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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, yesterday, asked whether the Sri Lanka Navy was asked to intervene in the recent protest at the Hambantota Harbour in order to tarnish the reputation of the Navy.
Referring to the Navy Commander's alleged assault on a journalist who was there to cover the event, Mr. Rajapaksa said the Navy Commander was a skilful officer during the wartime and added that it was the first time that the armed forces had been ordered to intervene to control a protest in recent history according to his knowledge.
Addressing the media at a workshop held in Colombo, the former president also said, “There is no democracy in the country even though the government speaks highly of democracy. The Sri Lanka Navy was used for the first time to sabotage this protest of workers at the Hambantota Harbour. Such incidents are usually handled by the Police.”
He said he wondered who had instructed the Sri Lanka Navy to intervene to halt the protest.
He said the duties connected to the armed forces could not be altered without the knowledge of the President. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)
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Bindu Friday, 16 December 2016 07:57 AM
We are born last night and saw the sunrise only today morning. Listen folks to the first sermon. Arhath MR is talking.
Champa Friday, 16 December 2016 09:06 PM
Is he accepting what he did when rathupaswala people demonstrate? He's the one who sent army and killed innocent people , judges can put him in jail now .
no name Friday, 16 December 2016 08:38 PM
sooner or later SL wil be sold out to forign countries.
RanjitS Friday, 16 December 2016 12:07 PM
Please remember you are not the boss now. We know what you did when you were the boss.
faizal Friday, 16 December 2016 08:38 AM
Images have already been tarnished.whats awaiting next. Oh whats happening to you Soda Bottle via DM Android App
DJ Friday, 16 December 2016 08:23 AM
Get a life Mr Ex President
AK Friday, 16 December 2016 08:16 AM
I think you have totally forgotten what you did during your tenure .... are you having amnesia or did you wake up from coma. Though I respect you for being one of the the main figure in eradicating terrorism in our motherland but that doesn't mean you have to be in power till you die and swindle money for your entire family and your loyal politicians. Now on at least retire and live a peaceful life without tarnishing your image any further.
Dilan Friday, 16 December 2016 08:14 AM
MR and namal sent their goons to tarnish the image of the country and the navy....
rosebud Friday, 16 December 2016 08:05 AM
Who started the protest in the first place playing politics as usual instead of solving the problem via DM Android App
Tissa Friday, 16 December 2016 07:17 AM
when former president sons balakaya with his blessing sabotaging every thing demanding that no inquiry should carry out what else the government should do listing to your bullshit via DM Android App
Kadiya Friday, 16 December 2016 07:49 AM
The master Deceiver, hard at his job!!!
Ajja Friday, 16 December 2016 07:46 AM
Dont waste time creating problems.Read a book or meditate at your retirement age or else lend a hand develop mother Lanka.
ANTON Friday, 16 December 2016 07:35 AM
NO !!! ONLY TO PROTECT THE HARBOR, IT IS THEIR PRIME RESPONSIBILITY........ SHUT UP AND MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
Jerry Friday, 16 December 2016 07:33 AM
Oh no. Are the police trained to release a cargo ship? This is worse than revenue generated by Mattala airport from those flights flying over. As long as fools follow him, he will fool them.
Madiya Friday, 16 December 2016 07:31 AM
Yes Sir. We have all "Babas" in these places not to forget the "Ali Baba".
Bala Friday, 16 December 2016 07:26 AM
Marchavelli as usual twisting everything to suit. Why did he form Private Company in his time instead of employing these ruffians to Ports Authority. Journos should ask him this question.
Appachchige Putha Friday, 16 December 2016 07:25 AM
Appachchi, amma died in Chennai. Please console her followers and try to be in peace. Stop this nonsense.
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