Udayanga would return on my request: MR

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Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, who the government has named as a fugitive, would return to Sri Lanka in a month on my request, Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.

He expressed these views to the media after taking part in religious observances at the Kataragama Kiri Vehera.

Former President Rajapaksa had requested Weeratunga to return to the country as the court has issued an arrest warrant on him over his alleged involvement in the purchase of MiG fighter jets some time back.

“Although the INTERPOL had issued a ‘Red Warrant' on him, it has failed to get Weeratunga sent back to Sri Lanka to face justice. Therefore, I am helping the Government in this regard,” Rajapaksa told the media.

Meanwhile, he charged the Government was attempting to tarnish the name of former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, fearing that he would come forward to contest the forthcoming presidential election.

He further said the government’s patronage was revolving in most of the underworld activities taking place today. (K.D Devapriya)

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Comments - 32

Ram Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:29 AM

When the fugitive is to be brought back home on the warrant MR is trying to take credit. For how long can these politicians lie.?

roshan Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:21 PM

The Government still failed to bring him to the Island.So obviously the credit goes to MR.

Real Peace Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:42 PM

I am not saying Ranil is the best, but if these brothers form the next govt this country will surely go to the dogs..!!

Yehiya Thursday, 28 June 2018 04:09 PM

Set of crooks.

NOT A PACHAYA Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:31 AM

What was MR doing all this time ,A LIAR of the first order always fishing in troubled waters after looting with family.Interpol will deliver soon and he is trying to take credit and mislead

Primal Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:53 AM

It is not new that Gota and goons of MR were responsible for white van abductions, Avant Gard scam, Mig jet purchase swindling, murder of journalists like Lasantha and Eknaligoda. These were crimes committed by former regime and criminals should be punished.

Mevan Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:59 AM

A government in power does not need your help to track criminals who had your patronage.You are trying to get credit for what the crime investigators do. Typical Rajapaksas attitude.

Nirmal Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:09 AM

You yourself disclosed that Lalit Weeratunga went to jail because he carried out your instructions in distribution of 'sil redi. As president you issued illegal instructions for you to remain in power and your goons go to jail while you and your family live happily.

Nimani Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:17 AM

Government does not engage in underworld activities. When a drug importer politician's house was raided by STF, you literally flew to his rescue and hugged him and rescued him from law. It is you who engaged in underworld activities.

Banu Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:25 AM

You and your whole family behaved like common thugs during your regime and harassed minorities as if they were not humans. That is why that Galabodaaththe Gnanasara thera had to go to jail.

Gamma Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:52 AM

Yes, we know that you control crooks and robbers who robbed during your regime and that you can order Udayanga to come back.

lion Thursday, 28 June 2018 05:37 AM

Ground work may already has been prepared with the assistant of top lawyers to get him free. Our law always looks the other way when Gotha is produced in the courts.Udayanga too may get the same treatment. I feel sorry for the common man like me in this country. Who says every one is equal in law ? Even if it is so, its not relevant to this country.

Rasheed Thursday, 28 June 2018 09:55 AM

MR has got the green light from AG.

cheers Thursday, 28 June 2018 09:55 AM

Ranil can now commit suicide with Mahendra

nimeshi Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:17 PM

still fools like u believe Mahinda

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 28 June 2018 10:08 AM

Udayanga was wanted by courts even when you last met him in Dubai

Baba Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:04 PM

Rogue alliance

idroosm Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:09 PM

MR is warning if iam out and still have control what would happen if he is in chair

Criminal Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:27 PM

Oh hell ! The boss wants one of his infamous culprit back in Lankan soil.there may be so many reasons behind of such drama. The ex regime chief doesnt seem to take a liking of GR to gets aheads of things , mind you Udayanga has him self stuffed with all the evidences of the "mig deal".

Ceylon Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:28 PM

What the famous thing is lll the rajapaksa family members are known thieves.billins.looted from the people.no other family in lanka has this similarity.biggest thief helping other thieves in family.once this thief come he will offer bail.have nore luxury life than in other countries.without officialy presidency mahinda is ruling lanka.

Gune Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:52 PM

If this is the power he exudes it proves that "conflicts of interest" by employing family was rampant

karthik Thursday, 28 June 2018 02:58 PM

MR whom you are trying to fool- people intelligent enough to understand what you all are upto.

Mahila Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:30 PM

His Masters Voice. No wonder. Expected.

Siri de Alwis Thursday, 28 June 2018 04:19 PM

He knows exactly where the roughs are.

Parakrama Thursday, 28 June 2018 04:50 PM

Why avoid the details revealed by New York Times about MR receiving Millions from China. It is more important to investigate than Udayanga.

Bernard Thursday, 28 June 2018 04:58 PM

YOU GREAT BETTER THAN THE INTERPOL DO JOIN THE INTERPOL

Palli Kanda Thursday, 28 June 2018 05:55 PM

Yes, I will bring him back and train to be our Ambassador to UN under my brothers Presidency. . MS/RW - find some grave plots. God help Sri Lanka.

666 Thursday, 28 June 2018 08:04 PM

Looks like MR is now trying to divert attention from The New York Post exposure and highlight the UW story. Don't worry about UW. UW will get deported any how. Just answer the accusations about Hambantota harbour deal in the NYT with facts and figures. You owe that to the Sri Lankans who called you 'Your Excellency' one time..

Ceylon Thursday, 28 June 2018 08:16 PM

After come request him to go to jail for stealing public money,selling ilegal weapons using diplomatic immunity using sri lanka etc.

SENA Friday, 29 June 2018 02:06 PM

He has to obey the law... not when you say

Cobra Friday, 29 June 2018 06:32 PM

What has he promised him in return????

Justice Saturday, 30 June 2018 11:28 AM

Udayanga would return to SriLanka on MR's request !Jaliya may not return to SriLanka also on MR's request?

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