Basil’s response to Ranil’s MoU suggestion
Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe last week
came out with his latest strategy to overcome problems within his United
National Party (UNP) and remain as the UNP leader until his death!
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Cricketers should play for the country, not money - Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage
Honest and forthright, Sports Minister Mahindananda
Aluthgamage holds sway over his rivals in debate. His principled stand
on controversial topics would have incurred the displeasure of his
peers. Yet, he continues his tirade until he scores his point. The
Minister in an interview with the Sunday Observer said that under the
UPFA Government, no politics would be entertained in sports. When the
country has a Leader such as President Mahinda Rajapaksa who loves
sports and extends full state patronage for the betterment of sports, it
is time to invest in the field of sports. The sports Ministry will do
its utmost to develop the sports sector.
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