President acts like FM; Ravi like President: MR

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today it seems that President had become the Finance Minister while the Finance Minister had become the President.

He told journalists at the Abhayaramaya temple that the finance minister was acting beyond his powers.

Mr. Rajapaksa expressed these views in response to a question on the sale of lotteries at Rs.30 despite the President’s opposition.

“Such a thing would not have happened in my time,” he said.

Mr. Rajapaksa said the President was trying to evade his responsibilities all the time and added that a President could not do so.

“The President, as the head of the Government, cannot run away from his responsibilities when something wrong has been done by the Finance Minister or the Prime Minister,” he said.

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Comments - 46

Walter Friday, 27 January 2017 10:33 AM

MR. During your rule your'll actions were unethical scandalous to the extent of undermining democracy, protecting a rogue empire and hurting society as a whole, the present President had to step forward to defend the constitution and reclaim Sri Lanka in the eyes of the world

Mike Rala Friday, 27 January 2017 04:24 AM

MR- What a SAD and SORRY person MR has turned out to be publicly.He still has not got the message that the masses despise and dont need him.High time the authorities checked his past misdeeds and did something as promised .

rajasinghe Friday, 27 January 2017 06:48 AM

SO WHAT???

rajasinghe Friday, 27 January 2017 06:52 AM

Still the media mafia is backing MR

Leo Friday, 27 January 2017 07:30 AM

Yes sir your increases were never Rs.10 or Rs.20 it was well over as you sold fuel at Rs.154 even when it was at an all time low. via DM Android App

aaryan Friday, 27 January 2017 09:05 AM

Top 5 ? you kidding ??

sach Friday, 27 January 2017 09:20 AM

yeah and he did it better with responsibility

Pf Friday, 27 January 2017 09:33 AM

I saw many comments against MR.Some I can agree and some disagree.But we should not forget he with armed forces eradicated the LTTE. We sufferd 30 years.There were corruptions but he was a good leader who did not bend to West. via DM Android App

TrueBlue Friday, 27 January 2017 09:37 AM

Only MR uses the temple for his political work. He might as well setup an office room in each and every temple across the country. Someone needs to tell him what temples have been built for.

Frank Friday, 27 January 2017 10:11 AM

FYI Dictators do not hold elections. they do not obey people' choice. if he was a dictator he still ruling this country. dont use words if you dont know the exact meaning of it

Avisenna Friday, 27 January 2017 10:16 AM

There is a saying Too many Indians (Red) but no chiefs. When an Inner Circle runs the system you cant blame even the President for not knowing anything and depend solely on the media. via DM Android App

Karu Friday, 27 January 2017 10:26 AM

When both were held by the same person the country was not allowed to open the mouth.

vithura Thursday, 26 January 2017 10:06 PM

We all know who ran away from the perceived threat of ICC electric chair for actions on your watch, so save your breath please and reserve your advice for those 'yes sir' men around you.

Suren Sarathkumara Friday, 27 January 2017 10:45 AM

Not only this two. Staggering 60% of the national production went through MR family.

Raz Friday, 27 January 2017 10:45 AM

MR was once highly respected for ending the war.Now he will be hated forever for not only swindling the wealth of country also for sabotaging the development work of the present government via DM Android App

nimal Friday, 27 January 2017 12:52 PM

MR was running the country smoothly with earned commission money . ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaa

Melania Friday, 27 January 2017 12:54 PM

aiyooo grow up will you! you are not the only one who use this website

prabath senaratne Friday, 27 January 2017 01:31 PM

Frank should consult a psychiatrist to understand the meaning as per the dictionary of a dictator and also the deeds which MR carried out. Then Frank will know the real definition of a dictator in the context of MR

shantha Friday, 27 January 2017 01:43 PM

Finance minister is chartered accountant,you being uneducated finance minister left a colossal mess?

Killa Friday, 27 January 2017 02:33 PM

sach what "responsibility" are you ranting about?

yahapala Friday, 27 January 2017 04:15 PM

Ofcourse. Thats why hetried his 3rd. term as a president?? ha ha

sach Friday, 27 January 2017 04:53 PM

responsible for country's security, economy and foreign affairs. MR knew what was happening in the country..

Mason Friday, 27 January 2017 07:17 PM

Do remember, you acted like Sri Lanka was your family property during your time.

Jeff Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:47 PM

When we likes any comments against Mahinda, the program automatically dislikes. What an unethical practice your doing.

Kadiya Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:30 PM

MR comes out with his best when at Abeyaramaya!!!

yahapala Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:32 PM

But you held both portfolios in your era and acted like a real dictator MR.

Chux Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:33 PM

When you act like dictator innocent people become poorer

ANTON Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:35 PM

BUT WHY ARE YOU , AS A FORMER PRESIDENT , REALLY ACTING LIKE A VERY SIMPLE MINISTER

Habeeb Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:41 PM

Now you are acting like King Peechan I

APPASIRA Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:46 PM

Well said. Now look like YAMA Says are numbered

Desmond Jeromme Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:00 PM

Hay Mahinda you are wrong. You did everything according to your own ways, but MS does everything thinking about the welfare of all SriLankans.

Kadupol Jothywansa Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:05 PM

You threw millions and kept your people (all culprits) under you and threatened others with your money power, killing and kid-napping people. But MS wisely handles matters and keep 100 times more support than you had.

Bubble Banda Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:07 PM

Go to hell Mahinda, comparing to our Excellency President Mythiripala Sirisena, you are just a dust and a rotten egg.

Manuel Benjamin Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:09 PM

Mahinda, Ravi is very much qualified than you. Don't knock your dirty head with the "Hard Rock" Ravi.

Bubble Banda Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:47 PM

In short Mahinda was a Hitler of SriLanka and MS is just like Mahatma Gandhi of SriLanka.

Kadia Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:28 PM

Is that why you were both in your time?

J Palitha Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:49 PM

He is only just a MP of Kurunegala, this is the fact.

Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:50 PM

MR ruled SriLanka as Hitler....if anyone goes against him - he is no more.

German Jacob Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:54 PM

Very true statement putha... who is MR the rotter and who is MS our honest President.

J Palitha Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:56 PM

Mahinda - both MS

nimal Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:57 PM

but he did much more for the country that anyone can see. Now where the money going to buy cars? Country was developing in the top 5 in the world. Per capita income was higher, rupee value was way higher. Look now.

German Jacob Thursday, 26 January 2017 08:57 PM

MR even if you put any (BULTY) never you or your family members will rule SriLanka, mind it.

Milla Thursday, 26 January 2017 09:05 PM

MR does politics in Temples

Jagath Leanage Thursday, 26 January 2017 09:20 PM

And you act like a _ _ _ _ .

Lanki Thursday, 26 January 2017 09:28 PM

There is nothing wrong in "acting" and not "behaving" like each other. Depending on the call of the day this can be permitted. In your time, you acted like a "King" and "God" but behaved like a "Thug and a Rogue".

Raz Thursday, 26 January 2017 09:45 PM

No one irespespective of what religion one belongs would not talk against his religion. MR is cleverly covering his cowardness by shielding behind the temples . People will not be fooled all the time via DM Android App

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