By M D P DISSANAYAKE Structurally it appears that  the President Maithreepala Sirisena is the Leader of the SLFP, at least on paper.  But who is maneuvering the steering wheel of the SLFP? Is it President MS, Madam Chandrika, Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala de Silva or former President Mahinda Rajapakse? So far the President MS […]

By M D P  DISSANAYAKE Our beloved Appachchi Suddenly there is a deep silence from you, we are worried of you, just as much as we are worried about us.  Without you, we cannot think of a tomorrow.  Without you, we cannot be certain that we will have a country to live.   Without you, our […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE For the world cup 2015 there are 14 nations participating in 2 groups of 7 each.  Sri Lanka is in Group A with Afganistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, NZ and Scotland.    The Group B consist of India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, UAE,Windies and Zimbabwe. Since the inception of the Tournament, there […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE The country is in urgent need of a strong political grouping headed by the Father of Modern Sri Lanka, former President Mr Mahinda Rajapakse.  The general public is realizing that they have  exchanged Ginger and bought Chillie. The country require a new visionary political culture recognizing the rightful place for […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE “Appam  (Hoppers) you made for us very tasty, we like it–நீங்கள் எங்களுக்கு மிகவும் சுவையாக செய்யப்பட்ட அப்பம், நாம் அதை விரும்பவில்லைNīṅkaḷ eṅkaḷukku mikavum cuvaiyāka ceyyappaṭṭa appam, nām atai virumpavillai” The overwhelming majority Tamils in all parts of the country have demonstrated their feelings towards  Sinhalese, through their voting patterns.   These are some […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE The new government is already being pushed to the corner, whilst President Mathreepala Sirisena is safe in his role constitutionally, Mr Ranil Wickremasinghe is not safe as the Prime Minister.  Firstly, he has obtain the majority confidence on the floor of the House to comply with the constitution.  Secondly he […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE Before joining the MS  alliance, the Great Cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga said on public stage that he has an agreement with Chandrika  that corrupt MPs and Ministers in UPFA government will not be taken into the new regime.   In fact he has told Chandrika if corrupt MPs and Ministers are taken […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE  “IT’S THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE” VAIKO We wish to thank the vast  majority of Sri Lankan Theravada Sinhala Buddhists for providing  the Happiest Day in his life to MDMK General Secretary Vaiko.  The Hindu newspaper reported on 9 January that  Vaiko  has said “Today is the happiest day […]

By M D P DISSANAYAKE The statements issued by the Secretary General of United Nations just prior to the commencement of the election on 8 January, was a reflection on your support for imperial elements who have thus far failed to solve the burning issue of eradication of terrorism. Your official statement by implication is […]

BY M D P DISSANAYAKE The total number of registered voters for the 2015 Presidential Election  will be 15,044,090.  In 2010  the registered voters stood at 14,088,500 and the valid votes obtained by all candidates reached 10,393,613  after allowing for the rejected votes.   Therefore, in  2010 the net participation rate of valid voters represented 74%. […]