The precedent to eradicate corruption must be created from highest levels of the country and not from the grassroots, Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Minister Sajith Premadasa said today (Aug 23).
Addressing a rally in Matara, Premadasa told party supporters that he would strive towards ensuring that war heroes are granted their due place in society and not made to clean roads.
The rally, themed "Mulu Ratatama Sajith enawa. Obath Enna Matarata" was held at the Sanath Jayasuriya grounds in Matara in support of Minister Premadasa who is tipped to be a presidential candidate.
While pointing out that the upcoming presidential elections would be a turning point for the country, Mr. Premadasa stated that he would directly engage with the people to create a "prosperous country" instead of staying inside mansions, if voted into power.
He further claimed that his candidacy at the upcoming polls is being re-affirmed owing to the support of the people.
(Our photographer Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk captured some photographs from the rally)
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
The Presidential election will be held on September 21, the Commission of Elections has decided.
The former leader of the New Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) and the New Left Front and well-known figure in left-wing politics in Sri Lanka, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, passed away at the age of 81.
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