A Colombo District candidate of the United Democratic Voice (UDV) party headed by actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake has announced his decision to leave the party, citing various reasons. 

Addressing the media today, Prasanna Adikari who was set to contest from the UDV questioned the legitimacy of the party and its ownership. 

“Questions have arisen on the ownership of the party. Especially, links between British- Sri Lankan entrepreneur Subaskaran Allirajah from Lycamobile and the party,” he said. 

The candidate also revealed another issue was the fact that the leader without civic rights was contesting from the Gampaha District and another candidate with dual citizenship was contesting from the Kalutara District.

“The public thinks they must vote for these two candidates. We know what happened to Diana Gamage in Parliament. She was removed from Parliament. Similarly, when these two candidates enter Parliament, it will become a legal issue,” he pointed out. 

The candidate explained that despite the public voting for Ranjan Ramanayake in the Gampaha District and for T.M. Dilshan in the Kalutara District, if they are removed from Parliament then the next in line from the party’s district will replace them in Parliament. 

“Therefore, Ranjan Ramanayake and T.M. Dilshan will not be elected to Parliament as you hoped. This is an issue. Is this a game or a mission for someone else? Is it an international conspiracy? These questions must be answered,” he added. (Newswire)

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The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition that was filed contesting the candidacy of actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake in the 2024 General Election, to be dismissed without a hearing.

Taking into consideration the preliminary objections presented by the respondents, the three-member Supreme Court bench consisting of Preethi Padman Surasena, Kumudini Wickramasinghe, and Achala Wengappuli issued the order today to dismiss the petition.

A member of an independent group contesting in the Gampaha District had filed the FR petition at the Supreme Court last week. 

The petitioner requested the court to issue an order rejecting the nomination paper of Ranjan Ramanayake who is set to contest from the Gampaha District representing the United Democratic Voice party.

The petitioner has sought a ruling on the grounds that Ranjan Ramanayake has no right to vote or sit in Parliament. (Newswire)

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A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka contesting the candidacy of actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake in the 2024 General Election.

A member of an independent group contesting in the Gampaha District filed the FR petition at the Supreme Court today. 

The petitioner has requested the court to issue an order rejecting the nomination paper of Ranjan Ramanayake who is set to contest from the Gampaha District representing the United Democratic Voice party.

The petitioner has sought for a ruling on the grounds that Ranjan Ramanayake has no right to vote or sit in Parliament.

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, the National Election Commission, and Returning Officers of the Gampaha District are named as respondents. (Newswire)

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The United Democratic Voice, the political party of actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake was officially launched in Colombo today.

The party was launched with the unveiling of its manifesto for the upcoming Parliamentary Election, which it will contest under the mic symbol.

At the launch, it was also announced that former Sri Lankan cricketer Tilakratne Dilshan and former MP Vadivel Suresh will contest the General Election from the United Democratic Voice.

Tilakratne Dilshan has also been appointed as the United Democratic Voice’s national organiser. (Newswire)

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Former MP and popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake will officially launch his new political party, United Democratic Voice, during a press briefing in Colombo today.

The party, which will contest under the mic symbol, is set to unveil its manifesto ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. (Newswire)

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Actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake says he is currently looking at the possibility of his franchise rights, under the circumstances of his Presidential pardon. 

Speaking to the media, the former Parliamentarian said that he has been advised by the Election Commission to bring the necessary documents related to the Presidential pardon for a discussion.

He further said that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had made available the necessary documents, which he had collected from the President’s office today. 

Ranjan Ramanayake revealed that he was studying the clauses of the Presidential pardon to understand the civil rights awarded under it, as it was hampering several activities such as overseas tours, health insurance, etc. 

In January 2021, Ranjan Ramanayake was sentenced to four years of Rigorous Imprisonment by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka for contempt of court. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Customs charged over Rs. 2.2 million in duty for laptops that were donated by a Sri Lankan residing in the USA for students in need, former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake said. 

The actor-turned-politician said this was the first time such a tax had been imposed on laptops given as donations.

“We were charged Rs. 2,286,000 as tax by the Customs. They said it was due to the VAT at 18%. We have never been taxed for donated laptops before,” he said. 

Ranjan Ramanayake expressed these views while addressing an event held to distribute over 200 laptops to Sri Lankan students in need.

The event conducted by the Ranjan Ramanayake Foundation was held at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday.

The free laptop donation by the Ranjan Ramanayake Foundation was conducted with the support of Indu Herath residing in the USA. (Newswire) 

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Sri Lankan actor and former MP Ranjan Ramanayake’s foundation has announced a donation programme to distribute free laptops to students in need. 

Accordingly, the laptops will be distributed on Tuesday (July 23) from 09.30 am to 01.00 pm at the Lotus Hall at BMICH in Colombo.

The free laptop donation by The Ranjan Ramanayake Foundation is being conducted with the support of Indu Herath residing in the USA.

According to the Ranjan Ramanayake Foundation, school and university students requiring laptops have been instructed to send their requests via WhatsApp to 077 362 4927.

In 2023, former MP Ranjan Ramanayake conducted a similar laptop donation programme supported by the Sri Lankan community residing in the US, including business persons and ordinary citizens.

At the time, nearly 500 laptops had been donated to the actor during his stay in the USA to perform in musical programmes after which he commenced a special programme in Sri Lanka to distribute free laptops to students in need. (Newswire)

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Sri Lankan actor turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake is set to work in a movie produced by Indian entertainment company, ‘Lyca Productions’. 

The movie is expected to be of one of the most popular icons in Sri Lankan cinema of all time, Vijaya Kumaratunga.

Ranjan Ramanayake met Lyca Group Chairman Allirajah Subaskaran recently to officially announce the collaboration. (NewsWire)

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The group that destroyed Sri Lanka through various corruptions has appointed Ranil Wickremesinghe as the President to protect themselves, former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake said.

Speaking to reporters today, Ranjan Ramanayaka stated thereby, the President is in a position to pay attention to the opinions of the said group.

The former MP, however, advised that President Ranil Wickremesinghe must follow in the footsteps of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew to get rid of such corrupt individuals if he wants to create history.

“Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew was elected through the support of two mafia groups. Following his election, he executed the groups, which helped him build Singapore into a developed nation. President Ranil Wickremesinghe must follow in his footsteps if he wants to create history in Sri Lanka,” he revealed to the media. (NewsWire)

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