Chandrika warns Ranil’s arrest threatens democracy

Rip Winkle Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:01 PM

Are you saying that heads of state or former heads of state shouldn't be prosecuted for stealing? All those making remarks as you ought to be charged with contempt of court!

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Nihal S Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:18 PM

Madam, are you saying he should not be investigated (or charged) for misusing of public money, just because he was the ex-President? Is it democracy in your books?

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Francis Peries Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:26 PM

Heads of State, Ministers

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Aela Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:38 PM

What does robbing the state have to do with Democracy. Look who's talking about democracy?

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Nishantha Jude Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:50 PM

All the politicians who are making these kind of statements are the ones who were corrupt and scared that they will be prosecuted in the future. Law should be applied equally for all. These people should be charged with contempt of court

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Gune F Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:51 PM

All the past head of states and other important people are suddenly starting to get worried about their past wrong doings since the law has finally started to prevail for all people regardless of importance or status. We salute the judiciary. Keep up the good work. Hats off

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R Navaratnam Sunday, 24 August 2025 01:53 PM

Madam Ex-President, Democracy has been destroyed many years ago in this country. This country is now recovering; so requesting you to remain silent. Courts will take care. I do understand your anger against JVP; but they have now reformed. If not people wouldn't have given them 2/3 majority.

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Ravindu Fonseka Sunday, 24 August 2025 02:01 PM

Why are all these people using this "democracy is threatened ' card? This is exactly what democracy is. People's wishes are granted. Besides if the country's justice system finds a man guilty, and the these people call it undemocratic, political vendetta etc means they don't respect the judiciary or insinuate it is biased! Maybe when they were in power and did whatever they wanted (not what the people wanted), and thought that was democracy??

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Easo Sunday, 24 August 2025 02:02 PM

Taking legal action is threatening democracy? I thought you know something.

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Sam Sunday, 24 August 2025 02:07 PM

What's is democracy??? Everyone is treated equally???? Or the ruling party's or family's can misuse public money? You all have lived on public money for generations.

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A foolish statemnet Sunday, 24 August 2025 02:13 PM

Give your reasons without voicing foolish statements.

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contempt of court Sunday, 24 August 2025 02:20 PM

make one arrest and sent the party to the cooler will stop such un called for remarks. The hidden meaning what chandrika wants to convey is the court has made a mistake

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Brit Sunday, 24 August 2025 03:09 PM

Perhaps some people are becoming worried because they have purchased upscale properties in Paris and London in the past without the ability to justify it on a state salary?

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The Destroyer Sunday, 24 August 2025 03:17 PM

You destroyed Democracy when you took on Sothi Upali as your bodyguard.

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Lanka putha Sunday, 24 August 2025 03:30 PM

Remember What JR did to your mother she had a good team and did good for the country. You mean stealing poor people's money is okay with you. Definitely you should give up your pension because you got more than enough to serve for rest of your life. Please don't make such statements and make yourself a fool.

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Anton Devasagayam Sunday, 24 August 2025 04:52 PM

Let's start an investigation on Chemmani mass graves and the role CBK played. Don't forget about Kumar Ponnambalam's assassination too.

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Vadivelu Yogaratnam Sunday, 24 August 2025 05:22 PM

People don't have to worry comments made by corrupted politicians, you know who assisnated Kumar ponnambalam what action did you take to findout who behind the murder, it happened under your nose short memories what a shame.

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Japuna Corea Sunday, 24 August 2025 06:20 PM

No one is above the law. Blue Water deal should also be investigated.

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Ruwan Perera Sunday, 24 August 2025 06:43 PM

Who is responsible for destroying democracy? Since the independence, every head of state destroyed democracy in SL, beginning with your father. Go look in the mirror and ask "what did I do to protect democracy. Madam, please don't cry foul. You were part of the problem and help restore the democracy. Thanks to NPP, country is becoming a democracy again.

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Namal Sunday, 24 August 2025 06:50 PM

Do you remember the Waymba Provincial Council election, CBK? we remember how you safeguarded democracy in Sri Lanka. So please be quiet - we don't need lectures from you. No one is above the law - simple.

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Edward Dalpachitra Sunday, 24 August 2025 07:47 PM

CBK and the other ex President are joining forces because they are afraid of the people. Afraid their crimes will also result in them being brought to justice.

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Karunan Suppiah Monday, 25 August 2025 04:29 AM

Don't blame the government. As promised the government does not interfere in the judicial process, so we have judicial independence. Mind that you may be charged for Contempt of court.

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Anthony. R Thursday, 28 August 2025 07:31 PM

"One Country, One Law", this is democracy ,and it is happening now. And all who were used to be living off public funds cry foul now, may be the fear of exposure I wonder. Look back, democracy was destroyed long ago, now hats off to the Judiciary with a Backbone and unbiased in its efforts to establish "Democracy ". Let's appreciate Judicial Independence now. "None" is above the law.

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