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In a response to Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s allegation that Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe had obtained bribes from Avant Garde Maritime Services (Pvt) Ltd., the minister said today he would sue Field Marshal Fonseka demanding Rs.500 million in damages for making a derogatory statement against him.

The minister told a news conference that he had asked his lawyers to take necessary steps to sue Field Marshal Fonseka.

“I have not taken a cent from Avant Garde. When JVP leader Anura Kumara made this allegation in parliament, I challenged him to a debate on this matter and said I would resign from my portfolio if it was proved correct. But he did not take up my challenge,” the minister said.

He said Field Marshal Fonseka was criticizing him during the past few months over several matters including that of my not taking action to arrest former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as demanded by the Field Marshal.

“He kept forcing me to arrest Mr. Rajapaksa even without any evidence but I refused to do so. He was keen on taking revenge from Mr. Rajapaksa,” the minister said.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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  • Lasa Friday, 06 November 2015 09:08 PM

    Firstly File the Case, then talk.

    Cheers Sunday, 08 November 2015 11:07 AM

    SF was to punish GR but SF knows Gota was the architect of finishing the war and Lankans were blessed to have a great leader like Gota who made the impossible a reality

    Law Sunday, 08 November 2015 02:18 AM

    Who knows Sarath Fonseka might have some evidence.Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe wanting to sue Field Marshal Fonseka says something in itself...

    Mason Saturday, 07 November 2015 06:45 PM

    May be Minister spites Field Marshall to save Gotabaya. He knows which side the bread is buttered.

    Gemba Saturday, 07 November 2015 06:09 PM

    Please tell this to a Deaf and a Blind like you...

    WIJAYA Saturday, 07 November 2015 05:38 PM

    I also think so

    Wijaya Saturday, 07 November 2015 05:33 PM

    Minister Wijedasa , You should not make any attempts to frighten sri lankan people by this kind of threats.As you were elected by people of this country you should allow them to criticise you.You are a minister elected by people and you do not need millions of rupees as compensation. We can not approve such activity.If you want File a case against Field Marshal and courts will give him suitable punishment if proven guilty..

    mohamed Saturday, 07 November 2015 05:15 PM

    you have no rights to talk about SF he is the man with principals.

    TRUE MAN Saturday, 07 November 2015 03:05 PM

    FIELD MARSHALS VOICE REFLECTS THE PEOPLE S VOICE. via DM Android App

    sunimal Saturday, 07 November 2015 01:27 PM

    The honorable thing now wijadasa Rajapakse resign without further damage,Ranils and Ms Govt might fall and the news will hit the international stage very soon. save the government,or else 4 ministers will resign,

    Gona Saturday, 07 November 2015 01:02 PM

    rotten eggs in good posts . Ranil we were not voted for you for all bad choices for ministers

    Mason Saturday, 07 November 2015 12:58 PM

    These are all prelude to sweeping under the carpet the various so called bribery and corruption investigations.Remember Sajin Gunawardene was remanded for misuse of public vehicles, whereas many in the former regime have not vacated their official bungalows and also continue to use official vehicles, without any action being taken against them.

    Premalal Saturday, 07 November 2015 11:15 AM

    The change in Wijedasa after the election was obvious.

    Goliwog Saturday, 07 November 2015 10:16 AM

    "Wel Vidaneys" and SF are not rogues that can be bought over. He is a man of principal. Do not criticise him. We are now behind him and not you. So just step down and look after you new wealth and health.

    dharmapala Friday, 06 November 2015 09:10 PM

    the minister of justice the immoral minister .he is supporting the mr gota not arrest the criminal was allowed to live freely the galle ship of load of arms dealing mr Gota and minister of justice has no right to tell not to arrest mr Gota former defense secretary,

    Handipora Friday, 06 November 2015 05:27 PM

    I think it is time to teach Field Marshal how to control his gap. It is a good move by the Minister to sue him. Very Good.

    Justice Friday, 06 November 2015 08:56 PM

    Dont forget he is anothet rajapakse.

    Goliwog Friday, 06 November 2015 08:51 PM

    The second photograph tells it all. Guilty written all over on his face.

    karu Friday, 06 November 2015 08:22 PM

    Not surprised. We have chosen only the bad among the worst and not the best among the good. Not even God can save us.

    Mehe Friday, 06 November 2015 08:14 PM

    not by gentlemen but by kalawaddas. Gentlemen won the election.

    Cairn Friday, 06 November 2015 08:13 PM

    this government is doing the same mistake rajapakshe did

    Andara Friday, 06 November 2015 07:56 PM

    The Former King must be watching and reading all this all these having a good Laugh.

    Buwa Friday, 06 November 2015 07:16 PM

    Either UNP or its partners are lying. i hope its not the UNP that is lying bc its the major party in the government

    mnsmart Friday, 06 November 2015 07:06 PM

    We were told a lot before the election

    Mehe Friday, 06 November 2015 07:05 PM

    isnt that obvious?

    Response Friday, 06 November 2015 06:18 PM

    Standard response as in all such cases

    kumaran Friday, 06 November 2015 06:16 PM

    This is the easiest way out for you and Marapana. But YOU and the people know you for what you are

    patriot Friday, 06 November 2015 06:11 PM

    I am pondering about this statement, "He was keen on taking revenge from Mr. Rajapaksa,” the minister said"

    Giabao Friday, 06 November 2015 05:46 PM

    "yahapalana mandalay kachal wage"


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