UNP urges action on Nonis’ assault

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UNP parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella said today that a Sri Lankan High Commissioner had been assaulted for the first time in the history of this country and urged that the law should be enforced against those involved in this shameful incident.

“The High Commissioner to Britain has been assaulted by a MP in the presence of the President and officials of the External Affairs Ministry. I have never in my whole life seen or heard of such an incident. The law should be enforced against the minister who is reported to have been involved in the incident. The law should also be enforced against those who were present at the time of the incident,” he said.

Mr. Kiriella said India and its independent judiciary had earned much praise by enforcing the law against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha Jeyaram and asked whether such a sentence could be expected in Sri Lanka.

“When former Chief Justice Shiranthi Bandaranayake gave a verdict against the Divi Neguma Bill, an impeachment motion was brought against her. That is the situation here,” he said.

Mr. Kiriella said what was important was to re-establish an Independent Judicial Commission, an Independent Police Commission, and Independent Elections Commission and an Independent Public Service Commission in the country.

“The 17th Amendment should be implemented to ensure the rule of law in Sri Lanka. It was introduced during the then United National Party UNP regime so that those institutions could function without any political interference. Only one MP opposed the Amendment at the time it was approved in Parliament,” he said. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 23

Dissa Thursday, 02 October 2014 06:51 AM

Absolutely correct. via DM Android App

Gamarala Friday, 03 October 2014 05:24 AM

[quote name="Kesara"]What's the big deal, a little fisticuffs among thugs...[/quote]
Are you equating the uneducated thug to the erudite, sophisticated diplomat? You are sadly mistaken even to make such an asinine comment.

Laidback Chap Thursday, 02 October 2014 02:18 PM

Absolutely spot on Bala

Bhatiya Thursday, 02 October 2014 12:21 PM

This govt/regime is making mockery of everything. They are slowly but steadily eroding decency & respect from the society. Api watina kalayak nasti karanawa !

Upali Thursday, 02 October 2014 11:57 AM

Who needs educated people in Sri Lanka?

Gamini Thursday, 02 October 2014 08:09 AM

What action, for what, we have enough Nonsense , if he leaves we send Juwanis to London.

Nims Thursday, 02 October 2014 08:02 AM

Kollo dennek beela gagena - Kehiliya

Renu Thursday, 02 October 2014 07:50 AM

If he has an ounce of Self respect he has give up being diplomat of such not law abiding Government , comprising of uneducated MPs who only thugs under safe umbrella

weerawardana Thursday, 02 October 2014 06:10 AM

no inquery, no action being taken, because he was assaulted by a govt: mp.

Jamalji Thursday, 02 October 2014 05:37 AM

Judiciary is fine but Country does not have a fearless and vibrant press like in India.

Ruwan Thursday, 02 October 2014 04:44 AM

it happens even in the US example - Ronald Regan

Kesara Thursday, 02 October 2014 04:31 AM

What's the big deal, a little fisticuffs among thugs...

PRASANNAJIT Wednesday, 01 October 2014 11:12 AM

Dr.Nonis hit himself.

Bala Thursday, 02 October 2014 01:02 AM

[quote name="chitra wickram"]If the above article is true.It is upto the people of Srilanka not to elect THUGS as their MP'S.[/quote]
That day will never dawn in SL. Our electorates are uneducated politically - just knowing alphabet & reading is not real literacy - they vote for stupid film stars and thugs regularly.

Malli Wednesday, 01 October 2014 04:05 PM

only Educated Diplomat. NOW HE IS LEAVING
what a shame

Buruwa Wednesday, 01 October 2014 03:29 PM

There will be no action taken on this incident as persons from top SL Govt. posts are involved. It is a shame that such incidents did take place by uneducated politicians.

Diplomut Wednesday, 01 October 2014 08:02 PM

If the story is true we have proved to the world the calibre of our ministers and representatives. Even the onlookers are no exceptions. Truly a Miracle of Asia. via DM iPad app

mount Wednesday, 01 October 2014 07:24 PM

Only EDUCATED people respect educated PEOPLE.

Sidath Wednesday, 01 October 2014 12:16 PM

Decency of the people who rule us !

chitra wickram Wednesday, 01 October 2014 11:39 AM

If the above article is true.It is upto the people of Srilanka not to elect THUGS as their MP'S.

Milly Wednesday, 01 October 2014 11:27 AM

...and kicked himself

sena Wednesday, 01 October 2014 11:23 AM

you r totally correct. but the wrong thing is ur defamed telling "onama gonakuta yudda karanna puluwan"Gonnu who fight earlier lost greatly.

Aso san Wednesday, 01 October 2014 11:13 AM

Makes sense

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