“Et tu Brute?”

3 November 2015 06:30 pm - 0 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

This former Betel leaf party Diyawanna member from a district in the West was in the habit of genuflecting to the deposed strongman when the latter was the monarch of all he surveyed.

However, the strongman wise to the politico’s true colours did not offer him any position of authority and kept him at arms’ length. Once he tried all tricks in his bag to secure the chair of a state-owned enterprise without success. He contested the last general poll and suffered an ignominious defeat.

Soon after the general poll, the politico switched his allegiance to the new Big Boss and made it to the Diyawanna through the national list, thanks to the latter’s sympathy. He later begged for some position and was given a responsibility that enabled him to have a say about Diyawanna council affairs.

Meanwhile, the new Big Boss received a written request from his predecessor now reduced to back bencher status that he be allotted an office room at the Diyawanna complex.

The new Big Boss later met a select group of seniors to discuss his predecessor’s request. The majority of seniors present at this powwow were for granting with this request. However, the member now having a say about the Diyawanna council affairs was up in arms against allotting an office room to his one-time patron. “How can we give him an office at the complex…? He is an ordinary member now. If we acceded to his request, all other members too could claim an office room each…,” he argued.

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 - 0

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.

“Et tu Brute?”

Comments - 0

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

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

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

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

New Visa procedure implemented

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

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