. Currently, Deshabandu Thennekoon is under scrutiny by the country’s legal system. There is transparency and accountability for the resulting actions. In short, all complaints regarding corruption, bribery, fraud, and mismanagement will be investigated, and legal actions will be taken accordingly in due course. The AKD/NPP government has guaranteed the country on these matters.
Some Achievements of the AKD/NPP Government
In the aforementioned articles on CT, I provided information on how the AKD/NPP government has assisted the people and the country. In summary, I have observed that the government has aided the population and the nation by implementing over 50 notable and effective measures in the last six months. I intend to present these under eight categories as follows:
Economic and Social Security/Welfare
* Increased the minimum public sector salary by Rs. 15,750.
* Raised the minimum wage in the private sector from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000.
* Boosted daily wages of estate workers to Rs. 1,700.
* Increased pensions and allowances for the elderly and disabled.
* Raised the Mahapola scholarship from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,500.
* Provided an allowance of Rs. 6,000 to students in under-resourced schools for supplies.
* Allowance to elderly people increased from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000
* Raised the disability and kidney-patient allowance up to Rs. 19,000
* Raised death-benefit payout for disaster victims from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 1 million.
* The coverage of the ASWASUMA Recipients increased by 400,000 (I.e., people who had been dropped). The Welfare Benefits Board announced that Rs. 12.63 billion was credited on April 11, 2025, to the bank accounts of 1,737,141 eligible families under the ASWASUMA welfare program. In addition, Rs. 2.9 billion will be distributed to 580,944 adults over 70 within eligible Aswesuma beneficiary families. It should be noted that streamlined delivery of all welfare payments directly into the beneficiary’s accounts.
There is convincing evidence that the AKD/NPP government has supported people by managing limited revenue, in line with its election promise to enhance citizens’ welfare. The government is committed to providing more than just this and will undoubtedly achieve this alongside ongoing economic growth, contributing to a stable and thriving economy. The government cannot accomplish much within six months due to its inherited collapsed economy.
Some Cost of Living Relief/Measures
* Reduced electricity bills by 20% for households and 30% for businesses & industries.
* Reduction of service-export taxes from 30 to 15%
* The petrol price was reduced from Rs. 332 to Rs. 299, and the diesel price was reduced from Rs. 321 to Rs. 286 per liter.
* Reduced prices of Milco brand dairy products (i.e, Rs. 10 for Highland yogurt, Rs, 25 for 450 ml UHT milk, Rs . 30 for 450 ml fresh milk, & Rs. 60 for 900 ml UHT milk)
* It should be noted that tuning the previously loss-making entity of Milco into a profit-generating entity.
* Raised the PAYEE tax exception threshold from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 150,000.
* Adjusted Pay-As-You-Earn brackets to lighten the tax
One of the major election promises of the AKD/NPP government was to reduce the cost of living. However, this was forced to be done along with the IMF program. VAT was the primary concern of the people and the country. On the other hand, VAT is one of the primary sources of revenue that the government was forced to take extra care of for many reasons. Electricity and fuel prices affect everybody, directly and indirectly, in different ways. Food, electricity, and fuel prices play a significant role in the cost of living. Given the above, reducing electricity and fuel prices is a substantial benefit or relief to the people, including the opposition. Also, a 30% reduction in electricity tariffs for manufacturing or business will come to the people as a price reduction of items they purchase , along with a reduced cost of production. This was seen as a price reduction of many food items, including bread. Significantly, the government reduced VAT on local fresh milk and yogurt, and the benefit reached the people immediately. Generally, the cost of reduction measures substantially benefits the household budget through reduced prices. It appears as household savings that have alternative uses for households. Furthermore, viewing and assessing the above based on the Economic and Social Security measures indicated above is essential. Economic and Social Security measures and Cost of Living Relief provide extra cash income to households. Without VAT reduction, extra cash income for many families will compensate for the impact of VAT to some noticeable extent.
Agriculture / Farming & Fisheries Sector
* The Paddy Marketing Board, established to regulate and support the paddy and rice industry, was neglected when the AKD/NPP government emerged. It has been reactivated/reorganized. All storage facilities (i.e., nearly abandoned) have been renovated and upgraded quickly)
* Increased the fertilizer subsidy for paddy to over Rs. 25,000.
* Provided Rs. 50 million in subsidized loans through the state banks to small rice mill owners
* Increased the fishermen’s fuel subsidy to Rs. 25 per liter
* Granted, small-boat owners a monthly allowance of Rs. 9,375
In my article to CT, “With the AKD/NPP government, No rice crisis will occur in the future,” I explained some pathetic aspects that the paddy sector faced. Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and its functions had been confined to the signboard. The AKD government dedicated massive time and funds to reactivate the PMB as a functional and viable entity. This means that the government ensured that the PMB is with the farmers/people. The government’s fertilizer subsidy program, often called the “Fertilizer Cash Grant (FCG) Program”, provides financial assistance to small-scale paddy farmers. This program aims to support paddy cultivation and ensure food security by making fertilizers more affordable. The subsidy is typically a cash grant, directly credited to farmers’ accounts. The point is that the government is committed to providing fertilizer subsidies as its priority, with renewed interest because of the significant impact of the paddy sector on the economy. From the 2025 budget, the government allocated Rs.11 billion to provide financial subsidies to 550,000 farmers who cultivate paddy in the Yala Season to buy fertilizer. The government budget 2025 allocated Rs. 11.4 billion to the fisheries sector, a 62.85% increase from the 2024 allocation. This includes a Rs. 3 billion fuel subsidy for fishing vessels, which supports fishermen’s livelihoods. The fuel subsidy provides Rs. 25 per liter, with a monthly cap of Rs. 300,000. As indicated above, even with mounting financial constraints, the government has done what is needed for the paddy and fisheries sectors. Unfortunately, the opposition has turned a blind eye to the above while they have also been benefited.
How Health and Education Sectors have been booted
In the 2025 budget, Rs. 619 billion was allocated to the education sector, including Rs. 21 billion specifically for capital expenditure. This marks the highest amount allocated for educational infrastructure in recent history.
The budget also allocated Rs. 479 billion to the health sector, reflecting an increase of Rs. 43 billion compared to the revised 2024 estimates. It should be noted that Rs. 185 billion has been allocated from the 2025 budget to ensure the supply of medicines. Accordingly, Rs. 7.5 billion will be allocated to provide nutrition packs for pregnant mothers, and Rs. 5 billion will go towards the ‘Thriposha’ programme. Furthermore, the government
The government is committed to digitalizing the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) to enhance efficiency in procurement, reduce prices, and deal with MAFIA in the health sector. Also, it should be noted that the allocation of Rs. 1,000 million (1 billion) in the 2025 budget to increase the per-meal allowance for the pre-school morning meal program from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100. This initiative aims to enhance the nutritional intake of preschool children. Additionally, Rs. 100 million is allocated to increase preschool teachers’ monthly allowances by Rs. 1,000.
Foreign Relations and Economic Stability
* Stabilized the economy with IMF assistance/advice
* Managed to restructure foreign debt successfully
* Secured grants and investments (not just loans) from countries like India and China.
* WB & ADB are committed to continuously supporting the country’s development efforts.
* WB: The World Bank supports Sri Lanka through various initiatives, including financial assistance and policy advice, primarily focused on economic recovery and stability. Specifically, they have provided a $200 million Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO), the second in a two-part series, to support ongoing reforms. The World Bank has also supported the health sector by providing $21.6 million in essential medicines and medical supplies. ADB:The ADB has provided significant financial and technical support to Sri Lanka to help stabilize the economy, address the economic crisis, and promote sustainable development. This includes providing loans, repurposing existing loans, supporting essential imports, and providing cash transfers to vulnerable populations.
* Boosted the tourism industry (i.e., in December 2024, Sri Lanka saw 248,592 tourist arrivals, marking a 35% increase compared to November and an 18.18% boost from December 2023. This brings the total tourist arrivals for the year to 2,053,465, indicating a steady recovery for the tourism industry.
* Established a strong relationship with India and China.
* The government’s establishment of a US$3.9 billion oil refinery by China is a massive achievement.
Strengthened anti-corruption law enforcement & Law & Order
* POCA & NACAP are in place and in the right direction
* Fostered a political culture free of bribery and corruption
* Enforced the law against corrupt individuals.
* Prosecuting high-profile figures such as Pillayan, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Deshabandu Tennakoon, Lohan Ratwatte, Prasanna Ranawira, Marvin Silva, Milroy Perera, etc.
* S.M. Ranjith & Mrs. M.S. Chandrasena are already serving a 16-year sentence
Modernization and Digital Transformation
* Introduced the GovPay app to digitize government payments.
* Digitized the Department of Pensions.
* Scrapped the problematic VFS visa system, reinstated the old visa process, and introduced online passport & visa applications
Transport and Infrastructure
* Improved / SLTB (public bus service).
* Funded 100 new “comfort” buses for suburban Colombo for Rs . 3 billion.
* Allocated funds for railway carriage renovations.
* Opened a new fuel-efficient testing centre.
Other Measures taken
* Launched “GovPay”, a new app to make all government payments online across state agencies.
* Kept Immigration & Emigration Offices open 24/7, boosting passport issuances to 4,000 daily.
* Started building multi-storey housing and land parcels (perch-plots) for hill-country residents.
* Allocated Rs. 100 million for library development in Jaffna.
* Allocated Rs 4.268 billion for estate housing development.
* Set aside Rs. 500 million for mid–level railway station renovations.
* Managed to keep the US$–SLR exchange rate between Rs . 290–298.
* Increased foreign reserves of around US$ 5 billion
* Digitized the pensions department.
* Streamlined investment approvals, enabling direct advice via BOI, IDB, and MOI instead of through the Minister’s office.
* Launched the President’s Fund at the provincial level to deliver services locally.
* Reintroduced regulated vehicle imports under proper procedures.
* Enabled overseas Sri Lankans to obtain birth, marriage, and death certificates instantly via diplomatic missions, digitally.
* Reinstated intermediary-free E-8 visa disbursements.
* Introduced a new driver’s license.
* Inaugurated a sugar processing factory.
* The government has embarked on the journey towards proper solidarity and true ethnic reconciliation.
* Devotees got the opportunity to venerate the sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha after 16 years.
Conclusion
“Rata-Anurata” meant all for the people and the country. With clean hands, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) and his cabinet fulfill their election promises by introducing various measures within the IMF bailout program and economizing on limited revenue. They have marked a turning point in the era of nationwide revival across every sector—public welfare, the economy, foreign relations, law, and justice. It may take time for some of these measures to be fully felt, but until then, the people and the country have faith in AKD and believe in the National People’s Power to deliver a “prosperous nation—beautiful life.” By the end of five years, AKD/NPP will have fulfilled most of its commitments and ensured the socio-economic transformation that the people and the country expect. The opposition is still trying to stand after the political tsunami of the last two elections. Namal Rajapaksa was chased away from his village with 2.50%, so he has no claim to it. RW and Sajith are not from villages either. Generally, the opposition has no power, support, or control because the people and the country know how they drove the country into crisis for their benefit. While “Rata-Anurata” has been the reality due to the last two elections, “Gama-Anurata” will also be the reality in the Local Elections. This means providing essential services, promoting community well-being, and acting as a democratic voice for their constituents. It also ensures a healthy environment, safe spaces, and a thriving economy.
*The writer, among many, worked as the Special Advisor to the Office of the President of Namibia (2006-2012) and was a Senior Consultant with UNDP for 20 years. He was a Senior Economist with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (1972-1993) asoka.seneviratne@gmail.com
Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam / April 28, 2025
There is no doubt that this government has eliminated corruption and reduced wastage. That alone is not enough to run the country. When they came into power, I wrote in this column that they will get their microeconomics right but will falter when it comes to macroeconomics. This raise in salaries of public servants and granting fertiliser subsidies to farmers are part of microeconomics which will get them votes. But what about the progress of the country. What about growth rate, unemployment, Inflation and Balance of payments. It was reported that there was growth last year, but that was during the last regime for which this government cannot take credit. There is no improvement in unemployment. As for inflation, it is evident that cost of living is sky rocketing with most of the people are unable to have three square meals. This government could be forgiven for unemployment and cost of living as no regime can control it. What is the state of balance of payments. When last regime relinquished office there was USD 7 billion in the reserve. What is the situation now. Claim of government that they have taken the country out of the financial woods cannot be accepted.
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Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam / April 28, 2025
Real position of solvency will be seen only in 2027 when it is time to start repaying the loans, at least to service them. Till then the country is at the status of a bankrupt nation. Has the government taken any action to increase forex earning and reduce imports. There has been no effort to get FDI into the country and import of luxury goods including cars which were correctly suspended by previous regime has begun which will cause forex drain resulting in inability to settle foreign debts. As for geopolitics, government has done the correct thing to please India to some extent though Sinhala nationalists are howling protest. What they are going to do in the event of a war between India and Pakistan is to be seen. China is already involved and any move to give China military facility in the country to attack India or help Pakistan will have drastic consequences. As for internal political stability, there does not appear any willingness to engage with Tamils to meet their demand for autonomy. It appears that they are going to play the same cheating game as previous regimes making use of Tamil lackeys.
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Ratnam Nadarajah / April 29, 2025
Dear Dr.Gnana
Regarding foreign direct investment FDI
SL need to establish a credible governance which is not easy with its external debt at all time high
EU would be a potential investor
AKD/NPP need to also address the National question sooner than later
RN
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Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam / April 29, 2025
Read my article on how to attract foreign direct investment which appeared in Colombo telegraph few months ago. I have outlined why Srilanka is not attracting it and how to set about it.
1. Political stability and official lethargy
2. Economic stability and growth prosects
3. Domestic market and export potential
4. Labour quality and their performance
5. Infrastructure and transport facility
No one will invest in Srilanka until these issues are addressed.
As for Tamil demand for autonomy, the subject is closed. They are not going to hold provincial council elections. They think that by throwing few crumbs at Tamils and getting Tamil lackeys on board within their party and outside, this issue will die down with time.
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SJ / April 29, 2025
“What they are going to do in the event of a war between India and Pakistan is to be seen.”
They will send a contingent headed by the military affairs expert Dr GS to fight for India.
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Mallaiyuran / May 1, 2025
Why are you always jealous and hateful of others. If he is the Rapist Military commander, aren’t you the Paramilitary supreme? Aren’t Paramilitary doing more services to Tamils than the Rapist Military? What is low in your position. Why are you burning in that inferiority complex, ever?
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Mallaiyuran / May 1, 2025
Previous government scooped a lot of credits for spending Gothapayal received $4.5B Indian Grants + loans. I asked one question from all here repeatedly: “When a government is partly shut because of the bankruptcy facing, how smart to have $7B in foreign exchange reserves, which gather no interest, but the borrowed loan incurs additional interest plowed loans”? Under Evil’s time, it was the IMF’s advice to Nanthalala, keep a larger reserve to ease the imports needed. Under NPP’s time, it was the IMF’s advice to Nanthalala to ease imports to facilitate exports. It was all within IMF and Nanthalala. I don’t see much of a micro-macro difference between those IMF-Nandalala magic arts. But if you see, you can explain it to me. These are all age-old financial economics nuances. But when Siri Ma O time, if she says she is going to get rice from Moon, the average person finds no fault in that. But now, if AKD water down exchange reserves you worry, saying the reserve is gone. How much money has Gothapayal had on the foreign Exchange reserve before opening the LC to import Poop? I can repeatedly bring this matter again and again; nobody seems to pay attention to those or don’t care about anything before they put their comments.
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Mallaiyuran / May 1, 2025
But how many comments have you written, before Peoples’ Bank defrauded the Poop LC payment and Chinese Exim Bank challenged them to teach them a lesson and brought the country into bankruptcy. How many times have you pointed out to people that while farmers didn’t have reserves to import fertilizer, Cabal quickly paid the Old Rowdies’ Sovereign Bonds to make sure their loans would not be facing haircuts. NPP had brought out all the expensive cars, which were used once or twice, but broken, and hidden in ministers’ garages to be condemned, so the parts can be harvested to repair their private cars? Same time, Rambo was importing, from Indian loans, medicine even though the Indian government did know those were not certified for export. Didn’t you come to know that People’s Bank did not ask for proper certification, not just for medicine, even for poop, so at the end their government ended up toppled? How much risk do you recommend NPP to take so that it will be within the safe line before the country is forced for 2nd bankruptcy.
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Mallaiyuran / May 1, 2025
So far, I haven’t seen any media reporting that the US had promised to remove the mountainous tariff. That is practically an export ban to the NPP. Tamil diaspora activists will not go easy on EU’s GSP, because the NPP never promised any solution for Tamils or have not done anything on that either. I have frequently said few words here repeatedly after seeing Sadampi and other bogus advocates rhetorically saving UNP-SLFP union and condemning others, with a usual explanation of observing and illuminating “If one artful tricky man defends, even the thieves are morally good, but if an expert lawyer attacks, Pathini Deviyo lived only filthy cesspool life. If you consider you too smart and artistic, which role would you like to play? NPP undertook a contract to take out a sunken boat, repair and sail the pregnant women to the other side of the river for medical attention to bear her baby. Well……. You can show mercy on the woman let the NPP to bring the boat out, or you sink back as soon as they bring it out.
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Ajith / April 29, 2025
“There is no doubt that this government has eliminated corruption and reduced wastage. That alone is not enough to run the country.”
The government did not eliminate the corruption fully. Of course they reduced the wastage but as you said there are many corruption is one of the many and so far they could not recover a single penny from the corrupted money as they told.It is not an easy task to eliminate corruption under the current democratic unitary system. The corruption and misuse of power in this island are closely linked with the special status to Buddhism over the decades. There is no Guarantee that under the democratic system with a unitary government will come back to power after five years or 10 years. Buddhist Sinhala philosophy remains power under the current system which will kill all the principles of equality. RW said he is a Buddhist, Gota said he is a Buddhist.Mahinda said he is a Buddhist What about AKD? An illegal built of a Buddhist Temple in the North was Built by Former Military Commander with the blessing of Maha Sangha. What is the opinion of AKD/NPP?
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SJ / April 30, 2025
“There is no doubt that this government has eliminated corruption and reduced wastage.”
Nice to know.
So the country is on track to full economic recovery, I wonder.
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Mallaiyuran / May 1, 2025
Did he say NPP has eliminated the Pharmacy business, your bosses and cronies engaged in? I know, you are the first-hand man to know the answer, that is why you want to make him confess the future failure of the economy. BTW, is that you accompanied Shevanthi to go to Jewelry shop?
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nimal fernando / April 28, 2025
Keep going Prof. Asoka.S. Seneviratne ……. we need to protect and sustain this government for Lanka to progress.
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They will come out of the woodworks to eat you up …….. but you’ll escape the cross …… don’t believe they’ll go that far. :)))
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leelagemalli / April 29, 2025
GSP plus and the knowledge of incumbent FM- may our people be blessed with brains…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oyhPNlHHhQ
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it seems, VIJITHA is arguming for the sake of arguments. He does not seem to know that GSP plus repeal would be similar to cutting one of the main arterites to upper extrmieities.
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There was a good program “about shootinng blatant lies by current govt” telecasted by Derana TV last evening. There MEDIA spokesperson to ruling party had no choice but to confess some of his ruling party were lying. Asked why is that was not justified by Jayathissa. This can be like the cat droped his excrements on a rock surface and trying to cover it like.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfRKV4QG8Yg
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The list of the members that lied all these past few months
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President AKD ( about ASOKA Ranwala’s Doctorate, about forex reserves, about tourism, about IMF DSA, about PC funding etc)
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Prmier Dr Amarasooriya (about ASOKA Ranwala’s Doctorate, about forex reserves, about tourism, about IMF DSA)
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Tilvin De Silva ( about ASOKA Ranwala’s Doctorate, about forex reserves, about tourism, about IMF DSA)
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Nalin Jayathissa
Vijitha Herath
Saman Vidyaratna
Wasantha Samarasinghe ( he challenge that they dont lie….. )
Nalin Hawage ( lying as no others… )
Punchi Abey
Loku Abey
Asoka Ranwala
Mahinda Jayyasinghe
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deepthi silva / April 29, 2025
Dearest Leela
Do you want ranil back ?
How about Vajira,Ravi K, Sagala OC, Mahendran , Rosie,Rajitha and Professor marasinghe —
Is that your A Team ?
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Native Vedda / April 29, 2025
nimal fernando
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“……. we need to protect and sustain this government for Lanka to progress.”
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I agree with you however tell me from whom are you protecting this government?
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This government should be protected first from itself, then from the state (functionaries, then of course from the saffronistas, then the political crooks, then of course from influence peddlers, commission agents, power brokers, fascist tendencies, ….. for example AKD has to realise the gap between himself and the people who voluntarily want to see him in flesh and shake hands with him (especially the frigid women of the north – I know this term is outdated and offensive, sorry I have to use it to explain things to our friend nimal).
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In the latest video not only the number of men in white and black and in battle dress have increased but the physical distance between him and the security personnel to have increased.
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You should pass our concerns to Sinhala_Man if not to Lalkantha.
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nimal fernando / April 30, 2025
Native,
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How things have turned up …….. you guys ……. all you detractors …… have turned me into a raving sadist: I’ve started to enjoy your pain! :))))
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I don’t like it …… it’s not a nice thing …… but that’s what I’ve become.
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This is what AKD is doing to you guys ……. but you would’ve been used to it …… That’s what Ranil was doing to you guys before: it’s his forte! …….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D54wsAR5CAI&t=2s
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Don’t worry ……. ye pain’s (or is it enjoyment/happiness? If AKD, pain? If Ranil, happy? ) gonna be short lived …… Ranil ‘s gonna be president again by August ……. he’s gonna come with his Samurai sword to rescue you …… Ranil will take over from AKD and do what he is born to do …… make you guys happy again. You’ll be in seventh heaven! Don’t forget to say Hi to DTG!
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Geeze …… I’ve a sick mind! ……. Look, that’s what you guys have turned me into! ….. :))))))
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Native Vedda / May 1, 2025
nimal fernando
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“I’ve a sick mind!”
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Obviously, else who will admire Psychopaths.
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At the moment AKD looks and sounds a good honest man.
We all know JVP could not rely on its own medieval Sinhala/Buddhist ideology, “waiting for revolution to happen”, …. outdated racist Somawansas could not deliver electoral victories.
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The point is people want to get on the bandwagon.
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Let us wait and see how the JVP party machinery act/react to the changing situation. Hope old guards don’t stage a palace coup.
I am cautiously optimistic.
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Do you think JVP truly understands meaning (idea) of democracy, social democracy, decentralisation, devolution, justice, human rights, ….. all those good things in politics?
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nimal fernando / May 2, 2025
“Do you think JVP truly understands meaning (idea) of democracy, social democracy, decentralisation, devolution, justice, human rights, ….. all those good things in politics?”
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Geeze man! …….. Are you for real?
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KD/NPP leave the ol’ “understanding” to you and Ranil …… and are practising ethical and honest government than anyone during my lifetime!!
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You are mentally old enough ……. you don’t need me to elaborate to you …… how your idol Ranil practised democracy and all the rest you have listed!!! :))))
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DTG gives God’s line …… you give Ranil’s line …… leave room for others ………
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There’s more than God and Ranil.
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Roxie de Abrew / April 29, 2025
What a SHOCKING list of so-called achievements.
Throwing handouts is not an achievement; increasing wages and adjusting tax limits without increasing productivity is suicide.
While the list is long, the standouts are:
1) Increase in tourist traffic – the Govt did nothing, but the message that tourists could earn more money than they spend while in SL is spreading widely.
2) ‘The government has embarked on the journey towards proper solidarity and true ethnic reconciliation.’
‘Devotees got the opportunity to venerate the sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha after 16 years’
The supremacy of the Sinhala Buddhist influence was cemented.
I see no difference between the current and previous crop of leaders.
We are quickly approaching 2028 when loan repayments commence. There is likely to be a crisis long before that.
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old codger / April 30, 2025
Roxie,
This sort of blindly fawning praise for the NPP is what is to be expected from this fake Professor.
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deepthi silva / April 30, 2025
OC, Fawning !
Who is the fake Professor ?
SJ or Leela man ?
AND who is the obvious fake pundit ?
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old codger / May 1, 2025
Deepthi,
Is your deductive capacity that bad? If you read the article first, it might help you.
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Native Vedda / May 1, 2025
old codger
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“This sort of blindly fawning praise for the NPP is what is to be expected from this fake Professor.”
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He is not Channa Jeyasumana is he?
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Jit / May 3, 2025
“…He is not Channa Jeyasumana is he?…”
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Actually where is da fella??. And athana methana natana Rathana?
What a circus bloody Rajapaksha propaganda team staged… entertained the masses with!!
Safi’s daughter is eagerly waiting to meet and forgive them 🤣
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Naman / April 29, 2025
1] Has the Pensions to the Members of Parliament been suspended or revoked?
2} Why are Ex-Presidents continuing to enjoy living LUXURIOUSLY at Tax-Payers money?
3] Has the NPP government gone after the LOOTED MONEY?
4] Has AKD controlled the drug trafficking or usage in the country?
5] Has Justice system been speeded up so that those affected can get speedy Justice?
6] Has the forceful occupation of lands by the government or Buddhist clergy ceased and reversed?
7] Has the number of Tamils in the ministry of Defence increased over the last 6 months?
8] What plans are being develop the Palaly Airport so that bigger planes could land?
9] What Industrial /Agriculural/ fisheries developments are happening in North & East of SL?
10] DESALINATION PLANT for drinking water in the north is needed asap?
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davidthegood / April 30, 2025
Naman, how did they drink water all these thousands of years without DESALINATION PLANT. They all did very well in drinking the available water.
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Mallaiyuran / May 3, 2025
Valaiththodam went to give his speech at his SJB rally. Before he went there, he just checked how the others were doing. Alas, even the Playboy Minister was getting more crowd than SJB. So climbed onto the stage and scanned his crowd. He could not have the mind to compose a speech and deliver to the supporters. He cut short and went home. I don’t have to write the rest. Everyone knows what happened. There was not enough Biryani and the sip to go around for the small crowd. Those guys got up and went home too. At home the kid and wife yelled at him, Dada why did come home so early. We thought you would eat the meeting and come later. It was a sad scene, reflecting the 76 years of UNP-SLFP union’s chaotic administration.
So now what is the new program of the SJB comrades? Want to stand in the election, like our Evil Emperor uncle doing, until the death, to find out if he can become a president of Sinhala Buddhists?
Jayawewa SJB!
Jayawewa Valaiththodam!!
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