SJB goes to steal votes, NPP has forgotten the past - Ranil

COLOMBO (News 1st); Independent Presidential Candidate and President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the current government has proven that political parties can unite for the benefit of the country, and as a result, the effort to build a new Sri Lanka is underway. 

He claimed that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has resorted to vote-stealing and remarked that the National People's Power (NPP) party has lost touch with its history, making it difficult for them to progress without acknowledging their past.

"What have the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and National People’s Power (NPP) contributed to the country? The SJB was caught trying to steal votes from Tamil parties and now struggles to even enter Jaffna. Political parties should avoid such pitfalls. The NPP, too, has forgotten its past and cannot progress without acknowledging it. Their historical forgetfulness is evident, as they seem to have erased the year 1971 from their memory. We must contend with such a group," said the President.

President Wickremesinghe made these remarks while addressing the 73rd anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

The President also stated that he will always remember the SLFP’s support in rebuilding the nation over the past two years.

"Our goal is to enhance people’s lives and advance the country. Today, there are no longer queues for gas, fuel, or medicine. However, I am creating one new queue: the line at the polling stations on September 21. I will ensure that this queue remains strong and active," added the President.