DIG Lewke’s transfer cancelled

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Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayaka has ordered the cancellation of the transfer of Northern Province senior DIG Nimal Lewke. The polls chief has informed the IGP in this regard, the election monitoring body PAFFREL said.

Lewke, who is in charge of operations in the North, had been recalled to the police headquarters in Colombo.

Police transfers ahead of a Presidential election is a violation of election laws. However when contacted a senior police source insisted the DIG was not being transferred and will continue to hold on to his previous post but will operate from Colombo and be given additional duties.

The Election Commissioner on 7th December ordered all government departments, institutions, corporations and other entities not to hire, promote or transfer any employee until the presidential election results are released. (KB)

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Comments - 156

Monday, 25 January 2010 07:53 AM

well done sir, shows there are people with backbone to do what is righ.....

Monday, 25 January 2010 07:55 AM

Well-done sir....Grate decision...

Monday, 25 January 2010 07:57 AM

GOOD PIECE OF WORK. Thanks

Monday, 25 January 2010 07:59 AM

ane amma-pa...

Monday, 25 January 2010 07:59 AM

I see that lot of government money can be saved in this wise action. Close down all outstation offices and operate from one office in Colombo. Looks more practical and efficient. The ploice sources who issued this statment must be thinking that we are third class fools to believe what they say.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:00 AM

What a shame to the Defense Sec!!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:01 AM

well done sir Mr Dissanayake, we salute you this what we need ... Dot not allow to be pushed around, the state TV SHOULD BE BROUGHT UNDER YR CONTROL .

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:02 AM

At Least ……. At Last…….
Commissioner executed his power at the last movement

Dear Commissioner, You have granted absolute power from our constitution for the election period therefore please execute your power to eliminate election violence. If not you do not full fill your duties assigned by the general public of your country

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:02 AM

Well done sir,

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:03 AM

Eka thamai..., thanakola nehe gaha mudune..., ekai bimata bahinne...

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:03 AM

what a joke police media telling...DIG was transfered to colombo to do the job from here...

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:04 AM

well done commissioner

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:04 AM

Sir.. we know..you are trying your level best to keep this election as a fair one...but this government ..? will they listen to you..? they didn't listen to court orders..supreme court orders...we know that you are so disappointed...and this must be the worst ever election you are going through..all the desha hitiseen is shouting and telling..that opposition is bringing black marks to the country..but i m sure this kind of undemocratic acts by the government will do much more damage to the country in the international arena.. we are really disappointed.. BTW we salute you for the courage and the actions you ve took ...even though they are in vain with this MR regime

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:05 AM

Mahinda Balasuriya knows election law. By doing this, MB indirectly canvessing SF, where POLICE loose faith on MR. Good luck MR, All the best to you SF

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:05 AM

This is the second time the EC cancelled a Police Transfer - last time it was the SSP Ampara. Has the IGP any shame ??. Is the HE so scared that he is desperate to break election laws?

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:06 AM

Keep up your good work. We all beg you to make sure a fair election will be held tomorrow. Government have broken all civilised norms up to now.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:08 AM

I say IGP dont you understand singhala or english. when the
EC says no transfers for any one who is doing government service you transfer the DIG from north. you are a baboon.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:08 AM

Good work sir....

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:08 AM

niyama tokkak...

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:09 AM

Why suddenly they are doing this ? I think we all can see thing clearly now. Don't insult our intelligence.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:11 AM

HE WOULD NOT HAVE TO FACE ALL THESE PROBLEMS IF HE TOOK ACTION TO NULLIFY THE 2005 ELECTION DUE TO DEPRIVATION OF FRANCHISE TO VOTERS OF NORTH & EAST BY THREAT & COERCION BY LTTE. OF COURSE THIS WAS DONE BY LTTE ON PECUNIARY CONSIDERATION OFFERED AT THE TIME.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:14 AM

At least Sri Lanka have some honest people like Mr.Dissanayaka, people should appreciate this courageous gentleman.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:17 AM

Well done be very firm

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:17 AM

Congratulations. This is the way you should excersise your powers sir, This a Democratic Country and you are a highly respected Public officer who have a very good record, Why should you worry about these useless politicians . Use your authority without fear or favour.and pls. dont spoil your good name by giving into these thirdgrade Politicians who are not educated, and who our robbing the country and ruining this country.May the Triple Gem and all devas protect and guide you, and give you the strength to do your Duty.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:18 AM

Well done sir! Keep up of your good work! Use your power!
Our gratitude!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:20 AM

You should be a candidate at the next Presidential Elections

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:20 AM

Mr. Dissanayake is a traitor and an agent of the west? Wimal have a press conference will you?

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:22 AM

Suggest Mr. Lewke deploy 5000 impartial police officers in the north and order them to shoot at the people who are breaking the election law (riggers, ballow box stuffers etc.)

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:22 AM

Ela kiri lokka elama kiri..we salute you..

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:26 AM

Cheers SIR! Well done. We are with you.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:26 AM

The past three IGP's were mutts, this one is also the same.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:27 AM

Typical naive reader's comments, sallow minded.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:28 AM

well done sir.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:28 AM

GOOD MOVE TOWARDS DEMOCRACY WELL DONE EC KEEP IT UP

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:29 AM

IGP, you better be prepared to pack your bags after 26th. SF is not going to tolerate a dumbo like you who does not understand the meaning of "No transfers".

P.S- And you better lose some weight too

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:30 AM

Well done Elections Commissioner. Now you must see that that the election is free and fair. This is a plea from aall voters who are suppressed.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:30 AM

too late too little,
he was hiding all this time and come out now?????
did the government effected this transfer only!!!!!!!
no there are so many others, where was he then.

he is just an opportunist (mismanaging the elections since his assignment ) seeing the tide and changing the colour,

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:33 AM

We appreciate your that decision.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:33 AM

Brainless guys do this kind of thing on the eve of an election

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:34 AM

This a joke. How can Lewke sit in Colombo & monitor the situation in the North???

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:37 AM

At a time like this it is difficult to figure out "who is wagging what" - Dog or the tail.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:39 AM

I think the government has already started rebuilding the country without waiting till 27th to give a better future.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:40 AM

good work... sri lanka need people like you

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:41 AM

Well done Election Commisioner, congrats for your professionalism.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:41 AM

Sir by all means we respect your decision. at least we feel one governmenr employee trying to do his job without beinn partial. thank you sir . all sri lankens are with you

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:42 AM

Dear sir,
What about the Army Official Transfers. why can't you cancel them too.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:45 AM

Basillus, Well said!
Same sitution applies to Chief Justice who gave a life to a candidate day before election on the helping tsunamai episode.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:45 AM

Commissioner, we beleive that you will not allow to change the vote ballots when its taking for counting centre. You know that there is a big hole in MR's securiteis and they can mislead people's right.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:48 AM

Hats off to you sir.You have done a great job.Keep it up the good work!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:48 AM

Quite true. But we have to appreciate the mans courage despite tremendous pressure from the Maha Raja himself. But lets all hope for a free and fair election.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:53 AM

By doing such things, SF does not have to campaign at all. MR and his close associates are doing the job for SF.

Are they really this foolish ????

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:54 AM

Well-done sir....Really Grate decision

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:55 AM

Sri Lanka is suffering because her citizens don't love the truth but always want to deceive and to be deceived so the devil gain power by deceiving the nation.
They have no law and they are lawless that is the main problem and curse of this nation...So there is a curse on this nation...So wicked government was sent by God as a judgment for this nation..Once this Nation suffered from a war...But still war is ongoing...Because these wicked leaders earn monies billions and billions by corruptions, wickedness and by shedding innocent blood to gain their power and their blood cries out unto God Almighty asking judgment on this nation...So the Nation is suffering from poverty to poverty...The Nation should repent and come to God with changing heart if they want peace truly...And that peace cannot be given by any political leader...but only from God... By the Prophet

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:55 AM

This is how the def. sec. conducted affairs during the northern war, so he thinks why not Lewke do the same thing? He knows he can make sure that the votes of all displaced can be rigged with his henchmen in Lewkes seat in the north.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:57 AM

Either the IGP does not understand what the law is or he is a spineless servant boy of the President in anticipation of some livelihood after retirement like his predecessors. Either way, his days are numbered and he should be the first one to be kicked out when there is a change at the top.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:59 AM

No wonder ! MR claims that we won the war, being in CMB.

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:59 AM

well done Mr.dissanayake.Let People decide ,Govt should allow the police to do their job without any fear or favour

Monday, 25 January 2010 08:59 AM

Dear Sir ,
well done please have a free and fair election that's all we are asking from you take all necessary actions to protect the constitution and democracy in ths country.

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:00 AM

Well Done. Keep it up. Never give into pressure from any source.

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:02 AM

Shameless Government

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:12 AM

vote wisely guys...majority are not fools to be treated like this by our govt...they are living on all our hard earned money paid as taxes

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:13 AM

not a joke, thaey are thinking we are fools

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:13 AM

Mr. Lewke, free thinking people of this country urge you to guarantee a free and fair election. The future of this country is on your hands. Don't succumb to the pressure. Give us a life. The nation will salute you. Two more days and you will be the IGP. Good luck! Jayawewa SF!

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:16 AM

the sadest part is they are getting away with what ever they do, sint it? So who is the mutt here.. WE MUST PUT A STOP TO IT...VOTE WISELY

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:17 AM

sf tide is high and will be mighty...day by day people are lossing faith in the MR and team

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:17 AM

Someone needs to protect the law and order in this country, cause the government is failing to do so...

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:18 AM

As usual, SRI LANKA POLICE...Like no other

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:19 AM

he should have stopped at that time, without letting the corruption out of control

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:20 AM

I agree, we are closing the eyes to th truth and listening to the devils sermon

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:20 AM

Congrat to Elections Commissioner and good luck to GSF becuase a clean and honest man will remain in the nothern theater to make sure things are in clean and straight. We are very proud of Old Selvestarian good luck Sir SDIG Nimal Lewke

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:20 AM

Way to go .....

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:21 AM

fish rots from the head

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:23 AM

Well done and you can try at the next Presidential Election where I will be the EC

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:27 AM

You are executive election commissioner . thank your for order .

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:27 AM

Our KING has now overtaken JR and Premadasa..

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:31 AM

We salut sir..........

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:32 AM

Dear Sir,
Once the election is over please retire and join hands with SF and assist the group in developing a corruption free, disciplined society, so that the future chidren could live in an enviornment of freedom and diginfied country. Please make this beautifull Sri Lanka, a respected one by the entire world??

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:34 AM

I don't think this is the correct answer. He should not be brough to Colombo at all, if it is not a transfer. Why did the authorities think of bringing him to Colombo to be given additional duties at this moment? They could have kept him in the North and given addtional duties. There is something fishy here. Low down politics. SF hope you win and change all these dirty politics. Best of Luck!!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:36 AM

it is not a dis. made by def, sec

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:36 AM

Beginning of 'Vishvasaneeya Wenasak'.??

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:41 AM

But the DIG wil still be at Colombo

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:43 AM

Henry Perera! Clever question.

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:45 AM

MR will not give up. He will pull everything he has to stay in power. He has everything to loose. WE HAVE TO GET ON TO THE STREETS on 27th if there is no honourable end. People - be ready to march for our freedom, its now or NEVER

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:46 AM

well done commisionar - keep it up your good work

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:51 AM

get a life

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:51 AM

Well done Mr. Dissanayake. You have proved your back bone is strong. on 27th please ensure that power is transfered smoothly to the winner.

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:52 AM

well done sir, ur best

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:52 AM

Calla heta balagamu!!! Patience for one more day.... Sri Lankans will wake up to a new Sri Lanka...

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:53 AM

count me in!

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:56 AM

Commissioner Sir! Better late then never. Something is better than nothing. All these time ,you were not doing anything productive- just giving passive appeals and advice . A very very late start but please keep it up and continue. All the helpless people of this country will blesss you for redeeming this country

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:57 AM

Well done commissioner.......keep in touch

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:58 AM

Very well done Sir !!!!!

Highly appreciate your dare decision

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:02 AM

He learnt the lesson at much cost to us in last election when MR let him also down. So hope this time he will give evidence at an inquiry after the election.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:04 AM

Don't be panic. Wait till 27th. People will select MR OR SF. You are like a JVPer. What they always want is to get on to the streets and shout.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:04 AM

hahah well done!!1 EC

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:04 AM

At least you had the back bone use your wide powers.These third grade fellows should be wiped out from the political field.They are not fit to clean even the toilets in Parliament.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:09 AM

The present IGP appears to be a number one HARAKA. He is doing MR no favours by behaving like this. Anyway it is now MR's Swan Song.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:13 AM

I cant imagine how certain news papers in Sri Lanka carry an article with full of lies (Not daily Mirror) it published an article today stated that as per keheliya Rambuwella worker community in middle east supporting MR. I’m employed in middle east and we would like to inform all Sri Lankan that we did not contact any baboon to support corrupt government and we have nothing to do with that article.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:18 AM

finaly we see justice prevailing hope this continues after tomorrow

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:19 AM

well done uncle. we are always with you......

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:20 AM

Great decision, We are fed-up with dirty politics!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:21 AM

Well done Sir.We need people with a backbone at this time.MR is trying ever trick in and out of the book and probably getting advice from his close friends in Iran whose leader manupilated the elections.
If we love our country we must rise up against this disgraceful behaviour.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:26 AM

Nimal Lewke, has an excellent reputation amongst all his friends and a great deal of respect, due his integrity and honesty shown towards all forms of citizens, fear not this Gentleman, he sides only with what is right !!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:27 AM

EC has cancelled the transfer. but IGP has said tis not a transfer & Nl will perform his duties from Colombo. Absurd as is is if IIGP says "No tis not a transfer so let NL BE IN COLOMBO" will this elections commissioner have the guts to insist that lewke should be sent back to the north ?
I hope he will exercise his power at least now., or history will judge him as a spineless man who allowed injustice to prevail.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:30 AM

Not really a 'WoW' job! The 'EC' had done enough damages to the country in the past and now his planing to sideline with a new alliance! Most of the Bureaucrats in SL are highly corrupted!
'God' Save SL!!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:32 AM

If Opposition is having so much much faith in the Election Commissioner why they called his powerless wimp until before the close of campaign day. He is an honest public official who saw both UNP and SLFP won elections. If both the parties want consensus really after the election, as no party will get the required two thirds, this gentleman can be kept as a go-between, facilitator or provider of good offices; if Anura Bandaranaike can arrange a sandhaanaya alliance and Mangala Samaraweera a common candidature why can't he do that? If both main parties agree he will do the unification on vital matters!

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:39 AM

Brain Drain at political level ??? I thought only Mervyn has gone through the Brain Drain process.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:50 AM

Election Commissioner has become mad. It is not a transfer. DIG is not a field job. He can operate from anywhere.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:53 AM

Mr lal, Middle east is not a country . You a just an individual . Who cares whom you support.

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:57 AM

From 28th,
Dr. Mervin will become Professor
No more Sirasa
No more Comments on Daily Mirror
No more Lankaenews web site
More harrasment to Minorities,
Closer of some Christian and Catholic Churches

Monday, 25 January 2010 10:58 AM

The people like election commissioner should be
given more responbsibilities after the election
so that the sri lankan political drainage could be
cleaned out

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:01 AM

good job Dis!

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:04 AM

Nandana seems to be suitable to become the next IGP of Sri Lanka!

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:07 AM

if this transfer is mainly due to additional duties why dont they get some one from any other places like south? why should only the north DIG should be transferred? this clearly shows the intension of our police (government). dont think that all the people are nursery kids.

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:10 AM

IGP, why have you sold your soul to the Devil?. Have you no shame man?.
Well done Commisioner.

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:14 AM

come on wimal...tell us EC is a traitor!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:16 AM

well done we proud of you sir...!

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:17 AM

well done sir.....

this shows how much u respect democracy......

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:18 AM

This is really good. This is what we want. We need to build our Sri Lankans values destroyed by politicians. Law and Order. Value driven society. SF was trained to do "Code of Conduct". He is the man that can do this. This is not about party politics. This is about building our nation.

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:18 AM

good bye MR this will reduce your floatting votes from inteligent people in south. ALSO REMEMBER IF YOU TRY TO STEAL THE VOTES OF TAMILS IN NORTH THEN IT WILL BE A PATH WAY FOR ANOTHER LTTE BECASUE THEIR RIGHTS ARE STEALED.

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:21 AM

Countryman, why do you shout like this?

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:21 AM

well done sir ....country need people like you . god bless you sir

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:47 AM

v.good idea. we need honest govt. service people who have served the country honestly to govern this country. who are well discplined honest CS people like EC,GEN,

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:52 AM

Mr. Commissioner please dont retire after the presidential elections. Hang in there for the geenral elections too. once you leave there will not be an independent elections commissioner. You are a patriot like all the outh who have sacrificed their lives in the past in the N & E. You are our last hope for democracy for many years to come.

Monday, 25 January 2010 11:55 AM

YOU HAVE DONE IT......!!!!!!
NOW YOU CAN RETIRE!!!!!!

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:00 PM

Well done Commissioner. Everyone must learn to stand up and do what is right, especially when working in the state sector. You may have scorn from a few but the vast majority will respect you, and truth & honesty will win and prevail in the end.

Mahinda Balasooriya by his actions is proving what a low character he is. We need officers of integrity and good character to run our Police. Only the will the public have faith, confidence & respect for them.

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:08 PM

This is a JOKE ! How can a person in charge of North operate from Colombo ? Police source say he is not transferred. What then is this ? Api moda da eva gilinda ? Com on Commissioner DD, do something without saying they are not listening (like a kid). I find it hard to believe you are genuine, I think this is a way out for you ! Hook or by crook they will do it. Don't be a donkey.

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:09 PM

Of course, Douglas will be furious to hear this!

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:09 PM

Shameless Sri Lankans !!

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:11 PM

At the end.... you got a single vote !

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:12 PM

Moda Sri Lankans will select MR. I am 100% sure

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:28 PM

"Great Dissection" Elections Commissioner.

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:36 PM

Well said. I agree with you

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:38 PM

Sir, you don't have to quit your job.After SF become president no body going to interfier with government servents duty.

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:46 PM

Well Done we are proud of citizens like you

Monday, 25 January 2010 12:52 PM

good ...... but will this be enough .......??????

Monday, 25 January 2010 01:09 PM

Dude, Y on earth are you dragging a valuable name like Khalil Gibran into this - this man was a great poet/artist.., pls. stay away kindly - esp. on these issues, if its a love, marriage, courtship yes, you could quote his name - An ardent fan of KGK

Monday, 25 January 2010 01:11 PM

you thought wrong

Monday, 25 January 2010 01:16 PM

This is what we have been waiting for....Thank you sir... This Thanks goes to you Gen. SF sir..... We want a new Sri Lanka from 27th.....

Monday, 25 January 2010 01:26 PM

# sun 2010-01-25 14:25 - Could we leave the Devil & God to their own devises and carry on like decent human beings. There has never ever been any proof of any Gods or Devils. Elections are conducted by humans and not by beings outside the realm of this earth. If people are foolish enough in the 21st century to believe in the "mambo jumbo" of Gods and Devils they deserve what they get. Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.

Monday, 25 January 2010 01:34 PM

Finally Mr EC thanks for the deed but please see it through at the election day too

Monday, 25 January 2010 01:47 PM

Will Elections Commissioner's order be allowed to stand? If not, he has the powers to annul northern poll.His will has to prevail even if President is all powerful executive. Let's see what happens in the next 24 hours. The question is why he was transferred just now?

Monday, 25 January 2010 02:03 PM

I think he already came to know the Election resut? Anyway good move, gentleman move.

Monday, 25 January 2010 04:00 PM

JR and Premadasa's tactics all over again

Monday, 25 January 2010 04:16 PM

How can the IGP maintail LAW & ORDER in this country, when he does not understand what the ELECTION LAWS are? Shame on you IGP.

Monday, 25 January 2010 04:36 PM

well done sir, we need change like this we need change

Monday, 25 January 2010 04:46 PM

The assumption is that the government is transferring 'unhelpful' police officers!

Monday, 25 January 2010 05:58 PM

Keep it up sir, well done!

Monday, 25 January 2010 06:05 PM

The Elections Commissioner should not hesitate to do everything within his power to ensure that the peoples' will is upheld! It is not only his constitutional duty, but also a duty cast upon him by society, in the interests of the nation, its children and those yet to be born!

Monday, 25 January 2010 06:15 PM

Will it take effect after the Elections or immediately? I doubt that the DIG will be allowed to go-back, before the end of the Election!

Monday, 25 January 2010 06:25 PM

The 'drama', is not over yet!

Monday, 25 January 2010 07:33 PM

Last 'trump,' also lost?

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 12:39 AM

I also feel that MR will win by hook or by crook, Largely due to uninformed or ill informed citizens who cannot make an informed decision like others who have access to proper public opinion. Sad isnt it? But I really hope I am wrong about this.

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 01:23 AM

IGP is a Baboon alright. A fellow who cannot understand any langauge. He seems to be the biggest idiot in the police department. See the calibre of our IGP? We have peons in offices with better senses.

Well done EC you arer a great man.

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 04:25 AM

It is clear which side of the divide the election commissioner is on. Congratulations to you. Probably the govt wanted Lewke to do something wrong, and he refused - that is why he was transfered immediately to Colombo. Congratulations to you too, Lewke, if this is a correct thinking.

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 05:37 AM

At long last, we are seeing back bone from a long silent government official. Thank you Commissioner for whatever this is worth.......................

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