Cooperate with President at April 8 polls

It is the duty of the public to extend their cooperation to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the April 8 General Election and give a strong mandate to change the existing electoral system that has led to strong competition among candidates lined with hatred for one another, Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Maha Nayaka Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter said in a statement yesterday.

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President for unique development model

Sri Lanka should have its own unique model of development based on its strengths and resources, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing a massive public rally at Kirillawela, Mahara yesterday held in support of Gampaha district UPFA candidates contesting the Parliamentary polls.

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General Election 2010

Propaganda meetings, canvassing end today

The General Election campaign 2010 will end at midnight today. All propaganda meetings and canvassing should cease by that time. This is the first general election to be held in all 22 electoral districts after the defeat of terrorism.

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President on UNP parliamentarians who crossed over :

None joined Govt for financial gain

‘I will look after them’:

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday stressed that not a single UNP parliamentarian crossed over to the Government for financial gain. The President categorically denied the UNP allegation that the Government secured the majority in Parliament by paying the Opposition members who were willing to cross over.

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