Colombo (News 1st): Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa met the people of the Northern Province today during a series of public rallies that commenced from Mannar. The public rally was held at the Mannar Public ground and he received a warm reception from the people of the Northern province. Political representatives, activists from civil organizations, and a large number of supporters attended the rally.

Minister Sajith Premadasa noted that in a united Sri Lanka, in a sovereign nation, in an undivided united nation they will distribute the maximum amount of power. He added that there will be no room for terrorism, murders, drug smuggling and child abuse in the country under my presidency. He stressed that there will be no room for any type of racism.

Minister Sajith Premadasa said;

“We are to launch a project to build a road connecting Puttalam, Mannar, and Jaffna. This road will be built in a manner where no harm will be done to the Wilpattu reserve in an environmentally friendly manner. We will provide the necessary equipment and relief for those engaged in the fisheries industry. Not only that, from the coastline of the country, up to 200 nautical miles the ocean belongs to our country. So far we haven’t taken proper use of this. We will implement other industries and uplift the fisheries industry in a way where oceanic resources will not be harmed. We will transform Mannar into a development hub. There are 5 district secretariat areas here in Mannar. We are to implement a major program centering on these 5 district secretariats. An industrial city will be formed in every district secretariat. The youth of the area will receive support like never before. When everyone in Mannar on the 16th, with no differences, vote Sajith Premadasa as the President, Mannar will be transformed into a development hub. With that, I wish you all the best.”

Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa visited the Bishop’s house in Mannar and obtained blessings from Bishop Rt. Rev Emmanuel Fernando. Sajith Premadasa briefed the Bishop about his future activities and engaged in a cordial discussion.

Meanwhile, Presidential Candidate of the New Democratic Front Sajith Premadasa attended a rally in the Wanathamulla, Sahashra-Pura area in Borella last night (November 7). Many supporters including party faithful, political representatives and civil activists supporting Sajith Premadasa attended the rally.

Speaking at the rally Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa said;

“In 2025, we hope to eradicate poverty in our motherland. We have to focus on garbage management and build houses for the homeless.  After the 16th when we take all subjects of Housing Ministry under one Ministry, we will completely solve the housing issue in the Borella area by 2025 . There are more than 1 million three wheeler drivers and we will provide a loan of Rs 300,000 without guarantors, and I have proposed to make it interest-free. Man’s greatest duty is to serve mankind. I am contesting this election to provide a historical service to the people. I ask you, isn’t this the time for a youthful leader? I urge you to give the fullest support and make Sajith Premadasa victorious and pave the path for a glorious era of development where history will be written in gold.”

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