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In today's episode of India Global, two years after the collapse of Sri Lanka's economy and widespread protests that forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country and resign, the island nation will head to polls on September 21 to elect a new president as its political establishment continues to face substantial challenges. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Sri Lanka's current President and independent candidate in the upcoming election Ranil Wickremesinghe in an exclusive NDTV interview.
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[@sudhar141]

NDTV , We condemn this unethical act of the media by violating the laws and doing an election at this time in Sri Lanka. At this time, you come to Sri Lanka and do not respect the rules and regulations of Sri Lanka. Even though he is called president, this president is not elected by popular vote. The crime committed by such a person to this country can not elaborate now . People were rejected him in the last election, his forty-seven years in his parliamentary history he has done branders to this country, so people will hive appropriate answers on 21st and on 22nd NDTV you will realize that . We don’t like your interfering in the country's problems.

[@MrSleeping]

As per my prediction, for the first time in Sri Lanka, the country will shift to a left-wing party. All the candidates from the southern parties are corrupt, so the next president will come from the left-wing party, NPP. The candidate is Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD).

[@jackhoward5822]

Not first time. Slfp was a left wing party

[@broskey1238]

Shame on you ranil. You are clearly violating election law of Sri Lanka/ constitution of Sri Lanka. Nobody is to promote their campaign since yesterday. Yet here u are, clearly violating that law.

[@michaelchrysostom6530]

Correct

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

Ranil Wickramasinghe is a leader who works for the country. It is because of his economic policies that the country has come forward today.

[@deshanperera8934]

This not srilankan chanel ndtv I Indian chanel 😂😂

[@sw3757]

Tell NDTV

[@hikibiris90]

You fool!! Is this a Sri Lankan Channel? It’s an Indian Channel. And Ranil is not just a candidate, he is the current president. Most ungrateful people like you always finds the errors in whatever he does, it clearly shows what kind of a mentality you jvp buggers have

[@NimaldeMel-lz8jw]

The countdown has begun. These are his last hours ever as the unelected president. During his 47 years of politics, he has done enough damage to the country.

[@NextMeds]

Violation of sri Lankan election law 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@biz_master]

Dear NDTV, I would like to bring to your attention a potential violation of election laws in Sri Lanka. According to these laws, presidential candidates are prohibited from making any public statements to media during the two days leading up to the election Your current promotion of one candidate during this time may give him an unfair advantage over his rivals. kindly urge you to cease such promotional activities during this critical period. Upholding the integrity of the electoral process is crucial. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

[@livingtech2861]

Do you think they don't know that.. they are supporting politicians who perform according to their propaganda .. in other words they want politicians whom they can buy..😂😂

[@ruwangunawardana1612]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ravinath89]

What makes you think that this was recorded on the 19th and on the 18th? 😂

[@Divyafernando-t8i]

His efforts to improve infrastructure have positively impacted the country’s development.

[@nevilkumara-b5j]

He is a true leader for positive sri lanka ❤

[@DilrukshiBagya]

Keep shining,RANIL WICKRAMASINGHE ❤️👊!!!!

[@sameeramadusanka3859]

This is not a big deal. Please look who owns NDTV? Its Gautam Adani. This is not NDTV This Adani TV

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

Ranil is an intelligent leader who thinks about the future of the country as well as the people of the country.❤️💯🇱🇰

[@bizsmartworld6137]

Go and find out who owns Sirasa TV Siyatha TV Hiru TV Sun TV BBC CNN 😅😂

[@bernardgunasekera]

😂​@@bizsmartworld6137

[@UdithaSandaruwan-k3u]

President Ranil, your efforts are truly appreciated

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

Ranil was the only intelligent leader who successfully faced that challenge for us, even though they came to vote without shame in the country that Ranil built.

[@paliperera]

Most disastrous and anti-democratic president we had so far he's violating the constitution and election law for his benefit. India is supporting this maniac going against the majority wish of the Sri Lankan people.

[@sivrav5541]

You wait ,will be worst,all are brainless People,no way out System change Since 1948 what is Happen,keep on lieing

[@kbanda406]

What about the election law violation??? Is it justifiable?

[@prasanthakumara1742]

Even this time also violating the law of srilanka election commission issued so what we expect from this old man definitely let him to go home as per the decision of citizens.

[@kbanda406]

😂😂😂he talks about new legislation while breaking them borad day light 😢😢😢

[@pradhansenapatiratne712]

Oh so Adani supports Ranil!? Thanks for letting us know.. now we know whom not to vote for.. 😂

[@abcxyz-e8t]

Ranil is displaying the dishonesty, lawlessness and his deceitfulness in the wake of his imminent loss. People are ready to free themselves from the clutches of his tyranny

[@livingtech2861]

AkD, not corrupt old politicians like ranil... please india keep that old fellow and give us a plastic bucket..😂😂

[@vipuladasanayaka1626]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@kbanda406]

😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LalPathiranage]

Thanks for your commitment to making things better, Mr. President! 🌟 Sri Lanka is definitely on an upward swing, and the positive changes are thanks to your leadership. 🙌

[@danithasjp9830]

Ranil❤

[@nadeeshapiumal1998]

2 days remaining for ranil...😂😂😂 Then it will AKD..❤❤❤ he will be a sri lanka greatest president..❤❤

[@TShop-vo4ky]

The results of this gonna be similar to last year Gotabhaya

[@gamithawanasinghe4096]

english hadaganim issellama...Sri lanka greatest president,mokak?? He will be the greatest president in sri lanka kiyalada kiyanne...ane paw..anura ewi pakak...paw oya! Ranil dinanne..kata puka wahagena nidaganim!

[@-._.-What-Is-Up-._.-]

​ @gamithawanasinghe4096 Haha, kiddo, have you seen Sudaa’s surveys on the upcoming election? The real fight is between Sajith and AKD, and let’s be honest-AKD's got the upper hand. As for Ranil and Namal? Please, they don’t stand a chance.

[@vipuladasanayaka1626]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mohammadranees35]

​@gamithawanasinghe4096 😂😂😂

[@Fatboyslimsl]

Shame on you NDTV, Shame on you Ranil.

[@harithahewage7365]

3rd class media supporting a crook in the 11th hour 😂😂😂

[@rajk2169]

Sri-Lanka has been on a downward spiral since 1948, because of divisive politics, corruption, incompetence, majoritarianism and nepotism. Sri-Lanka has a huge public sector and a large military. More than 1.5 million people work in the public sector. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), active troops per 1,000 people: Sri-Lanka - 11 Pakistan - 3 India - 2 Malaysia - 4 UK - 3 It also has around 500 state-owned companies (compared to about 600 state-owned companies in India). Sri-Lanka’s exports are worth just US $15bn a year. Taiwan with the same size population exports more US $430 bn a year! Sri-Lanka has too many political and structural issues, and therefore trying to build an export-driven economy is just a pipe dream!

[@rasikamalalasekara]

We are not a part of India. our country has always stood strong as a nation throughout the history of our motherland. For the past 76 years, this corrupt regime has destroyed our country.India often seeks to create instability in Sri Lanka. However, this time, AKD will undoubtedly be the next president of Sri Lanka.

[@UdithaSandaruwan-k3u]

Wickremesinghe’s commitment to democratic values is commendable.

[@harithahewage7365]

Go in front of a mirror dude .. this interview it self is a violation of country’s election law .. democratic values my foot ..

[@NiramalaMaduwanthi-c5e]

Thank you for your steadfast leadership Your leadership is leading us towards prosperity❤

[@silvag9383]

India need ranil 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vipuladasanayaka1626]

We need anura❤❤❤❤

[@frommars-sl8iv]

India loves AKD

[@Imzan-eg6pg]

Indiawe 🏳️‍🌈 samajeta thamaa mekawa oone😂

[@rajk2169]

Sri-Lanka has asked the IMF for bailout 16 times in the last 52 years. Sri-Lanka has failed to complete IMF programs nine times! The last IMF program was terminated by Gotabaya Rajapaksa in early 2020, because he did not like the conditions imposed by the IMF! After bankrupting the country, the regime went to the IMF again about two years ago! Successive Sri-Lankan regimes have printed money and mismanaged the economy. In 1950, one US dollar bought Rs 5. When Gotabaya was elected in November 2019, one US dollar bought Rs 180. Now, one US dollar can buy Rs 300. Ranil’s claim of stabilizing the currency is nonsense!

[@russeldunusinghe1757]

Indian media should not interfere in the presidential election of Sri Lanka. There will be a wrong opinion about India among the people of Sri Lanka.

[@Divyafernando-t8i]

He has played a key role in advancing Sri Lanka’s international relations.

[@SankaDineth-i1z]

Ranil, your recommendations will help us Best wishes to you,

[@rohanasunnath5986]

One and only leader in sri lanka 🇱🇰 he is ranil ..vote for motherland ...vote for ranil

[@rumadenipitiya2666]

Great speech. Thanks NDTV.

[@dianakotigala8709]

Law crims

[@thamudaj1896]

This is india , always play dirty politics with sri lanka , Shame

[@vipuladasanayaka1626]

Yes

[@AshenMaduaha]

Ranil's leadership is transformative.

[@raviperera1769]

Ranil will definitely be President on the 22nd

[@lastersilva534]

We love India 🇮🇳. This is our great president. Now and future 🔮. ❤.

[@jegannamanadanj5797]

We vote ranil ranil ranil ranil ranil ranil ranil ranil ranil ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KawyaEdirisinghe-l3q]

President Ranil, your vision is shaping our future.

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

If Ranil had not come forward for us then for the country, we would still be polling today

[@rathnasirijayaratne4329]

Adani's money talking violating Sri Lankan election law.

[@thamudaj1896]

This channel is violating the election laws of Sri lankan while staying in colombo , disgusting . Election commission should take action

[@peekeye8254]

then asked election commission to file case against NDTV. good luck with that. lol

[@Krishan_jay]

අම්මෝ ජෙප්පෝ මේකෙ ෆයර් වෙලා 😂

[@GemSun-sc4qb]

Mr Ranil has alteady lost the presidency. There is no point in giving him an interview.

[@sawaniUpeksha-d5d]

An intelligent leader with rich experience like Ranil is the one who should be there for the country. Anyway, only he can build the country. In a country like India, he has to show his ability to support the president.

[@OviduKawshalya-f7u]

The country’s future is looking brighter under your leadership, Mr. President! 🌞 Your hard work is making a significant impact, and Sri Lanka is moving forward positively. 🚀

[@vipuladasanayaka1626]

Never

[@lastersilva534]

This great president have a brain like Einstein ❤

[@mohammadranees35]

🐃

[@ChamariAthukorala-y4n]

Your vision and dedication inspire us all

[@prasadsilva3699]

Shame on you NDTV for promoting a corrupt rejected politician and violating Sri Lankas election law. This man was in parliament for 47 years and 6 times prime minister, look where is Sri Lanka now. People have clearly rejected this corrupt individual for a reason.

[@samalrathnayake4368]

Indian government and people need to understand that Sri Lanka has been run by a handful of powerful families for the past 76 years. These aren’t just political parties, they’re family dynasties. The current president is even related to a former president who ruled in 1977. These families have held the power for decades, keeping normal citizens from ever becoming president. They act like godfathers, controlling the people and the economy, leading the country into its current economic crisis. When the crisis hit, the president at the time couldn’t handle it and had to flee the country, just like Sheikh Hasina once did. His successor? Another family member. People are frustrated and disappointed, but there hasn’t been an alternative-until now. Enter the JVP, a small political party made up of regular people. Their leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been in politics for a long time and even served as a minister in 2004. He’s been fighting against the corruption of these families, exposing their wrongdoings. But for years, people didn’t listen-they trusted the families who claimed to care for them, but in reality, betrayed them. Now, Sri Lankans are realizing that Anura was right all along. The people want change. They want to strip these families of their power and elect someone who will truly work for them. If Anura Kumara becomes president, Sri Lanka can finally break free from this cycle of corruption and begin to thrive. The current president is lying to the world about the state of the country. Sri Lankan politics is a blood game, run by godfathers, murderers, and traitors. The people want to win with Anura, and that’s the naked truth of Sri Lanka.

[@kbanda406]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️e🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

There was a similar struggle in our country before.. But when the country fell due to that struggle, only President Ranil gave strength to the country.. Strong leadership is what our country needs.❤️

[@SheronKumara]

Yeah sure he is the one we need right now ❤

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

Ranil Wickramasinghe was the only hero for us who bravely accepted the challenge of the fallen country without even thinking about himself.

[@bernardgunasekera]

As voters of Sri Lanka we all should condem the arrogancy of Ranil allowing this broadcast to go ahead today whilst to there is s total ban on campaigns since mid night last night, in anger for this act think twice who you vote for

[@ishaqiqbal3691]

The president violating the election rule 😅

[@DanukaNimsara-l2j]

Great work,ranil wickramasinghe❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williammahaendran1367]

NDTV has eventually disrespeted the election rules of Srilanka. Just because Ranil is playing lawlessness , it doesnt mean news channel which is from India, who we respect India a lot should engage in such manner of disrespecting peoples voting rights and election rule of the country. NDTV , now you know why srilankans doesnt like Ranil, bcz of these stunt and these vialation of laws.

[@nilanthagunasekara5640]

You are the genious

[@Shamilaliyanarachchi-i9c]

Thank you, President Ranil! Your leadership is inspiring.❤

[@Imzan-eg6pg]

He breaking rules, Horek kiyala kiwwata therennema nahane🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Homeaccount-v6j]

Ranil is dirty gentlemen with clean suit and manipulates anything for his personal polictics.... dirty man😅

[@MrDaskon]

Job well done Mr. President ✌

[@jayzsl]

I am not blaming NDTV for violating election law it is Ranil Wickremesinghe fault. It is his responsibility to adhere to law.

[@jackdon1206]

NDTV Colluding with a loser.

[@ruwangunawardana1612]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@arun.kahaduwaarachchi]

That's not a violation of election law. He is not only a candidate but the president still in power. Until the power transition after the election, he can attend interviews by either global or local media, as the president not as a candidate.

[@jayzsl]

@arun.kahaduwaarachchi ok let's think he can but if Ranil were a true gentleman, he wouldn't resort to this, especially when talking about other candidates. It just shows how corrupt and cheap he is. By choosing these 2 days to speak about other candidates while others can't respond is a very cheap 3rd class move.

[@mohammadranees35]

😂

[@shehanp1]

Ranil Wickramasinghe is clearly violating the election laws of srilanka. Ndtv you are to be blamed equally too.. Very dissapointed.

[@nethminasubashinsana-nt2ow]

Great to see the country moving forward under your guidance, Mr. President! 🌞 Your leadership is steering Sri Lanka towards a brighter and more stable future. 🚀👏

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

Ranil Wickramasinghe, who solved our problems for us and ended the queue era, is a true hero of our country.

[@SheronKumara]

As sri lanka citizens , we haven't another best option except Ranil wickramasinghe right now . Every one are wishing he must become our next president ❤

[@danithasjp9830]

The best leadership for sri lanka

[@LalPathiranage]

The great leader ship Ranil Wikramasinghe❤

[@Azeemruk]

Whoever comes and intreview it’s not a issue our new president of srilanka is AKD❤

[@raviperera1769]

Ranil has put the country on track .other jokers are rubbish .

[@DishaFernando-yz3mg]

Ranil Wickremesinghe’s vision for economic reform is progressive and forward-thinking.

[@NiramalaMaduwanthi-c5e]

Ranil leads by examples Ranil empowers others. Ranil's vision is clear.

[@beastvfx868]

Grand father .. f%%%k with this .....😂

[@NimalChandrasiri-r5n]

Ranil’s calm in the storm! 🌪️ He’s always focused on what’s best for the country, even when things get tough. So much respect for him! ✨🚀

[@greatalexander-qz1nz]

Yeah thats right ❤

[@primaljayanfernando]

Here comes the adani's channel 😂😂😂u indian channels so concern about Ranil.Victory to AKD is sure❤

[@silvag9383]

AKD ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elegantcat9555]

Airing a program that promotes a candidate is prohibited during the silent period which began at 00:00 September 19, 2024. While I understand that, as an Indian company, you are not bound by Sri Lankan laws, your blatant disregard for them is incredibly disappointing.

[@bernardgunasekera]

How unfair to televise a programme to give publicity to one candidate when there is s total ban by the Election commission, it shows how arrogant and idiotic manner as the president behaving by allowing you to telecast a programme when there is a total ban on aring programmes since midnight last night, this man talks on your programme talks about law and order, what he is doing is unlawful What ever you do to support this man it will not work, he will have to be very lucky to even become third, he is acting bravely and playing psychology on voters but they are too clever for that they will not take any notice in what he is saying. It is sheer arrogance of the NDTV to telecast this programme today, it is the same as dropping lentils by air by the Indian air force during the war. How dare you allowed him to criticise the his opponents. This man has two cases pending 1 Central Bank Bond Scsm 2.Easter Sunday Bombings The programme was full of blatant lies. The RAJAPSKSES WOULD not have given the post of presidency to ANURA OR SARATH FONSEKA, both of them would have taken action against the rulers for CORRUPTIONS, MURDERS.

[@stmstudeos9812]

Indian media not subject to sl election rules And Anura and his bayya's don't have any English skills😅

[@tennysonchandrasiri]

sheer shamelessness of the both.

[@danithasjp9830]

Ranil is the best leader for sri lanka❤

[@MrAlinda1978]

ranil..You are clearly violating election law of Sri Lanka/ constitution of Sri Lanka

[@silvag9383]

AKD ❤

[@OUSLLLBClass]

Ask ranil why they burned tamils alive in 1983

[@sadie6141]

Oh yeah?? Must ask the JVP folks as well of their antics of burning people inside tires regardless of cast nor creed ..and burning down government assets through your memory lane of Sri Lankan historical affairs.

[@SenuriKavindaya-vx6ox]

Ranil Wickramasinghe was the only hero for us who bravely accepted the challenge of the fallen country without even thinking about himself.❤

[@user-sureshsrinivasan]

I wish I am the prime minister of Sri Lanka.. the presenter s incompetent...😂

[@Imzan-eg6pg]

Anura Kumara Dissanayake❤ is our president.

[@SunSajeew]

Shame on you NDTV 👎👎👎👎👎

[@kasunch89]

For better Sri Lanka.. RW ❤

[@NishanthaKarunapala]

Your efforts are making a lasting difference🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@primaljayanfernando]

Withing 48hours u want be able to change the perception of this grand farther take him to india if u are so concern about this fox.

[@OviduKawshalya-f7u]

Appreciate your dedication to making things better, Mr. President! 🚀 Sri Lanka is on the right track and seeing real progress under your leadership. 🌟🙌

[@Mindfulnessmentor-yn1ez]

Ranil is best for the country at the money, other two candidates are not capable

[@deshanperera8934]

Marketing next level

[@TheNimaldez]

Excellent interview!

[@sardhagunasekera2937]

Dear NDTV and all Indian channels. you are vialating the election rules in Sri Lanka. You cant interview any candidate now.

[@ASHEN_ONLINE-Bhathiya_Ashen]

රනිල් ඉන්දියා 😂

[@MINDMATTERS9]

Akd ❤

[@dianakotigala8709]

This is political crim ranil you willbe punish buy sri lanka people. How ranjan suffering😢

[@beastvfx868]

Try and try with this lady.... 😂

[@sanjeewa3496]

Disgusting NDTV & Ranil

[@artrumco999]

Ready to go home fox.....pack your things....

[@KevinJansz-o6g]

Why there only interve this guy even every one knows that he going to lose