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一 |     Colombo, Oct 19 (UNI) President Ranil Wickremesinghe is as corrupt as any other politician and he cannot save Sri Lanka from the present economic crisis, the leader of the country's largest leftist group said in remarks published on Wednesday.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) also said that the mass protests in Sri Lanka failed to achieve its aim of capturing power although it forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee "for want of proper leadership and planning", The Island newspaper reported.
Dissanayake has said ‘Aragalaya’, as the mass protests against Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic mess was known, failed "for want of proper leadership and planning though it compelled Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give up executive powers".
He pointed out in a television interview that although the Rajapaksas’ power collapsed, "they were able to quickly regain, and consolidate political power, by installing UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to complete the remainder of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s term".
The JVP leader added that the incumbent Wickremesinghe administration was as corrupt as successive Rajapaksa administrations.
He felt that having forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee Sri Lanka, the protest should have been diverted towards Parliament and force the government to dissolve it and call for a fresh election.
Because of this failure, the Rajapaksas succeeded in regaining political power, he added.
Commenting on former Army chief and MP Sarath Fonseka’s assertion that the ongoing anti-government struggle may lead to another armed rebellion, the JVP leader emphasized that his party wouldn’t go on that path again.
The JVP launched insurgencies in 1971 and 1987-89, leaving thousands dead.
Asked to explain the JVP's strategy, Dissanayake said they believed that the government should be relentlessly pressed until it called a general election.
“We’ll secure power through elections,” he said, warning the electorate not to be deceived by the Rajapaksas and Wickremesinghe again.
Dissanayake alleged that the the leader of the main opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, "was also part of the utterly corrupt political party system that ruined the country".
"(Premadasa) as well as a vast majority of those around him cannot absolve themselves of waste, corruption, mismanagement and irregularities though they now pretended to be paragons of virtue," he added.
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二 |     Siddhant Chaturvedi has recently revealed the first look poster of the biopic of legendary filmmaker V Shantaram, titled V Shantaram - The Rebel of Indian Cinema. The newly released poster presents Siddhant in a striking and era-specific look that mirrors the intensity, vision and creative rebellion associated with Shantaram.                                                                 View this post on Instagram          A post shared by Camera Take Films (@cameratakefilms)               Speaking about taking on the role, Siddhant said, "Portraying V Shantaram ji is one of the greatest honours of my life. The more I read about his journey, the more humbled I felt. He wasn’t just a pioneer of Indian and global cinema, he was a visionary who kept pushing forward no matter the obstacles. Stepping into his world has been my most transformative experience as an actor. His life moved me deeply and reminded me of the power of perseverance. It’s a lesson I hope to hold close, both in my work and in every moment of my life."The film is written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, and presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films and Roaring Rivers Productions. It is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde. The movie will trace the extraordinary journey of the auteur, from the silent-film era to the evolution of sound and colour. It will highlight his storytelling and enduring cultural impact.Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande said “V Shantaram has been a huge source of inspiration for me as a filmmaker. His courage to experiment and his vision shaped so much of the cinema we know today. Telling his story is an honour and I hope we do justice to the man behind the legend. With this first poster, we are sharing a glimpse of that journey, with Siddhant Chaturvedi stepping into a role we always believed he was meant to play.”Producer Subhas Kale added, “V Shantaram ji’s legacy is one of the strongest pillars of Indian cinema. His vision, his struggles and his innovations continue to inspire all of us who work in this industry. With this film, we hope to honour his journey in the most sincere way possible. As we unveil the first poster today, we are proud to have Siddhant Chaturvedi step into his shoes. His sincerity and commitment make him a fitting face to carry forward Shantaram ji’s legacy.”          Producer Sarita Ashwin Varde added, "V Shantaram isn’t just one of the greatest architects of Indian cinema, he is its heartbeat. Yet his extraordinary vision and contributions have often remained under celebrated. With this film, we hope to bring his legacy into the spotlight. Siddhant Chaturvedi was our first and only choice for the part. His passion and sincerity made him the natural choice to portray Shantaram ji on screen.”Also Read: Siddhant Chaturvedi Opens Up on Hindi Cinema’s Disconnect and Gen-Z’s Power。

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