Public Security Deputy Minister calls his driver ’donkey’

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Colombo, February 19 (Daily Mirror) - Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala, who arrived at the Hulftsdorp Court complex, was heard calling his driver ‘Buruwa’ (donkey) while summoning his vehicle.

The Deputy Minister was at the court complex this morning regarding the shooting incident involving underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa.

During the visit, several journalists questioned him about the government's ability to ensure public safety. Instead of responding, the Deputy Minister loudly called out, "Buruwo, waren" (Donkey, come here).

In the same video, another individual was heard instructing someone to locate the Deputy Minister’s vehicle immediately.

Comments - 62

Dr. Dee esy Wednesday, 19 February 2025 10:54 PM

Must be used to those terms in day to day lives!

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Abilin Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:19 PM

Not the person, the car I guess. Don't take it serious.

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deeeee doooo littleeee, move on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:50 PM

Not surprising, even the rich speak to their servants like that, so no big deal and is the spoken language in most villages. usually one would call a person dumb, mut, fool, stupid it all means the same, sinhala people use the word booruwa (donkey).

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Pusa Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:10 AM

That's how he calls his wife and his parents !

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Justice Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:41 AM

Also another INCOMPETENT lawyer.

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Regit Silva Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:06 AM

He is usually used to riding a donkey.... so must have made a genuine mistake.

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එච්චරයි දන්නෙ Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:13 PM

That's their mother tongue. Just say something to upset a JVP guy, you can get a mountain of filthy words.

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Sanjeewa Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:15 PM

This minister is the donkey. He has no idea about the vehicle he came and the driver. Funny, he is responsible for ensuring safety of all citizens including me. Remove this joker immediately.

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Dr. Kankanamge Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:27 PM

Donkeys and monkeys are dancing for Usuf and Hulangona.

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Kandaih Balendran Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:29 PM

Donkeys, monkeys and leeches of Diyawannawa and friends.

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Peter Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:30 PM

What can you expect from s three wheeler background.

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A Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:59 PM

These guys talked so much when in opposition. Cannot handle pressure....

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J A Wednesday, 19 February 2025 11:59 PM

Was he calling the driver or his boss, the Minister?

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Pusa Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:13 AM

It was very hot and this clown wore a tie - very indicative of a low IQ.

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Dilakshan Senevirathne Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:18 AM

He was calling the driver to come and take him quickly and the video appears to be dubbed with someone else's voice( so many things can be done with AI now) to discredit him. Probably those who created the dubbed video are the ones to be called with that name because they are still behaving like that and go after those who destroyed the country for 76 years. The NPP will finish clean Sri Lanka programme and make a better country.

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Uncle Paradise Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:41 AM

Was Sajith the driver? lol

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Yohan Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:50 AM

Arrogant fool nothing else. Majority of npp parliament members are like this. They get exposed day by day. Also why does he have so much security and specially stf. Non of the previous ministers did not have this much security. Anyway nothing much to expect from born liars and filthy low life individuals like watawala.

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Coming after you. Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:57 AM

We are the "Buruwo" for voting you bastards into power. No more in future and we will wait patiently to get our hands on you in the next General Election. You and your clan prepare a place to hide.

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Aquarius Thursday, 20 February 2025 01:58 AM

One cannot change donkeys overnight just because one becomes a politician.

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Matara Mudalali Thursday, 20 February 2025 02:21 AM

Takes time and bloody effort to tame a jungle creatures !!!

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ANNE CUNT Thursday, 20 February 2025 02:25 AM

it is o.k 22 MILLION PEOPLE IN SRI-LANKA CALL Mr MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA (FORMER PRESIDENT ) A THIEF (ALI HORA) this is a disgrace to sri-lanka it is better for him to give the stolen money back to the people

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A Supporter of Donkey Thursday, 20 February 2025 03:12 AM

It is the case of a donkey serving another donkey.

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Jin Thursday, 20 February 2025 03:12 AM

Government drivers are mostly unskilled political henchmen of former rulers, probably deserve the call out.

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Sam Thursday, 20 February 2025 03:27 AM

This also fault of previous government.

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Former Sri lankan Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:31 AM

These are the guys ( Booruwas ) who reflect the culture of our country. Sometime ago a person had commented that the Sinhalese can't govern Sri lanka and have failed miserably since 1948. This guy has proved that statement beyond doubt. Even the Afghans have a sense of respect for their own. As long as the Sinhalese are in politics Sri lanka will be a failure because the Sinhalese politicians are truly Kassipu drinking, Ganja smoking, Heroin inhaling Booruwas, so Sri lankans don't look forward to any progress in the years to come.

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Daryl Thursday, 20 February 2025 06:25 PM

The bitter truth but difficult to digest for all Sri lankans.

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Mohamed Zulfi Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:50 AM

This individual is perhaps the weakest and idiotic creature within the NPP cabinet. He has exposed himself many a time and he is a Gallery man hunting for cheap publicity. Remember he visited the Peliyagoda market and some other places. He himself exposed that he is infact the animal himself - that he was addressing his poor driver. ZULU

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Ram P Thursday, 20 February 2025 05:10 AM

MR used this word in public and the video circulated in the past. Learning from our past President he must be thinking that politicians can use the Booruwa word to address others

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R Navaratnam Thursday, 20 February 2025 05:21 AM

Everyone must be respected; no matter who he is; therefore very poor Deputy Minister. The position he holds is a responsible position; hence he should not only apologize to his driver but also set an example by resigning.

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Herman Perera Thursday, 20 February 2025 05:35 AM

There are many DONKEYS

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A Supporter of Donkey Thursday, 20 February 2025 05:38 AM

This is a case of a donkey riding a donkey.

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DOT Thursday, 20 February 2025 05:38 AM

Pressure, Pressure ! Once true character come when he/ she in real pressure !

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Nimal 1 Thursday, 20 February 2025 06:14 AM

Now we see what scoundrels we have voted in.

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Basil Paranavitane Thursday, 20 February 2025 06:24 AM

These people came to power with the sincere inner heart feelings of love for the poor people. But this Deputy Ministers vocabulary to his own driver reflects a compleat turn around to human feelings. Of Cause he was facing a grilling from the media but he did not have an answer because of his unpreparedness as a minister who should be able to face these situations and he took it upon his helpless driver. Come on Deputy Minister face up to these problems like a man or just go home.

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cabsklm Thursday, 20 February 2025 07:43 AM

Donkey calling another Donkey ?

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Steven M Thursday, 20 February 2025 07:43 AM

Very beautiful change

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Hina Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:08 AM

I thought he said, 'monkey'.. lol

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UniDon Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:14 AM

Oh, my dear, a working-class hero calls a working-class man as a donkey.

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Ranjit Wicks Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:26 AM

What else can be said if they do behave like donkeys.

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Samarakone Anton Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:26 AM

I am sure President AKD has now realized the calibre of his senior cabinet members.!!!!!

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kannan Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:30 AM

Why Did He refer to his driver by his own name.?

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Buruwa Namal Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:51 AM

When Rajapaks were the ruling party, any with the name Rajapak... or similar were nobles. It is unfair to call me a Buruwa as I am an MP, and only who foolhardily voted for me to more scam the public are the buruwo.

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Gabriella Thursday, 20 February 2025 09:11 AM

Suits don't change a person's breeding.

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Russel Harmmer Thursday, 20 February 2025 09:14 AM

Nothing wrong, when in a panic situation sometimes tongue can be twisted. Mahinda Rajapakshe had slapped and kicked and scolded in bad filth to his own ministers so many times except GL Pieris. Guys had not forgotten those bad days.

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Mark Anandappa Thursday, 20 February 2025 09:37 AM

These guys are living 2 feet above now.

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Cassie Thursday, 20 February 2025 09:58 AM

Here for the comments.

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AIA Thursday, 20 February 2025 10:00 AM

Cracks begining to appear in this government also ?

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Jude Thursday, 20 February 2025 10:11 AM

It's a very fondly nickname!!

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Jude Thursday, 20 February 2025 10:13 AM

Dy Minister shouldn't insult, yeah insult the donkey.

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Siriyawathi Thursday, 20 February 2025 10:21 AM

Very bad for the country aney. I feel shy.

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Sokrates Thursday, 20 February 2025 10:40 AM

In Germany, a driver for parliament or ministries needs an O-level school-leaving certificate or an equivalent vocational qualification with 3 to 4 years of training and several years of experience as a professional driver. The vehicles belong to the parliamentary vehicle fleet and are allocated as required. The drivers normally work in two shifts and are allocated accordingly; the politicians have no influence on this. Drivers are employed and paid by the parliamentary administration. Politicians cannot get involved and are not allowed to make recommendations. In Sri Lanka, any fool can get such a job and may be labelled a donkey or a monkey.

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Be Fair Thursday, 20 February 2025 11:05 AM

At least he is been genuine.

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Grace Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:34 PM

Kaputa era is over. Now donkey era is in the making

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Toma Thursday, 20 February 2025 01:48 PM

Basically, he is a jackass calling a his kids Donkey!

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Paul Cole Thursday, 20 February 2025 02:31 PM

deputy minister sunil watagala aka "buruwa" echoing his real name, as a slip of the tongue...!!!!

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ANNE CUNT Thursday, 20 February 2025 02:36 PM

male donkey (Mahinda) riding a female donkey , outcome the double donkey Namal Rajapaksa

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Citizens Thursday, 20 February 2025 03:38 PM

Poor people put up with these insults because they are afraid of their masters who are thugs and they don't want to lose their jobs! The language used by the estate superintendents to address the poor plantation workers, is far far far worse than this!

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One donkey recognises another Thursday, 20 February 2025 03:50 PM

One donkey recognises another.

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Dr Michael Fernando Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:08 PM

It takes a "DONKEY" to know a "DONKEY" - unparliamentary language from a deputy minister. He is clearly unfit for the job. Over to you Mr President.

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No big deal Friday, 21 February 2025 07:19 AM

His own brother was at the wheel noh?

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Ranil Sunday, 23 February 2025 01:39 PM

Greetings to his voters, workers, supporters and family.

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Mervin Monday, 24 February 2025 12:16 PM

Don't upset him. He by mistake called the Car a Donkey. Nothing to get worried about.

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