Kalutara: Basil Rajapaksa, founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and former minister, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasizing their dedication to the country’s welfare. He made these remarks while attending a ceremony in Kalutara marking the 27th anniversary of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s political career.
Rajapaksa stressed that the SLPP’s support for Wickremesinghe was driven by genuine belief in his leadership capabilities, stating, “Our support for President Wickremesinghe is not out of fear, but out of a strong conviction that he can lead our country effectively.”
He further highlighted that the decision to support Wickremesinghe was a collective one within the party, based on his perceived ability to steer the nation during critical times. Rajapaksa assured that as long as the President continued to prioritize the country’s security and well-being, he would receive unwavering support from the SLPP.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, also present at the event, echoed the sentiment of supporting leadership that embraces challenges and drives the country forward. He urged the public to rally behind such leadership for the progress of Sri Lanka.
This version clarifies the context and accurately reflects Basil Rajapaksa’s statements of support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Basil Rajapakse is a disgrace and the biggest thief to have been in SriLanka politics. Neither has he any basic intelligence. Just goes to show how desperate Ranil is to get support from such an individual.