Video: Maithri to restore SF’s decorations and rights

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Common opposition candidate Maithripala today said he would restore civic rights and all military decorations of former Army commander and Democratic Party Leader Sarath Fonseka within hours if he is elected as the Executive President.

“I will restore all rights and military decorations of former army commander within hours of my election,” he said.

Mr. Sirisena gave this assurance at a Democratic Party meeting which was held at Solis Hall this morning. The assurance was given when a member of the Democratic Party requested that Fonseka be given all his rights and decorations once Mr. Sirisena is elected.

The common candidate Sirisena said he and several others of the UPFA were not in favour of all harassments meted out on Mr. Fonseka but had to be silent. (Yohan Perera and Sanath Desmond)

Video by Sanath Desmond

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Comments - 17

Nash Wednesday, 03 December 2014 07:03 PM

It is not peoples intention of making you as the president of this country.

Dom Thursday, 04 December 2014 09:29 PM

How dare you call Maithri a dictator? Did he ever ruled the country?

nimal Thursday, 04 December 2014 08:14 AM

promises, promises, and lot of promises!.........where have we heard those before?...LOLZ....

Eng. M.V.R.Perera Thursday, 04 December 2014 07:03 AM

we would be thankful if the best army commander in the world is promoted as a Field Marshall

Rahula Thursday, 04 December 2014 07:03 AM

Common Candidate has to guard against a military take over by MR, and besides this is the right thing to do.

Phantom Thursday, 04 December 2014 06:32 AM

That alone is good enough for the voters, sir!

Waco Wednesday, 03 December 2014 08:20 PM

You are a "Gentleman " Sir. Hats OFF to you.

Dr M.L.Najimudeen Wednesday, 03 December 2014 07:29 PM

Sarath Fonseka was once described as the best army commander in the world by the Rajapakshe brothers. The same brothers put him in jail and removed all his decorations.I am happy that the opposition is keen to restore all his merits and earnings. Voters can vote for this alone

Mammal Wednesday, 03 December 2014 07:22 PM

that might need the use of executive presidential power?

Dutchy Wednesday, 03 December 2014 05:21 PM

intra party benefits come first

Sunny Wednesday, 03 December 2014 06:55 PM

Here you are. Reason to support the common candidate.

Sri Lankan Wednesday, 03 December 2014 06:23 PM

All Sri Lankans will endorse your action wholeheartedly.The General should also get back the land that was gifted. via DM Android App

Sen Wednesday, 03 December 2014 06:04 PM

There you go! MY3 seem to be on track! Now he have attracted 40% votes SF had in the last election! So this plus some minority votes plus more slfp votes will see him through! Good move!

tony Wednesday, 03 December 2014 06:04 PM

WILL THIS BE A PLUS OR MINUS POINT BY VOTERS. AFTER ALL SF DESERVES AS HE LED FROM THE FROM TO DEFEAT TERRORISM

aneypaw lamaya Wednesday, 03 December 2014 05:41 PM

Another dictator in the making before he could give his nominations as the common parrippu eater?

Willows Wednesday, 03 December 2014 05:39 PM

Thank you Sir GSF is the best make him your minister of defense and you will be safe

Dutchy Wednesday, 03 December 2014 05:21 PM

intra party benefits come first

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