NPP News

(-Maradankadawala, September 06-)

The leader of the National People’s Power, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, participated today (7) in the victorious rally of the National People’s Power titled “Rata Anurata” held in Maradankadawala. The people of the area gathered in large numbers, showing strong support for the expected outstanding victory in the 2024 Presidential Election, aimed at creating a “prosperous country – beautiful lives.”

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the presidential candidate of the National People’s Power, stated that the faith placed in them by the people will be fully honored after the 21st.

Further expressing his views, he stated, “First, we will dissolve the parliament. Next, according to the constitution, we will govern the country well for about 1½ to 2 months until the general election. After winning the presidential election and going for the general election, we will sweep in votes just like how water rushes into the Kala Wewa spillway. By then, over 150 members of this parliament will be at home. It’s not only Ranil who will be defeated by this vote. Even S.M. Chandrasena and the will be defeated. We will form a government with a 2/3 majority. That is certain. After that, we will appoint heads to government institutions. This vote will also revoke unauthorized appointments given to the sons, daughters, and relatives of politicians. The vote of the 21st of September is going to be that powerful.”

The main speakers at the rally were:

National Executive Committee member of the NPP, Wasantha Samarasinghe; renowned singer Krishantha Erandaka; National Executive Committee member of the Banking and Finance Council of the NPP and Anuradhapura District Executive Committee member, Thilina Samarakoon; school teacher, Y.L.M. Rimzi Khan Maulavi; Anuradhapura District Executive Committee member and Anuradhapura District Organizer of the Women for Rights organization, Nishanthi Prabhakumari; Anuradhapura District Executive Committee member and businessman, Nimal Chandrasekara; Anuradhapura District Executive Committee member and lawyer, Bhagya Sri Herath; National Executive Committee member and former Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies University of Rajarata, Senior lecturer P.D.N.K. Palihena.

During the event, National Executive Committee member, Wasantha Samarasinghe, invited the people to join a new political renaissance instead of lingering in old dead-ends.

Renowned singer Krishantha Erandaka said, “on the 21st, let’s reply with our votes to those who are still involved in corrupt politics.”

(-Jaffna, September 05-)

The people of Jaffna are rallying for the victory of the 2024 presidential election, which will turn the country on the path of a new renaissance that will create a “rich country – a beautiful life”.

(-Colombo, September 02, 2024-)

Retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, head of the ‘Aditana’ Tri-Forces Collective, stated that they are committed to maintaining the country’s peace under the leadership of Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

He made this statement today (02) morning at the media conference of the National People’s Power Retired Tri-Forces Collective held at the headquarters of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna in Pelawatta, Battaramulla.

Retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha of the ‘Aditana’ Tri-Forces Collective, Retired Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne of the ‘Aditana’ Tri-Forces Collective, and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma of the NPP Lawyers’ Collective participated in the event.

During the conference, Retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha emphasized that terrorism and the Easter attacks occurred due to the weak leadership of politicians.

Responses to Questions Raised by Journalists

Question: What action is being taken regarding Manusha Nanayakkara?

Answer: We have already filed a complaint against MP Tushara Indunil. We will be filing a complaint against Manusha Nanayakkara as well. We will take legal action against all false propaganda and slanderous accusations being spread until September 18.

Retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, head of the ‘Aditana’ Tri-Forces Collective

Retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha of the ‘Aditana’ Tri-Forces Collective

Retired Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne of the ‘Aditana’ Tri-Forces Collective

President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma of the NPP Lawyers’ Collective

(-Unveiling of National People’s Power Environmental Policy – 31.08.2024-)

The NPP unveiled its environmental policy under the theme ‘Mihikatha’ (Mother Earth) on 31.08.2024 in Colombo. The policy primarily focused on the environmental threats facing Sri Lanka, including addressing climate change, the human-elephant conflict, forest system protection, and kidney diseases caused by environmental factors.

The main speaker, NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stated that the NPP would prevent environmental destruction by transforming environmentalists’ plans into government policies.

Dr. Ravindra Kariyawasam, the National Coordinator of the Center for Environmental and Nature Studies, emphasized that the fundamental basis of our environmental policy is to protect what cannot be recreated.

(-Colombo, August 26, 2024-)

Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the National People’s Power leader, attended the “Muslim Brotherhood Meeting” held at ‘The Taprobane Entertainment’ yesterday (26). The Muslims of Colombo gathered in large numbers for the resounding victory in the 2024 presidential election, destined to result in a “prosperous country – a beautiful life”.

(-Colombo, August 26, 2024-)

The National People’s Power manifesto under the theme “A Prosperous Country, A Beautiful Life” was unveiled on August 26, 2024, at the Monarch Imperial Hotel premises in Sri Jayewardenepura.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the presidential candidate of the National People’s Power, who attended as the chief speaker, stated that they had engaged in discussions with the people from various strata of the country and with experts in each respective field to gather insights for this plan. He mentioned that based on all these experiences, they could present a developed and successful plan under the theme “A Prosperous Country, A Beautiful Life.” He further stated that separate plans have been presented for all the important sectors.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake also emphasized that the current situation is not just a crisis in one or two sectors but a crisis of the entire system. He asserted that the National People’s Power has taken on the responsibility of rebuilding the entire system and possesses both a strong ideology and a strong force to do so. He also mentioned that they have a leadership team capable of providing the necessary leadership and that they have the roadmap to rebuild the country.

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a Member of Parliament of the National People’s Power, expressed that it is essential to change this political culture that does not respect the citizens. She stated that the policy statement of the National People’s Power is not just another piece of paper but a contract with the people of this country.