Hakeem admits to verbal lashing by MR

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Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem today admitted he received a verbal lashing from President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a cabinet meeting but dismissed it as no more than an "expression of ideas".

Hakeem, the Minister of Justice, noted there was speculation in the media that an irate Rajapakasa had spoken ill of him and his party at the cabinet meeting yesterday.

But he told a gathering in Panadura said, "This was a free expression of ideas. True that the President became somewhat aggressive in his expression. This type of thing can happen in a democracy.

"The President himself promotes free ideas at cabinet meetings," he said.

The SLMC is a member of the ruling coalition led by Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

The independent Daily Mirror today had a report headlined "Irate President takes on SLMC", which said Rajapaksa had asked Hakeem to decide if he and his party want to continue in the coalition.(PTI)

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Comments - 22

lion-lanka Sunday, 02 March 2014 02:06 PM

Beggars have no choice bttrr kik him out

M.Muttha Monday, 03 March 2014 12:22 PM

We get what we deserve. We are the ones who sent buffaloes, goats and cattle to represent us in the House of Representatives. via DM iPad app

lIRF Monday, 03 March 2014 06:51 AM

From top to bottom no policy no principles all corruption. Hakeem can't be an exception.

Nodrog Monday, 03 March 2014 05:29 AM

Another buffalo theory?

Buddika Monday, 03 March 2014 05:14 AM

End of the road to lanka in the hands of our own race...

Sunil Wimalasuriya Sunday, 02 March 2014 02:47 PM

We are reminded of how after 1815 they were rewarded by the British for their dirty work. History repeats itself.

fawzan Sunday, 02 March 2014 02:31 PM

he is shameless an has no class as like any other politician

Kamal Sunday, 02 March 2014 01:40 PM

"Thoppiya harena harena pathtata"

Ahamed Sunday, 02 March 2014 01:03 PM

dont just say, elaborate what business and etc if you may know..

Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 02 March 2014 12:16 PM

They say that shamelessness is more powerful than the Mudliyarship.

Concerned citizen Sunday, 02 March 2014 11:42 AM

Yes. The file is in his hand. That is why he names it democracy!

Jayasekara Saturday, 01 March 2014 08:04 PM

Hakeem does not have any shame

Hareesz Sunday, 02 March 2014 04:43 AM

This guy needs to be kicked out. Deserves whatever verbal lashing he got.

M.Muttha Sunday, 02 March 2014 10:05 AM

SLMC will cling on for if they leave they will be on the streets. No self respect, no principles. Just power hungry. via DM iPad app

yehiya Sunday, 02 March 2014 04:11 AM

Anyway end of the road.

Neela Sunday, 02 March 2014 04:09 AM

Hi hi hi hi hi................

BuffaloaCitizen Sunday, 02 March 2014 04:05 AM

Rauf Hakeem's business interests and the level of corruption allowed under this regime are more important than taking a stand on principles.

ANTON Sunday, 02 March 2014 03:02 AM

THREE THINGS CANNOT BE LONG HIDDEN, THE SUN, THE MOON AND THE TRUTH.

ud Sunday, 02 March 2014 02:40 AM

biggest puppet of SLMC History

Simple simon Saturday, 01 March 2014 11:58 PM

Expression of ideas in verbal lashings and what a way for justice in a democracy!!!

observer Saturday, 01 March 2014 11:04 PM

I am impressed with your tactfulness...

lion-lanka Sunday, 02 March 2014 02:28 AM

Dancing queen .........

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