I will always safeguard the Rajapaksa family; Amaraweera

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Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera today said he would be always standing to safeguard the Rajapaksa family just as he did in the past.

Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo, Minister Amaraweera said he is personally against any harm done to the Rajapaksa family. Further he said he is making this statement excluding the allegations on the Rajapaksa family of financial frauds and other corrupt actions.

Meanwhile, he said the Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP) would not break up and no one would be able to divide it as they have taken steps to avoid the splitting up of the party.

“The SLFP has decided to re-organize the party through ground level programmes. We have also planned to continue with the district level conferences. There is a weakening in the women’s organization of the SLFP and we have taken steps to re-organize these organizations with a new spirit. In addition to that we have taken steps to empower the central organization also," he added.

Further he said the SLFP had successfully held conferences in Northern Province which is a significant factor for reconciliation. There is a noticeable development in the participation of Tamil youth at these conferences.

“We are in terms that the country is our priority, not the party. We are working towards the betterment of the country. Nevertheless we would not ditch our party also,” he said. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)

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Comments - 19

garawi Thursday, 03 March 2016 08:36 PM

Not only he but I think nobody wants to harm the Rajapaksa family. But they must be tried for the illegal activities they did and legally penalised!

Neela Friday, 04 March 2016 11:59 AM

Safeguarding your interests in the extremely unlikely event that MR returns to power?

Cobra Friday, 04 March 2016 06:57 AM

Regardless of the family stealing from the country big time? Or is it that such a comment may come in handy if MR ever comes back to power?

Ranjan Fernando Friday, 04 March 2016 06:37 AM

Mr Amaraweera, you were elected by the people of Hambantota to take an oath and serve the country. Not to serve the crooks who robbed the wealth of the country.Please remember.

J Palitha Friday, 04 March 2016 12:11 AM

This man could be a spy like Tissa who betrayed UNP. MS keep a close eye on this guy.

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 04 March 2016 12:09 AM

He should go and join the Looter King, he plays double game.

J Palitha Friday, 04 March 2016 12:07 AM

The entire family and all Joint Opposition rotters will go to Jail after that only the Local Elections.

Bubble Banda Friday, 04 March 2016 12:05 AM

Before that Namal will be sent to remand.

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 04 March 2016 12:02 AM

You are correct, he should have one firm policy. MR or MS.

ianaka Thursday, 03 March 2016 10:56 PM

Even if you know they paid millions of state funds to tigers?

dot Thursday, 03 March 2016 04:07 PM

I am very proud about you Hon. Minister, but we all aware that how they treated badly at you in Hambanthota.

Girigoris Thursday, 03 March 2016 08:31 PM

Is Amaraweera saying that he supports allegations against Rajapakse family of financial frauds and other corrupt actions via DM Android App

Sincere Thursday, 03 March 2016 08:09 PM

Nathuwa nathuwa? Ekata hitpu Birds of a feather ne?

kaanthan Thursday, 03 March 2016 07:41 PM

If you are there to look after the interest of Rajapakses why dont you resign from your portfolio and go and join the crooks? Prove it to the people.

Hopist Thursday, 03 March 2016 07:20 PM

Mahinda might go to jail in 2 weeks

karu Thursday, 03 March 2016 04:58 PM

Tell the country how you intend to serve and keep your personal matters to yourself. People arent interested in them via DM Android App

jolly bird Thursday, 03 March 2016 04:36 PM

A player of dual role via DM Android App

jolly bird Thursday, 03 March 2016 04:33 PM

AN ARDENT DEFENDANT OF FRAUD AND CURRUPTION IN THE CABINET OF YAHAPALA NA. via DM Android App

jolly bird Thursday, 03 March 2016 04:28 PM

A PERSON WHO HAS BACKBONE SHOULD NOT PLACE HIS FEET ON TWO BOATS. via DM Android App

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