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‘Artistes did not betray themselves for money’

Well-known actor and film personality Ravindra Randeniya yesterday strongly rejected claims by certain elements that artistes of the Denubima – Apekama Movement who are supporting President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the upcoming elections had betrayed themselves for money.

“Can opponents of President Mahinda Rajapaksa ever hope to win the hearts of artistes by making such denigrating statements?”, he questioned.

He was speaking at the inaugural media conference of the Movement to explain why it decided to support President Rajapaksa at the upcoming presidential election.

He requested rival political forces to refrain from making such remarks against the artistes.

They will not serve any purpose. No favour or support can be won from these baseless allegations , he added.

Randeniya challenged the main Opposition candidate to show if any artiste in the country can be bought over for money.

He said more than 95 percent of artistes in the country have rallied round President Rajapaksa in appreciation of his service towards the artistes.

“He is like a father figure to us artistes. All artistes should protect the President and elect him as the next President in the same as we elected him at the last election,” Randeniya said.

“Our Movement has decided to support President Mahinda Rajapaksa unconditionally,” he stressed.

He said that ending of the war itself is enough for his unanimous re-election as the President for the next term.

 

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