“Those opposed to good governance have begun a counter revolution ” : CBK
Speaking at an event held in Colombo on Sunday (May 10th), Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, commented on a crisis facing the government.
She said that massive wastage has taken place in the country adding that the nations resources have been depleted due to thievery. The Former President noted that Government sector wages are being paid with much difficulty.
Chandrika Kumaratunga also noted that the previous administration initiated development projects without having any money in the treasury. She added that everyone should not expect public sector jobs, she added that there is not enough work for the entire government sector workforce.
Former President Bandaranaike also said that there is a group of people who are opposed to good governance, she noted that the thieves and public representatives who aid such persons have now begun a counter-revolution at present.
The former President expressed these views at a meeting with representatives of the Sri Lanka Development Officers Union in Colombo on Sunday morning.
(News First)

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Pot calling kettle black !
Of all people CBK making a lot of noise. Please bring back all your wealth from abroad back to Sri Lanka and then open your mouth. This is a joke, a new government does not mean, that the actors of the new government are newly born and innocent.
The Mahinda Rajapaksa Government should be commended for steering the economy for 9 years. First, it was the costly war which required significant capital with no tangible economic return.
The war ended in 2009; there was the country with wrecked infrastructure, zero economic growth, incapable of supporting its peoples.
The Mahinda Rajapaksa Government embarked on massive socio-economic upliftment projects. Industries got a boost; infrastructure upped to international levels.
Townships grew and economic activity thrived. The bourse surged; the country registered its best economic performance indicators since 1948. The debt to GDP ratio plunged.
The Yahapalanaya Government has halted all development. It Central Bank boss is alleged to have insider traded to profits in the order of LKR 43b. There being no economic activity, Government revenue is at its rock bottom.
Mahinda Rajapaksa is a visionary. He calls himself “a man born in the jungles …..” with a survival instinct as sharp as a razor.
I dislike people who complain. The Yahapalanaya inherited a hot and bubbly economy. And the Yahapalanaya chest-beaters have lost the plot.
Soon there will be taxes. The IMF/World bank will impose conditions for their support. And the amude-wearing citizenry will bear the brunt.