Fonseka to run from Colombo

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General Sarath Fonseka is to contest the upcoming General Elections from the Colombo district under the JVP-led Democratic National Alliance (DNA), his wife Anoma Fonseka told reporters this morning. The General is currently in military custody.

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Comments - 43

Monday, 22 February 2010 01:43 PM

Good news. We look forward to seeing you soon! God Bless you.

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:55 AM

Well done SF, we need a person like you. May triple Gems protect you!

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:58 AM

for my life i am aUNP member,but i am not agreed this time support to JVP AND Jeneral

Monday, 22 February 2010 12:11 PM

No, you r wrong Mr. Salahudeen, it's a ""VERY BAD MOVE."

Monday, 22 February 2010 12:25 PM

SF YOU have taken the wrong way. poor genaral???????

Monday, 22 February 2010 12:32 PM

why genaral is from colombo why he cant contest from galle

Monday, 22 February 2010 12:35 PM

this is one and only choice for you.

Monday, 22 February 2010 12:35 PM

WE are in the last lap of democracy .There won't be any election if this corrupted govt. come into power again.Get united and face the most ruthless administration in history of Sri lanka.

Monday, 22 February 2010 12:38 PM

GOOD LUCK & CHEERS

Monday, 22 February 2010 01:05 PM

you can try local govt too if you lose this election

Monday, 22 February 2010 01:05 PM

its a pity that the UNP members dont have the guts to stand up against their leadership for the sake of the country!!!

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:52 AM

JVP dosent have any options other than commit suicide.

Monday, 22 February 2010 02:14 PM

not likely . Only if Jvp contests separately will the country know there real vote base tey will not then be able to hold governments to ransom

Monday, 22 February 2010 02:45 PM

Looses..... JVP will never get in to the parliament again.

Monday, 22 February 2010 02:50 PM

Could you please explain why a slot in Bogambara or Weliokade? Do you support an corruption, nepotism and waste? General Fonseka devoted his life for the good of the country.

Monday, 22 February 2010 02:54 PM

All my life our families voted UNP but this time it will be the JVP for the simple reason they are so stupid not to abandon Elephant. Even SLFP has abandoned their Hand

Monday, 22 February 2010 02:54 PM

MR IS RIGHT THIS MAN WANTS TO GAIN POWER HOOK OR BY CROOK HE WOULD FORM AN ALLIANCE WITH ANY PARTY BIG OR SMALL TO ACHIEVE THIS .

Monday, 22 February 2010 03:00 PM

I will definitely vote for what ever party SF leads.

Monday, 22 February 2010 06:05 PM

A vote for General Sarath Fonseka, is a vote for democracy, good governance and justice!

Monday, 22 February 2010 06:30 PM

Look like 'contesting against RW.'

Monday, 22 February 2010 06:40 PM

End of the opportunistic JVP blunders, after this election ...

Monday, 22 February 2010 08:13 PM

The heading should read "Fonseka to run for his life"!

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:46 AM

His second blunder!

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:05 AM

Good move..........

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:11 AM

GOING DOWN IN THE DRAIN AGAIN.

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:16 AM

MR thought lesson no 1 To SF, now RW will teach him lesson 2 in politics and bring him down to earth both SF and his JVP buddies !!

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:20 AM

Balance Opposition : -Some of the UNPers will vote this time to this team because of SF.

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:21 AM

I feel sorry for Arjuna, for backing the wrong horse!

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:25 AM

JVP ,for the second time seems to have used SF to cover up depletion of their vote base.
Dharmasena

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:27 AM

Good move General we as Srilankan need some strong person to counter attack thuggery and family politics

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:31 AM

Majority of UNP will vote SF. This time, Ranil will be humilated and will be forced to leave the UNP leadership!

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:40 AM

Either UNF votes will split or SF will end up loosing his deposit!

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:43 AM

Arjuna will be bat on as a last man from Gampaha,,,

Monday, 22 February 2010 09:31 AM

Thanks SF,for the second time your are going to safe poor JVP, who has no other alternative. .

Monday, 22 February 2010 10:53 AM

Better you run from OKLAHOMA!

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:08 AM

It will be end of SF

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:21 AM

Good decision, it is better to trust the JVP than the cunning and selfish UNP. Good luck

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:26 AM

it is not a healthy alliance withoout UNP

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:33 AM

I think we need people like SF. Good Luck SF

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:35 AM

The same UNP that spoke good of SF will now start slinging mud at him. Wait and see. This is the nature of our politicians.

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:35 AM

May be SF is planning to contest for a slot in Bogambara or Weliakde Prison.

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:41 AM

Is Anoma running the show when SF's fate is yet to be decided?

Monday, 22 February 2010 11:43 AM

The country badly needs JVPers to have a control over the irregularities of any ruling party. A good move by the General to back them.

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