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There was no difference between the political period of late Vijaya Kumaratunga and the present political conditions, former President and Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.


Addressing the 28th commemoration of the late Vijaya Kumaratunga, which was held at the New Town Hall, he said that in his opinion he could state that these types of arrests were common under the United National Party’s (UNP) regime.


He said that unfortunately, even he was connected with these as the present Government not only consisted the UNP but also the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
“I’m so pleased to have such an opportunity to recollect the memories of Vijaya Kumaratunga and give knowledge to the public about his era.


“Vijaya was one of my personal friends since the 70’s. He had offered me his vehicle once I was unable to go to Matara Magistrate’s Court as there was no vehicle. That day he accompanied me instead of sending a driver. Such personal memories cannot be erased,” he added.

 

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  • Rohan Wednesday, 17 February 2016 07:07 PM

    Then u didnt have vehicle, but now where have u hidden public money billions? then unp arrested people, but during your period people were disappeared or murdered.

    sara Wednesday, 17 February 2016 07:38 PM

    When politicians are in power they fprget all the personal memories and they recolloect them when they lose their power. People can observe your behaviors when in power and out of power.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 17 February 2016 07:55 PM

    I know pretty well that you have scolded Vijaya in filth. Please re-collect your memory.

    Nandana Wednesday, 17 February 2016 11:04 PM

    I also knew Vijaya, but he is not a big thief or rogue politician like you.Just fade away without embarrassing yourself.

    TONY Wednesday, 17 February 2016 11:40 PM

    VIJAYA WAS ONE OF MR PERSONAL FRIENDS AND SO IS CBK

    dhammika perera Thursday, 18 February 2016 12:27 AM

    Lokka do not talk nonsense. You are talking like you were born yesterday.Do you remember the way you have arrested General Fonseka? According to Buddhism this is "Ditta Damma vedaneeya karma".Dhammika

    Mr.Bean Thursday, 18 February 2016 03:28 AM

    What about your ties with Mrs. Kumarathunga.

    Malini Thursday, 18 February 2016 03:41 AM

    With our present Govt. only people who have broken the law are arrested. During your regime innocent people either disappeared or were murdered!

    Ram Thursday, 18 February 2016 05:02 AM

    MR, You say you did not have a car in 1970, Please disclose your wealth for public review/assessment. Let the public decide if you have earned outside your wages that you received as a politician or employment

    Leo Thursday, 18 February 2016 06:10 AM

    MR before you came into power you were a Human Rights activist yet when you came into power you forgot what Human Rights were. Yet we know Vijayas qualities hardly comparable to you as you are greedy to come back to power. Still you too had a personal touch in the forms of dissapearances white vans grease yaka assasinations and assault. via DM Android App

    Realistic Thursday, 18 February 2016 12:04 PM

    MR gets very close to people, protects them and then steals their wallets. Its a small price to pay really for all the peace we enjoy today.

    usuf Thursday, 18 February 2016 08:07 PM

    Mr.M.R. u cant fool us every day via DM Android App


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