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SL in a mess; so many trying to govern it: Gammanpila

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UPFA MP Udaya Gammanpila said today the country was in a mess because too many groups including the US and India, apart from the President and the Prime Minister, are attempting to govern the country.

Responding to a question by a journalist outside the Colombo National Hospital he said at least five groups are holding the reins of the country.

“President Maithripala Sirisena thinks it’s he who runs the country and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe thinks it’s him. Former president Chandrika Kumaratunga thinks it's her. Similarly, India thinks they are the true leaders of Sri Lanka as it helped the government to come into power while the US also thinks they are the leaders here,” Mr. Gammanpila said.

He said this after visiting the student who was injured in the Jaffna University clash on Saturday. Commenting on the clash he said the government’s approach to establish reconciliation had proved futile and therefore the leaders should reconsider their approach and techniques.

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  • R.R.Rohan Thursday, 21 July 2016 04:34 AM

    Gama is a good example for a man without wisdom.

    Veda-mama Thursday, 21 July 2016 05:14 AM

    Freedom to voice one's views and suggestions is not by any means trying to "Govern the Country". But a true sign of "Democracy". However, it may be something new to you coming from the era of "Dictatorship".

    Steven Thursday, 21 July 2016 05:42 AM

    This guy is scared of the imprisonment on shares forgery.He wants to get "Horu wenuwen horu" at any cost to save his neck.

    Cobra Thursday, 21 July 2016 07:14 AM

    ...and so many mega thieves in the opposition!!!

    Sri Lankans Thursday, 21 July 2016 08:26 AM

    Very correct. MR, Wimalaya, Gama are among them.

    SB Thursday, 21 July 2016 08:46 AM

    FOR ONCE GAMMANPILA IS DEAD RIGHT NO ONE KNOWS WHO IS GOVERNING THE COUNTRY

    sobers Thursday, 21 July 2016 09:08 AM

    First you explain how you amazed so much of wealth? Your request of 100 rs stunt was to hoodwink the innocent public. President is driving the country well, you don't create any divisions among communities.

    kk Thursday, 21 July 2016 03:44 PM

    right you via DM Android App

    lalindra perera Thursday, 21 July 2016 07:01 PM

    It is not the numbers but the capability and attitude.What is he capable of and his attitude to develop the country other than to have a free ride and rob the country

    owlish Thursday, 21 July 2016 07:16 PM

    What a good analysis.Judging by the number of foreign dignitaries (so called) visiting Sri Lanka by the day and making pronouncements as to how things should be done here, looks more like a colony of the Imperial era !


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