Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam
@ShanakiyanR
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Rasamanickam R.Shanakiyan Member of parliament (ITAK), Sri Lanka & Chairman of S M Rasamanickam Peoples Foundation.
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Shame on you
@RW_UNP
&
@MaithripalaS
!
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அனைத்து இஸ்லாமிய நண்பர்கள் மற்றும் சகோதர சகோதரிகளுக்கு இனிய #ரமலான் தின நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள். ஈகைத் திருநாளாம் இந்நன்னாளில் அன்பு, இரக்கம், சகோதரத்துவம் மற்றும் மத நல்லிணக்கம் பெருகி அனைவரும் ஒற்றுமையாக சுதந்திரமாக வாழ்வோம்.
#EidMubarak
#Shanakiyan
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Tamil text is missing, that’s alright ! Soon Sinhala will be missing too. Hope Sri Lankan’s wake up at least then.
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@irajonline
@kanchana_wij
@ChanakaDinushan
@NewsWireLK
@otaradel
@Sesiri
@HarshadeSilvaMP
@RajapaksaNamal
@sajithpremadasa
@irajonline
its not the Colombo elite or public who did this to
#Srilanka
. Boot lickers and racists like yourself are the ones to blame for propelling
@GotabayaR
as the saviour and then destroying the countries economy. Its still not too late for you 2 stand with the people of SL
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Shameless MPs who supported 20A trying to project themselves as saviours of the nation or getting ready to strike another deal
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We are not considering the allowing of the burials of covid-19 victims a victory. This always should have been a right. This is not a gift to us, but a right that was owed. We will continue our fight to achieve equality for all Sri Lankan’s.
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I would like to warn
@ReAdSarath
not to test the patience of all Sri Lankans with your racist / divisive comments. Stop using the diversity of Sri Lankans for your political agenda. We have spent almost your lifetime doing tht. My generation do not want to repeat the same mistake
Former Minister Sarath Weerasekera today warned the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) not to test the patience of Buddhists.
via
@colombogazette
#SriLanka
#lka
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What’s happening here ? Caption this ! 😂
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Thank you for these wise words Ven. Dewalehinde Ajitha thero
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Some UOC students refuse to accept degree certificate frm newly appointed Chancellor. Many students participated in the graduation wearing black arm bands while some even refused to accept the certificate from Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero. Glad to see our youth stand up against BS
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Johnston Fernando has informed the house that Pres
@GotabayaR
will not resign. Protests will intensify around the country and Mothers have taken to the streets today in
#Batticaloa
and protests need to continue till he resigns.
#GoHomeGota
#GoHomeRajapakses
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When finally faced with resistance, the government resorts to violence and allegations of extremism. My message to my fellow citizens is to continue to exercise your democratic freedom in a peaceful manner. 1/2
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Rest In Peace little Ayesha. We have failed to protect you and our future generation. The National Child Protection Authority is allocated a small and insignificant budget to carry out their activities, whilst we continue to allocate the largest budget for the Min of Defense.
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Honored by the fact that my speech was played on the big screen at
#GotaGoHome2022
காலிமுகத்திடலில் எந்த அரசியல்வாதிக்கும் இல்லாத வரவேற்பு நேற்று பாராளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர்
@ShanakiyanR
அவர்களுக்கு கிடைத்திருந்தது. அந்த இடத்தில் அவருடைய பாராளுமன்ற பேச்சு திரையில் காட்சிப்படுத்தப்பட்டது.🔥🔥
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Today, I spoke at the meeting hosted by the representatives of the Aragalaya & said that it is imperative that
@RW_UNP
does not become Acting President of 🇱🇰.
RW as Pres is NOT the change we worked so hard for, and we dont need further protection extended towards criminals. (1/2)
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65 MPs with the people, 148 with
@GotabayaR
.
Deputy Speaker Drama:
*Deputy Speaker Siyambalapitiya resigns
*President refuses to accept
*Siyambalapitiya resigns again
*President accepts resignation
*SLFP nominates Siyambalapitiya again
*Siyambalapitiya wins vote backed by Govt & appointed ‘New’ Deputy Speaker
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Parliament happening right now ! For those who are wondering why
@ParliamentLK
is not live today, apparently there is no internet. Or is there a conspiracy ?
#wonderofasia
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Update: after my visit yesterday Chicken Buriyani was given to patients for lunch today at the Kallar Hospital. A new contractor has been appointed. I will closely monitor the quality of food.
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What a cowardly attack on peaceful protestors by your thugs today
@GotabayaR
and
@PresRajapaksa
.
Yes, violence is not the answer. Your resignation is.
You attack 1000 people today, 100,000 more will call for your resignation tomorrow.
#GoHomeRajapakshas
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Large number of public attended a protest asking for the resignation of the President & Prime Minister in Batticaloa today and stormed up-to MP Pillayans house asking for him to resign from all positions in govt on behalf of the people who voted for him
#GotaGoHome
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This committee itself is the definition of irony. What is the purpose of establishing a committee if the existing law cant be implemented correctly? The appointment of a criminal to lead this committee is almost a joke in itself.
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I don’t have Skeletons in my cupboard
@RW_UNP
"I will speak of the Batalanda Report" - Shanakiyan hits back at PM
Details:
#lka
#SriLanka
#SLnews
#News1st
#Parliament
#PrimeMinister
#TNA
#MP
#Shanakiyan
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Weather in Colombo making people go crazy. Hope this video is useful as evidence if the guy chooses to file a complaint.
#roadrage
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“The first deal you struck was to bring out President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was hidden in a bunker. The second was to help Mahinda Rajapaksa & his son Namal Rajapaksa who were hidden in Trincomalee to attend Parliament. You also helped Basil Rajapaksa show his hold on the SLPP”
Shanakiyan slams Ranil in fiery speech : Reveals three done deals
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All this suffering caused by
@GotabayaR
and
@RW_UNP
you are protecting him !
#GoHomeGota2022
#GoHomeRanil
I received this video on WhatsApp. I am sharing it bcz I feel the deep pain & suffer of this gentleman strongly. He looks a little younger to my father so I connect with the emotional sentiments. They didn’t do any wrong to suffer like this. When markets fail everything fails.
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You win some and you lose some, what matters is that you keep fighting !
Well played boys, great game of cricket, almost defended 142 against a good SA team that outplayed Sri Lanka at home in September. Let's keep fighting
#SriLanka
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To a mother/father a son is a son, a daughter is a daughter. The world should condemn the double standards of the Sri Lankan government. Remembering loved ones is a right not a privilege.
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Perfectly timed ! People in the N&E remember loved ones lost in
#Mullivaikkal
this week. Was this planted to stop them from remembering the dead ? Is this from
@RW_UNPs
@GotabayaR
@SilvaShavendra
or
@KamalGunaratne
s play book ? Also what’s your source
@the_hindu
?
LTTE regrouping to launch attacks in Sri Lanka - The Hindu reports quoting Indian Intelligence services
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This is hate speech ! All those who instigated todays events should be arrested !
#arrestjhonny
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Is this what we are to expect with a state of emergency declared ? Many more cases of
#PoliceBrutality
reported !
The police fired tear gas a short while ago at protesters in Battaramulla
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What an absolute joke ! One country , two laws. Why didn’t the police go to courts to stop this procession ?
@ReAdSarath
Please instruct the police to record statements from
@hirunews
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These bikes carrying “yakku” are more commonly seen in the North and the East of SL intimidating people. More frequent than Choon-Paan (bakery items sold in tuk-tuks) Guys
@NewsWireLK
You can see in this video clip. Those special commandos still active in North & being used to intimidate people.
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Today I had the opportunity to congratulate Dr.Thanikasalam Tharshika from Alayadivembu, Ampara. She received 13 gold medals from the University of Colombo. Proud moment for us in the Eastern Province.
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This state sponsored terrorist Sanath Nishantha who is also a MP must be arrested immediately !
#arrestsanathnishantha
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#gohomegota
protestors are being ridiculed as “ people who are bored and don’t have anything to do at home” and
#GotaGoGama
is called a beach festival with free food by
@tvderana
. Can’t wait to see the reply to this tomorrow from the public.
Ada Derana that helped bring this govt to power derides protests & calls them a “beach party”. It also asks “will it solve the dollar crisis?”.
“Forgets” to say who is responsible for the dollar crisis, i.e. the govt it helped bring to power.
Who will hold Derana accountable?
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Welcome to Sri Lanka
@RehanJayawick
! Sri Lanka police have always tried to mislead the judiciary in SL and obtain these “court orders”. We face similar issues On a daily basis in the NE.
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Last week, I was honored to have received the award for the Best Young Parliamentarian of the Year presented by the Institute of Politics.
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“Leaked video of
@GotabayaR
choosing his cabinet” Someone sent me this video with the tagline. Honestly, this new move will only increase the number of people protesting at
#GotaGoGama
. People want YOU to go home and to abolish executive presidency not jokes
#GotaGoHome2022
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I visited the parents of the family of the boy who died in police custody. His postmortem states the cause of death as injestion of 4 packs of Ice. He was beaten, handcuffed and in custody when he died. Will investigations be carried out to ensure that justice prevails?
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Today's Parliamentary Speech Check Below Link. இன்றைய பாராளுமன்ற உரை.
#Shanakiyan
#Batticaloa
#MP
#TNA
#ITAK
#Tamil
#Parliament
#lka
#BatticaloaNews
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State Ministers entourage having fun on the beach using vehicles and fuel paid for by tax payers in Sri Lanka.
#onecountryonelaw
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Wishing all Sri Lankans a New Year filled with prosperity and good health. May this be the year we rise together to overcome injustice, corruption and family rule.
#RiseUpSriLanka
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This ship has been anchored off the coast of Batticaloa for over a week now. Sand is being dredged from the sea and another ship is transporting sand at night according to locals fisherman. Govt officials were turned away by Uniformed men with weapons. Who can provide Answers ?
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Thank you Min.
@ReAdSarath
for taking prompt action. I will also follow up on this issue.
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Below is a comment posted on Facebook, I couldn’t have summed up the situation in a better way myself . Thank you
#P2P
#Shanakiyan
#MP
#TNA
#ITAK
#Tamil
#Parliament
#lka
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May the God Almighty open the doors of happiness for you and fulfil all your dreams. Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
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@MASumanthiran
moved a motion to take up a debate against the pres for failing his duties.
#SLPP
Government led by
@RW_UNP
did not agree & asked for a vote. Country can now see the MPs who are trying to protect
@GotabayaR
and MPs who stand by
#GoHomeGota2022
protestors
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It was along these same lines that you always encouraged me to become a National politician and to not limit myself to a region or an ethnic group. Sri Lanka has lost a great Ambassador.
#ripmangala
you will be dearly missed.
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Spoke about the Emergency regulation, recent arrests and way forward in Parliament today.
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நானும் எனது அணியியினரும் வெற்றியுடன் பாதுகாப்பாக உள்ளோம். அனைவரினதும் பேராதரவுக்கு எனது மனமார்ந்த நன்றி விரைவில் ஊடக சந்திப்பு ஒன்றினூடாக இறுதி நிகழ்வில்
#P2P
நடந்ததை பற்றி குறிப்பிடுவேன்.
#Shanakiyan
#MP
#TNA
#ITAK
#Tamil
#Parliament
#lka
#North
#East
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Army has been unleashed on civilians in Mullaithivu. Enough is enough !
#GoHomeGota
#GoHomeRanil
முல்லைத்தீவு விஸ்வமடுவில் பெற்றோலுக்கு காத்திருந்தவர்கள் மீது இராணுவம் கொடூர தாக்குதல் - இருவர் படுகாயம்
@ambikasat
@USAmbSL
@MASumanthiran
@ShanakiyanR
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Emergency law to protect them from the people whilst their supporters unleash violence on peaceful protestors ! Shame on you
@GotabayaR
#GoHomeGota2022
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Hon.
@MASumanthiran
and I met the Speaker at his official residence this afternoon. We raised concerns over the proclamation of a state of emergency and urged him to re convene parliament earlier than on the 17th of May.
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I tested positive for Covid19 today, and will be in isolation.
If we have met over the last few days, please do keep an eye out for symptoms. Do get tested if you experience any symptoms.
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If anyone thinks this country has a future without the Tamils, Muslims, Catholics, Christians and other communities who are a minority in terms of numbers , then they are only day dreaming.
#onecountryonelaw
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I believe no discussion would be possible till these conditions are agreed to.
#gohomegota
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Chairman of Peoples Bank has informed that they are currently going through the “litigation process “ to recover 3B. Total of 54B has not been serviced by 10 companies for 5 years Why are ordinary citizens harassed when they miss a single repayment in these tough times ?
Leading companies including UNP Senior leader Daya Gamage's Daya Apperal, Arjun Aloysius' Mendis Arrack have been approved to default on billions of rupees owed to People's Bank -
@ShanakiyanR
quotes a COPE report
#Lka
Watch Full video:
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Mr. Wickremesinghe had no legitimacy in the current Parliament right from the beginning. He did not even win in his constituency.
“The President has completely lost legitimacy, people want him to go home, and the Parliament will soon vote on a motion... Mr. Wickremesinghe had no legitimacy in the current Parliament right from the beginning. He did not even win in his constituency.”
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While
@GotabayaR
is at the
@UN
preaching about reconciliation, a monk who claims to have preached at over 800 places to bring president to power is spreading hatred. Who are you trying to fool ?
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I spoke about the National Anthem not being sung in Tamil two weeks ago. This is important bcos, despite Tamil being an official language in SL, there is no equality given to it, and thereby, those who speak it. (1/2)
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Im honored to have another speech I made in parliament played on the big screen at
#GGG
.
#අරගලයටජය
#GoHomeGota2022
#GoHomeRanil
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All 10 members of the TNA will support
@DullasOfficial
as we wish to stand with the people of Sri Lanka like we always have
We have unanimously decided to support
@DullasOfficial
at the election for the President at tomorrow’s election for the President
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Will police officers tolerate this behavior if it was a priest from a different faith ?
This is Sri Lanka batticaloa police hi officer cap????
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Rest in power Comrade ! We will hold
@GotabayaR
and family accountable to all the murders including yours.
#GotaGoHome2022
#GoHomeRajapakshas
@ranatungaPR
is this what we are to expect in the days to come ? As Min incharge of public security you must take responsibility for this incident and resign immediately. Within 48 hours since your appointment we have already lost one innocent life.
#GotaGoHome2022
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Accountability is important, you cannot ask people not to follow up on “who is responsible for the current problematic situation”. People are very focused on action to be taken. It is for you to sign your resignation and go HOME !
@GotabayaR
#GoHomeGota2022
#GoHomeRajapakshas
May day : President's message "Instead of following up on who is responsible for the current problematic situation, what we need to do now is to focus on what action can be taken"
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Remembering the lives lost, and the families affected in
#Mullivaikkal
on the same day 13 years ago.
Justice and accountability are still denied, and those responsible still roam free. We must ensure justice to ensure non-recurrance in the future.
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*ded*🤦🏽♂️
I did interview Gota. The Rajapaksas realized it was a mistake that they did declined to comment for our Hambantota port story & requested a meeting before elex
He did not say much interesting so we didn’t use it. It wasnt 3 hours long. I was heavily pregnant ¬ drinking coffee
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What’s your position on todays events ? Why could your leader not agree to take this debate today ? People have been asking for this for almost 40 days now. Decisions should be made based on what’s good for the people of Sri Lanka, not
@RW_UNP
The United National Party will support the No Confidence Motion against the President which is being prepared by TNA M.P.
@MASumanthiran
.
It is important that the Parliament conveys the lack of confidence in the President that the public has demonstrated.
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It has become a practice for a few govt back benchers to abuse me using degrading words while I speak in parliament. Not surprised at all after the example set by their seniors. I have raised this matter today and I’m hoping appropriate action will be taken.
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‘Mudiya vittaal moottaiyak kattu’ our theme for today’s demonstration and rally - ‘if you can’t perform, pack your bags!’ attracted a large gathering at Addalaichenai. Thousands of SLMC rank and file thronged the venue. Thank you for inviting me to the event
@Rauff_Hakeem
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Batticaloa - illegal sand miners galore !!! I will keep raising this issue till it’s no longer an issue.
@GotabayaR
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Please watch for yourself the double standards of SL police. Kicking women engaging in peaceful protests and offering water to a monk who was being unruly.
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Today
@MASumanthiran
and I visited the family of the man from Panadura who died whilst in Police custody. We expressed our condolences and pledged our support to help them seek justice. This is the third death resultant of police brutality/neglect within the last month.
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@GotabayaR
has, as expected, resorted to ordering the military under the pretense of maintaining law and order. If this is the beginning of Martial law, there is no coming back from it.
For the youth protesting for 🇱🇰, separate yourself from those creating chaos. 1/2
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Sri Lanka murder convict former MP Duminda Silva granted Presidential pardon
So all the hard work
@ChamuSOnline
did attacking the govt has paid off ?
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Let’s print some money and spend it !!!
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Senior SLPP members back to their usual antics of trying villainizeTamil MPs by calling them terrorists. Public security minister is also seen to be enjoying these false accusations whilst being seated next to the member on his feet. Shame on you
@MahindanandaA
1/2
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Your Holiness
@Pontifex
please include in your appeal the need for justice for Easter Sunday attack victims, Churches attacked in the North & East during the war & numerous priests who were killed or have gone missing during the last stages of the war.
#GoHomeGota2022
#GoHomeRanil
I unite myself to the sorrow of the people of Sri Lanka who continue to suffer the effects of political and economic instability. Together with the country's Bishops, I renew my appeal for peace and I implore those who have authority not to ignore the cry of the poor.
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RIP Sunil Perera A true legend .... In a divided country you helped unite everyone with your music.
#sunilperera
#gypsies
#baila
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It’s official, welcome to Chi-Lanka.
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Im not fazed about being called a "pariah" by the MPs of SLPP/SLFP for talking about the militarization of the Higher Education sector in Sri Lanka. I will continue to speak up for what is right.
@PodujanaParty
@DayasiriJ
@ParliamentLK
@rohithalk
@GotabayaR
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Dont let the agendas of others dialute the work you have done so far.
Get your hands off our future
@GotabayaR
. Resign and go home. 2/2
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Black Independence Day event in Batticaloa today 04/02/2023
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Batticaloa Police doing what they do best. Check out the military video recording
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Nothing is over till we see resignation letters from both
@GotabayaR
&
@RW_UNP
, all those responsible for destroying the lives of 22 Million Sri Lankans held accountable and the unresolved 74 year old root cause for this crisis is addressed
#GoHomeGota2022
#GoHomeRanil
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Thank you team Sri Lanka !!! Keeping us on our toes till the last man
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