Ex-CJ's son Shaveen contesting as an independent

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Former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake's son Shaveen is contesting the upcoming general election from the Colombo District as an independent candidate under the 'flashlight symbol'.

He said he had decided to contest after his involvement in a social justice movement known as the ‘Campaign for Clean and Competent Candidates.’

“My main objective is not so much to enter parliament but to canvass for the election of clean, competent, educated and honest parliamentarians. My other objective is to introduce a mechanism – a review system – to make sure that once such candidates are elected to parliament, they themselves are not tainted with fraud or corruption,” he said.

Mr. Bandaranayake said he did not view himself as a politician but more as a public servant. (Shihara Maduwage)

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Comments - 8

kan Tuesday, 14 July 2015 03:13 PM

You are welcome along with your new views.

Meeza Tuesday, 14 July 2015 04:29 PM

Future Leader!!!

jagath Tuesday, 14 July 2015 04:57 PM

you should have started it from your home.

Observer Tuesday, 14 July 2015 06:24 PM

OMG--I pity you. via DM Android App

lion Wednesday, 15 July 2015 05:14 AM

Honda vadak putha oka idiriyatama geniyanna

Rahman Wednesday, 15 July 2015 10:54 AM

His mother is the past CJ a lady with dicipline, , whatelse you need

Patriot Wednesday, 15 July 2015 11:18 AM

Good luck Shaveen, for your movement.

Prem Nath Wednesday, 15 July 2015 01:34 PM

Yep,nothing like trying running in the dark.

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