MP offered Rs 30 m

*Attempt to destabilize country with assistance of foreign powers

*Given offer to stay abroad and live luxurious life

*Audio and video evidence on transaction

National Freedom Front Member of Parliament Mohamed Muzzamil producing several bundles of thousand rupee notes at a press conference yesterday said it was part of a bribe offered to him by a Muslim Member of Parliament to join the DNF presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka’s election campaign.

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Sampanthan signed two secret agreements with Fonseka, UNP

Tamil National Alliance leader R.Sampanthan had signed two secret agreements with NDF Presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. But the JVP, the second largest political party in the Fonseka camp were not aware of it, TNA Member of Parliament M.K.Sivajilingam who is also a candidate contesting the Presidential poll told the Daily News yesterday.

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Chandrasekeran’s wife extends party’s support to President

Up-country People’s Front President and wife of late Minister P. Chandrasekeran, Shanthini Chandrasekeran extended her party’s support to President Mahinda Rajapaksa. She and her party men met the President at Temple Trees on January 12.

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President promises safety for all

Thirikkovil Hindu Kovil to be developed :

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday vowed to build the country in which the people of all communities could live in peace without fear or intimidation.

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President at Ampara:

I will ensure better future for rural people

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said his victory at the forthcoming election will ensure a better future for the farmers, rural masses and all Sri Lankans who truly love the Motherland.

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