Fonseka ready for arms debate

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The JVP today renewed calls for a debate between Opposition Common Candidate General Sarath Fonseka and President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the alleged fraud in the procurement of certain military supplies. The JVP said General Fonseka was ready for the debate.

JVP parliamentary group leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake told reporters that only these two are privy to all the arms deals as the Defence Minister and the Army Commander during that period.

“Of course, we have no understanding about arms deals. Those who challenge us for a debate also do not know anything about them. The President is the Defence Minister. General Fonseka was the Army Commander. They know what transpired with regard to the procurement of arms. They are the best persons to have this debate. General Fonseka is ready for it with the President at this time,” Mr. Dissanayake said. (KB)

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Monday, 11 January 2010 08:28 AM

SF cannot challenge the president for a debate. He has far superior qualities of human than SF

Monday, 11 January 2010 09:16 AM

Let W.W. come for the debate if he put forwarded the challenge,Why is he wanting another? Is he not confident to face alone

Monday, 11 January 2010 09:19 AM

Mr / Ms spencer,,, speak something sensible and something u knw very well.

Monday, 11 January 2010 10:59 AM

President why don't you take the challenge up with General about arms deal, let the General public have the facts from the horses mouth

Monday, 11 January 2010 11:52 AM

Yeah, when they come and see the opposition on the debate they can always walk away :-) , If you are position is correct as a principal you can debate with even a 100 let alone 2

Monday, 11 January 2010 01:15 PM

This debate goes as follows...
You did an arms deal through your son-in-law's company...
No...No...I didn't do it !.
That's all !.

Monday, 11 January 2010 01:19 PM

We'll be able to watch the debate on27th !.

Monday, 11 January 2010 04:00 PM

If SF is just another candidate, what made Mr, MR suddenly slash the prices of fuel and other essentials?is it to fool you guys again?

Monday, 11 January 2010 04:01 PM

Exactly

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