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Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that they are continuing to discuss with professionals from all social spheres on how to carry forward the 'Mahinda Chinthanaya' based on current trends and developments.

He told a conference organised by the 'Eliya' Organisation at Kaduwela on Sunday that the views of professionals were important to resolve contentious issues and carry out development projects when a new government assumes office.

Mr. Rajapaksa said this government had misled the people and fed them with lies to win the previous elections but has no plans whatsoever for administering the country.

"It did not have a proper mechanism or a plan to administer the country when they took office. That is why the country is in turmoil today. The former government however, administered the country based on a set of principles under the Mahinda Chinthanaya," he said.

Mr. Rajapaksa said the stakeholders in the government should take the responsibility for the current economic crisis.

“We had plans to develop the ports and airports. This government stopped these projects. With the economic collapse, these projects have slowed down," Mr.Rajapaksa said.

He said all pillars of society including the security, law and order and the economy had collapsed during the 4-year tenure of the new government.

MPs Gamini Lokuge, Susil Premajayantha, Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerawansa were present at the event. (Lahiru Pothmulla)


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  • gamini Monday, 01 October 2018 05:30 PM

    so this time professionally rob and kidnap and send professional drivers in white vans to abduct

    Janaka Monday, 01 October 2018 05:32 PM

    We can scold MR and Gotta and say they looted or whatever but we must not forget, the war was over and highways done, Colombo beautified.....They did something that we could feel and you can't deny that.....

    long memory Monday, 01 October 2018 06:33 PM

    Oh we felt it all right. and will REALLY feel it if these fellows come back

    Lal Monday, 01 October 2018 07:04 PM

    Construction of the Highways began before they came to power

    raj Monday, 01 October 2018 11:24 PM

    they did on borrowed money and we are now paying the interest

    Dudley Senanayeke Monday, 01 October 2018 11:40 PM

    The war was over. Though made Colombo beautiful, they should have done with CMS not with the Army. They should have change the (commission )bribery system. They think others stupid. Now people are fed up with all politicians.

    Mandayan Tuesday, 02 October 2018 01:17 AM

    If you give me Rs100 for a work that cost Rs25 to finish off beautifully, then I will make sure all are happy. And remember while I put the remaining in my pocket, you pay interest on Rs100 borrowed.

    Saman Monday, 01 October 2018 05:40 PM

    Minhinda Chinthana is another synonym for robbing. Find a new one and we will think about it then. Had enough of Ranil Chinthan and Mahinda Chinthana.

    johan Monday, 01 October 2018 07:42 PM

    Not SLFP similar to SLPP

    Zub Monday, 01 October 2018 05:49 PM

    Gota is telling the truth this Govt promised to put all wrong doers on prison but didn't do it so he got the chance to talk freely today.

    Dhammika Monday, 01 October 2018 05:50 PM

    Must be the AMERICAN way ! . Good Luck and God Bless mother Lanka.

    johan Monday, 01 October 2018 07:43 PM

    We witnessed jungle law during their regime

    Shelly Monday, 01 October 2018 06:01 PM

    Mahinda Chintanya was1st me. 2nd and 3rd also me. Gota ammended Chintanaya is nothing but 1st 2 nd and 3rd should be Rajapsksas of Medamulana.

    De Silva Monday, 01 October 2018 06:08 PM

    Yes try to modernise it to enable you to rob more

    Mandy Monday, 01 October 2018 06:21 PM

    Gamini Lokuge, Susil Premajayantha, Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerawansa were present ; This says it all. Same racketeers.

    Prem Monday, 01 October 2018 06:22 PM

    In other words modernised ways to loot more money.

    Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 01 October 2018 06:33 PM

    May have SOME facts BUT they too had a bad ( so many superlatives could be added) past.

    Lanka Monday, 01 October 2018 06:55 PM

    Yahapalanaya has completed 3 1/2 years! They are a complete failure. Both MS

    Dee Monday, 01 October 2018 07:04 PM

    First face the law without running away in fear. Hero!

    Valan Monday, 01 October 2018 07:15 PM

    He meant, no white vans but BMWs and Mercs will be used!

    Nandimitra Monday, 01 October 2018 08:25 PM

    He is after a mirage, what a sorry and pathetic story.

    karthik Monday, 01 October 2018 08:29 PM

    Not only the viesws of the professionals in Sri Lanka but also the views of HRC will do good to modernise Mahinda Chinthanaya.

    gamini Tuesday, 02 October 2018 05:03 PM

    GOTA means professional like the GMOA

    vithura Monday, 01 October 2018 08:40 PM

    Have not we seen how it worked the first time round, the rotten Chinthanaya is fit only to be in garbage heap.

    Haha Monday, 01 October 2018 09:41 PM

    Minor murder to mass murder.

    DN Monday, 01 October 2018 09:43 PM

    So he got a Chinthanaya. ie Gota Chinthanaya

    Wise Donkey Monday, 01 October 2018 11:40 PM

    Create a new chinthana 'Gota Chinthana'!

    Bamunuarachchi Tuesday, 02 October 2018 12:40 PM

    It seems comments in favor of Gotabaya won't publish.

    CNJ Tuesday, 02 October 2018 12:41 PM

    The pillars that GR talks about during the "Chintanaya" was just that a "dream" - the only "pillar" that mattered was a tree...a family tree that blosomed big time!

    Jerome Tuesday, 02 October 2018 12:58 PM

    In New modern version add a clause " listening to astrologers strictly banned" only listen to stargazer.

    Rocky Tuesday, 02 October 2018 01:07 PM

    Down with the bloody" Mahinda Chintha nanaya!". Bhangawewa!!

    Khaja Tuesday, 02 October 2018 01:58 PM

    Who is going to pay all the money they took.? Not only srilanka there are 5 other countries who took billions of cash from China and now struggling repay them including Pakistan.

    REEZ Tuesday, 02 October 2018 04:42 PM

    Mahinda and family having one chintanaya that is looting the public money.

    Bamunuarachchi Tuesday, 02 October 2018 06:38 PM

    They publish what demalaas say against you .


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