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2005 Presidential Election News |
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Prime Minister Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa Meets with Former Parliamentarians of People Alliance at his official residence ‘Temple Trees’ on 19th (Pix by Sudath Silva)
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JHU drops their main demand for Sri Lanka PM
[Sep. 20, 2005]
“It’s going to definitely have an impact for PM’s campaign.”
Sept 20, Colombo: In its latest move, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) has decided to withdraw its main demand from presidential candidate Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to introduce an anti-conversion bill in Parliament.
Other religious groups had worried over the demand and the Prime Minister managed to convince them at the last minute.
“It’s going to definitely have an impact for PM’s campaign,” a senior Catholic leader told ColomboPage on condition of anonymity.
Earlier, the JHU strongly lobbied for introducing an anti-conversion bill in Parliament, amidst criticism by religious and human right activists.
“JHU decided to withdraw the bill as the threat of conversion to other religions would not exist when PM Rajapaksa becomes the President,” JHU parliamentary group leader Ven. Athuraliye Rathna thero said.
Minority religious groups, specifically Catholics and other Christians, had expressed disappointment over the PM’s electoral pact with the JHU.
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Mahinda's Vision for the Country:
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CHANGE Sri Lanka to be a Modern State whilst Fostering the National Heritage
and Culture with Peaceful Co-existence among the Communities of Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims
and others, instilling Economic Growth and Prosperity; and Maintaining Friendly Relationship
with all Nations.
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President addresses the SLFP rally at Ruwanwella today
[August 18, 2008] |
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President participates in the closing ceremony of Kandy Perahera
[August 17, 2008] |
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President Rajapaksa meets Chinese leader
[August 07, 2008] |
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President meets Sri Lankan Olympic athletes
[August 07, 2008] |
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AMBASSADOR JALIYA WICKRAMASURIYA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
[July 29, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka Olympic team meets President
[July 28, 2008] |
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Historical Buddhists Jathaka stories go online
[July 20, 2008] |
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President awards top business leaders in Sri Lanka
[July 15, 2008] |
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Federation of Self Employees celebrates its first anniversary with the President
[July 14, 2008] |
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Former police chief swears in as Governor of Northern Province
[July 07, 2008] |
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Former police chief swears in as Governor of Northern Province
[July 03, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka's new IGP calls on President
[July 02, 2008] |
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Outgoing IGP calls on President
[June 30, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka honours its fallen war heroes
[June 07, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka President arrives in Rome
[June 02, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka minister elected to chair WHO Executive Board
[May 28, 2008] |
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Hisbullah sworn in as Provincial Health Minister
[May 22, 2008] |
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Vesak Poya today at the Temple Trees
[May 19, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka's first Eastern Province Chief Minister appointed
[May 16, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka President addresses Oxford Union
[May 13, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka President arrives in London to address the Oxford Union
[May 12, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka Jathika Ranaviru Commemoration Flag Day
[May 07, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka President opens Oluvil Port construction project in the East
[May 06, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka President honours officers of the Armed Forces
[May 02, 2008] |
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Sri Lanka Ruling Party May Day rally at Dehiattakandiya in Ampara
[May 01, 2008] |
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Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka
[April 28, 2008] |
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Nanda Mathew appointed as Governor of Uva Provincial Council
[April 25, 2008] |
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