Upcountry people not misled by rumours

by Mohammed Naalir

The upcountry people cannot be cheated. The Opposition is trying to mislead people by using the increased cost of living, Minister Arumugan Thondaman said.

Addressing the election rally held under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Minister Thondaman said the upcountry people will cast their votes for President Mahinda Rajapaksa who treat the upcountry people well.

He said the people who thronged to Kotagala and Ragala are an indication of the victory of President Rajapaksa.

The Opposition has united to fabricate stories. Rumours are being spread that the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) is set to join the Opposition. Minister Thondaman urged the upcountry people not to get carried away by the meaningless Opposition propaganda.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Naveen Dissanayake said no one can stop the victory of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

His victory cannot be stopped by slinging mud or tarnishing his image.

“The people should not take incorrect decisions based on spurious promises. It is the duty of all to support President Mahinda Rajapaksa who ended thirty years of terrorism. I was also in the UNP. Our leader didn’t give prominence to others’ ideas.

“That is why fifteen UNP Parliamentarians including myself joined the Government and extended our support to eradicate terrorism,” he said.

Deputy Minister Puthrasigamani said they were defeated in the past elections, contesting with the Opposition.

Now we are with the Government. Not only us, but the people in the Northern and Eastern Provinces are also with President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Minister C.B. Ratnayake said President Mahinda Rajapaksa united the country, eradicating terrorism.

He created the way for a good future by fulfilling the promises given to the people by him. Now the country is undergoing a massive development phase.