New Democratic Front Presidential Candidate Maithripala Sirisena says that democracy cannot be subdued by any other force. He made this statement at an event in Pitakotte on Thursday.

Presidential Candidate Maithripala Sirisena met with a group of war heroes on Thursday morning. The meeting was organised by the War Heroes For Good Governance organisation themed how to build the dignity of the soldier and how soldiers can contribute to good governance.

New Democratic Front – Presidential Candidate, Maithripala Sirisena said:

[quote] There is massive anti-government sentiment that is taking centre-stage. Based on the survey reports that we receive, our victory is at a very high level. Mahinda Rajapaksa is in a state of confusion. You might have witnessed recently when the President spoke he was speaking in rage. I always say, My dear Mahinda Rajapaksa do not get angry. Do not have any hatred. Do not suffer. There is a massive anti-government sentiment that is arising against you. You must understand this. Bow down to the people’s power. Be kind to the people. Be loving to them. You must understand democracy. It cannot be subdued by the power of money or weapons or even state power. You defeat is definite. We will record a resounding victory. [/quote]

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