First clear yourself, says Govt. to SF
Government spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the former army commander Sarath Fonseka should clear himself first before pointing fingers at the government.
“The fact of the matter is that he should clear himself before he makes allegations against the government or somebody else. The fact still remains that his son- in-law is a wanted man and is absconding. He should accept that and bring him before justice and clear himself if he is so keen about anti-corruption,” he said.
When it was pointed out by ‘Daily Mirror’ that the former army commander had clearly stated that he and his family were the victims of a political witch-hunt, Rambukwella queried if Fonseka was implying that the judiciary was corrupt?.Daily mirror website reported
“In that case he must first tell the country that the judiciary is corrupt. If he says that the entire judiciary is corrupt that is a different story. But if he believes in the judiciary he must first be cleared before he points his finger at anybody else,” he said.
When questioned about the former army commander’s manifesto in which he has said that the entire country was riddled with political interference, Rambukwella said that Fonseka himself had been brought in as the army commander due to political interference. “In fact a retired army officer was brought in as the army commander and that can be interpreted as political interference. Appointing him as the army commander was a clear mistake and he has been part and parcel of what he is alleging,” he said.
Source: Government News Portal
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appoinitng retired SF YES, this is a political interferance . this interfearance is for the benefit of the country . we are talking about ill- interferancees .
what are u talking Minister we are not fools we can realize bad and good.
If Danuna Tillekerane, Mr Sarath Fonseka’s son-in-law, should surrender to the IGP and prove his innocence. If CJ Dr Shirani Banbaranayake finds Danuna a criminal or offender, he should serve his term and be rehabilitated. It is easy to find other husbands in the US.
MR minister ,are u trying to fool public saying that appointing SF as army commander was a great mistake.U must understand that without his appointment as commander of SL army we never won the war.How do u say so in public wearing a national dress.When the war was over didnt u all said that SF was the great commander of SL Army.Then how do u say it was a mistake and without beating Prabakaran can u move here and there freely and talk like this. Forget the politics and try to speak honestly.
Good comment Anoma, why is this guy hiding? if he is innocent, he should go to police and prove his innocence.
Sisira, whoever was appointed Army Commander, the war was won because of the leadership of the Rajapaksa family. The Rajapaksa leaders supported by others like Keheliya and Rohitha Bogollagama stood up to the World. Even French and UK Foreign ministers personally came to Colombo to save LTT Sun God and also UN’s Bangi Moon appeal to save LTT. But it is only Mahinda and Gota who said no to the “do-gooders”. Sarath Fonseka could not complete the war, he handover war to Gota and he went to China in the last days.
Anoma, also agree with you. Danuna is not Fonseka family any more. In America, they cahnge husband and wife every two years. Even Sri Lankan living ther have many husbands.
well said minister,SF is a traitor,and he is not clear person as minister said,so srilankan people have to think twice,before SF”s voting.