No intention of grabbing power again – Former President Chandrika
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaranatunga says she has no intention of grabbing power again unlike others.
Speaking to media after paying homage to the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic and thereafter calling on the Chief Prelates of the Asgiri and Malwathu Chapters on Monday (29), the Former President emphasised she will continue to support to build the nation.
In response to a question raised by a Journalist as to whether she will be contesting for the Prime Ministerial post, she replied saying that she stepped down from politics after serving for twelve years as she is not greedy for power.
She said “I have nothing to hide. I do not need political protection as I have neither cheated, nor robbed and have killed no one. But, those who are interested in coming back to power are those who seek political protection to hide their past misdeeds”.
(Government News Portal)
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Oh poor Mrs Kumaranathunga. She has realized that her use by date has passed.
You cant ‘GRABB’ power unless it is by a coup backed by military, or cheating ballots in an election, misleading voters. Otherwise, if you are talking about standing for an election to get power again, don’t worry, you will not win.
It is good that the old lady has realized that her charm and attraction have abondoned her although she was once branded as the most charismatic leader in the political arena at the time. She jettisioned her such merits partly may be due to senile decay but mostly due to her leanings towards high and free living after her husband’s death. Sri Lanka is no playing field for your type hence get lost with your daughter and become her husband’s spare tyre.