Namal Rajapaksa ready to lead if government dissolves
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on February 22, 2025 - 11:01 am

MP Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), stated that he is ready to take over the country at any moment if the President dissolves the government.
He made this statement while attending a membership promotion program at the party headquarters.
The SLPP conducted a digital technology-based membership promotion program yesterday morning (February 21) at its headquarters on Nelum Mawatha, Battaramulla.
The event was held under the leadership of MP Namal Rajapaksa, the party’s National Organizer.
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Has NR gone crazy??? Very early dementia ??? If one does not know his limitations, it is certainly a big problem !!!
There was a story about the fox that walked, walked and walked after a sheep with something juicy that was hanging their looked like going to fall at any moment. Didn’t one of your parent tel you the story?
Though some accusations are yet to be proven, Malimawa came to power mainly through accusations to previous Rajapakse regime. Namal should understand that he got only 2.5% votes. He is under the illusion that if/when Malimawa get unpopular masses will automatically vote for another Rajapakse regime! Opposition has to be well organized under a different leadership other than someone from the Rajapakse clan.
The NPP/JVP Govt will not fall because of its sheer numbers in Parliament.
All elected leaders are enjoying a do-nothing taxpayer-funded holiday which will continue in the next 5 years.
The RW government’s policies and initiatives are being meticulously implemented; they will run out of ideas once they end.
Following the IMF’s 4th tranche, FOREX reserves will dwindle rapidly. Dissent will be squashed.
Also in doubt are the next round of elections due in 5 years.