President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that by stabilizing the economy, 75% of the Vine Bridge journey has been completed. To fully achieve this and build a resilient economy that will not collapse again, he urged all citizens to unite for the country on September 21, regardless of political affiliations.
He remarked that while Grusha had to face one Natella, he had to face two, and although both called for the child’s rights, he is determined to complete the Vine Bridge journey and lead the country to victory.
President Wickremesinghe made these remarks while speaking at the “Ranil Can”(Ranil ta Puluwan) victory rally in Ampara earlier today (16).
Addressing the rally, President Ranil Wickremesinghe further said:
“Today, we face a crucial election—one that will determine the future of our people.In this election, it’s up to the people to decide whether they want a nation with a prosperous, strong economy or to return to an era of queues and shortages. I urge everyone to come together as a country and not make the mistake of stepping back into a politically divisive past.
MP Wimalaweera has often criticized me on this platform. We have all criticized each other politically. But when the country needed us, we united and transformed it. None of us focused on politics; our goal was to ensure the well-being of the people.When Sajith and Anura ignored the suffering of our citizens—when they struggled without food, medicine, and queued for fuel and gas—we could not stand by.
We set aside our political views and came together to help our people survive and revive the economy.
Looking at other countries whose economies collapsed, very few have recovered as quickly as we have. We hold that record. Now, our goal isn’t just to restore the country to where it was in 2022, but to propel it forward. We are driving massive development in Ampara and Digamadulla, reviving abandoned Mahaweli areas for agriculture, strengthening the fishing industry, and building a vibrant tourism sector from Panama to Nilaveli.
I want to remind you of the Chalk Circle story. We’ve now completed about 75% of the journey across the Vine Bridge, and the rest must be finished without faltering. During her journey, Grusha faced only one Natella, but I am facing two. Both Natellas claim they want the child.
But I ask—where were these two Natellas when the people of this country wer esuffering? I assure the people that we will complete this journey across the Vine Bridge and overcome these challenges. Let’s unite to protect the economic progress we’ve achieved, putting aside any political or party differences. For that, I ask for your support on September 21—vote for the gas cylinder and secure our nation’s future.”