Video: SF advises new PC members

7 April 2014 10:33 am - 12 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Democratic Party (DP) Leader Sarath Fonseka today said he had to face criticism from various sources during recent times because he took stern action against those who used his party’s name for their personal benefits and to commit frauds.

Mr. Fonseka made this point at the swearing in ceremony of DP members who were elected to the Western and Southern Provincial Councils.
“Some say I am arrogant and do know how to talk decently. I was accused of calling some people chimpanzees, but I have to be firm with those who use our party’s name to fulfill their personal agendas and rob funds,” he said

He said his party would not be shaken by the allegations which were being made by those who get rewarded by the government for doing so.

The former Army Commander, however told the newly elected members not to follow the other politicians and not to use their newly earned positions just to improve their lifestyles but to do justice to those who elected them.

He said the recent political gains of DP were not achieved by being on a bed of roses but by going through various hardships.

“We had to be in jail and spend hours in court houses in the past,” he recalled.

Therefore, the DP leader said, the newly elected members of the provincial council should maintain and improve the party’s position.
Fonseka made this point by highlighting that the total number of votes his party obtained at this election in just two provinces was sufficient to get seven seats whet it comes to the general elections. (Yohan Perera)

Pix by Kithsiri de Mell

Video by Sanath Desmond

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 12

ds Monday, 07 April 2014 10:42 AM

We are with you General. For the govt, you could be a traitor. But for the intelligent people you are the saviour and the real Hero. Keeo it up. May the Blessings of the Noble Tripel Gems be with you and Madam Fonseka. You are just GREAT.

Nihal Monday, 07 April 2014 10:50 AM

Educated people in this country know that only SF can bring back discipline in the politics. So, they can't be fooled by MR's biased media

ANTON Monday, 07 April 2014 11:47 AM

"HEY, WHEN I WAS FIRST IN ARMY UNIFORM, YOU ALL WERE IN LIQUID FORM."

Azee Monday, 07 April 2014 07:02 PM

We expected DP to fare much better.Anyway God. bless you and all the best for the future. via DM Android App

Waco Monday, 07 April 2014 01:43 PM

Please bring back that discipline.

Saman Monday, 07 April 2014 02:25 PM

This is the true Patriot who liberated our country from Armed Terrorist VP. Now he is to liberate our country from Political Terrorists. Every Sri Lankan should help him to achieve his objective. Yes disciplene, honesty and Integrity is the key to develop our country.
Thank you DM for bringing us the Video clip.

SL Monday, 07 April 2014 02:28 PM

we need all our leaders be like this. corruption shall be wiped out and people shall be disciplined to lift the country up to a self defendable position .Singapore is the close example..
sad to see that our leaders who visit S'pore never see the quality of S'pre politicians .

Kapil Monday, 07 April 2014 08:25 PM

Good start General Sir, May the triple gem bless you. via DM Android App

Bhoja Tuesday, 08 April 2014 12:56 AM

Keep it up sir peoples blessings is with you

lion Monday, 07 April 2014 11:21 PM

sir you can make this country a country which has dicipline and the law applies to every one equaly.

Kiris Baba Amaray Tuesday, 08 April 2014 02:51 AM

Major General SF You have to keep these disciples to start your next mission of topping MR's government.

ban Tuesday, 08 April 2014 03:58 AM

majority is with you,be encourage against criticism

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Video: SF advises new PC members

Comments - 12

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

New Visa procedure implemented

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

April 15 declared a government holiday

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings