Dr. Coomaraswamy shouldn't be branded an LTTE ally: JO

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A day after Pivithuru Hela Urumaya criticized the newly appointed Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy, former MPs Tissa Vitharana and G.L.Peiris said he should not be branded as a person having links with the LTTE, just because he was employed by Raj Rajaratnam, who is alleged to have funded the LTTE.

They said this at the weekly media briefing of the joint opposition held in Borella today.

“We should not consider him as a person involved with the LTTE. It is true he worked for Raj Rajaratnam who founded the Galleon Group, an American-based investment fund management firm for some time. But, Dr. Coomaraswamy is not a bad person. He worked for Rajaratnam as a professional. On that basis, we cannot hit out at him,” Prof. Vitarana said.

"We hope he would pay his role as the Governor of Central Bank for the betterment of our country, while preventing bribery and corruption," he said.

Meanwhile, MP Ranjith Soysa said they were pleased to hear Dr. Coomaraswamy openly speaking about his connections with Rajaratnam during a recent news conference.

He said unlike some ministers of the current government, Dr. Coomaraswamy told revealed it to the people. (Piyumi Fonseka)

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Comments - 11

Woni Wednesday, 06 July 2016 06:49 PM

I think no one suggested that.. only you.

Sense Wednesday, 06 July 2016 06:50 PM

At last something decent is being said by the JO about labeling Dr. Coomaraswamy an LTTE'er. We the people of Sri Lanka should be ashamed of the way we slander and behave towards others. I think we should all remember to treat others the way we would like to be treated.

sobers Wednesday, 06 July 2016 07:11 PM

Good statement from a matured politician. You should advice your racists colleagues Wimal and Gammanpilla, who were the ruination of Rajapakse.

Sri Lankan Wednesday, 06 July 2016 07:32 PM

But he knew Rajaratnam was supporting the LTTE and yet he worked under him via DM Android App

Santha Wednesday, 06 July 2016 08:24 PM

Very true. At least someone has opened the mouth not to slander the present government, It is curse to our country to have BIG MOUTH IDIOTS like WW,DG,BG,that god forsaken pilla and VN. There are hell bent on shouting the LTTE?So sad for Mother Lanka.

Mevan Wednesday, 06 July 2016 08:32 PM

At last the JO guys talk some sense.

Rajah Wednesday, 06 July 2016 08:38 PM

The opposition only know one thing - a Tamil is a LTTE. Nobody is bothered about the LTTE as it is not existing. People are only bothered for a better standard of living and brighter future. Coomaraswamy, Raj Rajaratnam and Devarajan (Presently, Chief Economist World Bank Middle East Africa Region) are sons of Sri Lankan tamils who were frustrated at the change of things happening in late 1950's and decided to quit the Ceylon Civil Service and build a career abroard. Their children have international skills and it is for Sri Lanka to make use of them or allow the country to become a Bangaladesh.

upali Wednesday, 06 July 2016 08:40 PM

How do you define R Paskaralingam in RWs office. via DM Android App

Timothy YU Wednesday, 06 July 2016 08:50 PM

Dr Coomaraswamy has all the necessary acumen and Honesty to rebuild up the shattered reputation of the CB. Cease slander and seek results for time is running short and the finest of Lanka is needed to render service to the Nation.

C-B Thursday, 07 July 2016 03:11 AM

Is it "Full Moon" as he is dreaming unwanted things ?

lalith de silva Thursday, 07 July 2016 04:42 PM

professor where were you when MR passed 18th amendment?Please enjoy your retirement life WHICH IS WORTH THAN PROMOTING RAJAPAKSHA AND COMPNAY

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