Several more politicians have declared their support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Former Minister S.B. Nawinna, the Jaffna District Organizer of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Victor Stanley, the National Propaganda Secretary of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) U.L.M.N. Mubeen, and the leader of the Sri Telo Organization Pararajasingham Udayarasa have expressed their support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election.
The group announced their decision while addressing a press conference held at President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s campaign office in Colombo 07 on Wednesday.
Pledging his support for the president, United National Party (UNP) member S.B. Nawinna said among the candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the most suitable to lead the future of the country.
“I was actively involved in politics from 1989 to 2020. After a four-year break, I have returned to support Ranil Wickremesinghe’s campaign, believing he is the best candidate to shape the country’s future given the current situation. It is well-known who is responsible for the economic decline that led to the current crisis and the return of long queues. Despite the many statements made by various individuals today, none have taken responsibility for rebuilding the nation. President Ranil Wickremesinghe took on the responsibility of rebuilding the country and ending the era of shortages and queues. Citizens should remember the significant service he has rendered over the past two years,” the former minister said.
Also addressing the media, SJB Jaffna District Organizer, Victor Stanley said: “During the crisis, President Ranil Wickremesinghe stepped in and brought hope to a discouraged nation, ending the era of waiting in lines. As a result, we no longer need to follow the rallies organized by various parties, and we certainly do not want to return to the days of queues.”
National Propaganda Secretary of SLMC, U L M N Mubeen said: “A significant number of active members of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress in the Batticaloa District have united in support of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The people of the Eastern Province face many challenges, and we believe that President Wickremesinghe is the only leader capable of addressing these issues.”
Sri TELO Leader, Pararajasingham Udayarasa said; “In the last presidential election, we supported a candidate who promised to protect the country. However, that administration failed, leading to an economic collapse and an era of long queues. We do not want to see such a situation again. When Sajith Premadasa was the Housing Minister, none of the housing projects initiated in our district were successfully completed, showing his failure as a minister. Our people will not be misled by such empty promises again.” (Newswire)