Discussions unsuccessful: President reiterates that premiership will not be handed back to Ranil
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The second discussion between President Maithreepala Sirisena and the MPs of the United national front yesterday ended without conclusion.
The group held a special discussion last Friday with the president, which was also inconclusive.
it was then decided that discussions would continue on Sunday at 8 pm, however that discussion was postponed to Monday.
the MPs of the United national front engaged in another discussion with the leader of the UNP Ranil Wickramasinghe regarding facts that the president should draw his attention too.
The discussion was held between the president and the representatives of the UNF last night following the announcement of the order issued by the court of appeal.
The however president noted during that discussion that he will not reappoint Ranil Wickramasinghe has the prime minister, even in the instance of all 225 MPs submitting a written request for this.
(Source: Hiru News)
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Where ever Ranil goes problems follow. He has more than 23 defeats. He never have up leadership. Then during Madam Chandrikas time he was removed from PM position in a similar manner. Now HE Sirisena did that gain in 2018. Never give up. Never run away. Motto of his alma mater is ‘Learn or Depart’ I am sure he is still learning and until he learned from books and men he will never depart. R….O….Y….A…L
Ranil Wickremasinghe is the most resilient political personality of our times.
True he has been kicked around many times, from within his Party and political colleagues.
Ranil has been and continues to be castigated as having no grassroots appeal.
However, Ranil Wickremasinghe is fundamentally the only politician of our times who strongly believes in a Parliamentary system of democracy where the aspirations of the citizens are delivered through debate and discussion, compromise and leadership in a Parliamentary environment.
Ranil Wickremasinghe learns everyday (Disce Aut Discede) and applies his learning to emerging situations.
Having fought for many causes and earned victory, Ranil has clearly demonstrated potential to walk away from the benefits of victory that accrue to him, personally.