The Opposition leader reiterated that UNP only promises what it does and does what it promises , unlike high sounding promises in the chinthanas and manthras . The UNP which always thinks ahead has already finalized the plan to upgrade the Palaly airport to international standard .
The UNP has always stood for national harmony and peace among all communities , and therefore will do justice to all communities. He promised to convert Jaffna into a modern place that could compete with Indian cities like Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad . Pooneryn and Pallai will be modernized and factories will be established , he added.
The Opposition leader inspired hopes among the fishermen by promising to increase the loans from Rs. one million to two million to purchase boats . University students will not be left in the lurch . Every University student will be granted a laptop computer and a two year special job training , Ranil observed.














