Don’t betray the motherland for political gains – President

President Mahinda Rajapakshe requests all political leaders not to betray the dignity of the motherland for petty political gains. President made this request at a ceremony held at the Temple Trees.

He said that leaders of certain parties have tarnished the good name of the country in overseas travel and people should take a verdict about them. The President said any political party should organize people to come to power.

The President said every one should support the effort to defeat terrorism at a time the terrorists are losing ground and this crisis should not be passed over to the next generation.

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