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Good Governance and Infra Structure Facilities Senior Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake said the people would lose confidence in the judiciary if the judges were unable to deliver their judgments independently.
He told a public meeting after the opening of the Millewa–Puwakwattta Road in Horana that there was a crisis between the Judiciary on one side and the Legislature and the Executive on the other.
“It is the duty of all those concerned to avoid such crises. We must not attempt to convince all and sundry that we are right and others are wrong. Unless we work together in unity and amity, the present crisis will deepen. The Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary should work in close coordination. Any institution subject to the public opinion should not attempt to consider itself superior to the other,” the senior minister said.
MP Vidura Wickremenayake, Horana Pradeshiya Sabha Vice Chairman Asoka Ranathunga and several local politicians addressed the gathering. (Buddhika Kumarasiri and Wijeratne Opanayaka)
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Comments - No arm of Govt. superior to the other: Ratnasiri
Rahmathullah M. H. Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:42 AM
All Government Ministers including that from Left Parties should learn from this experienced politician. A very sane and sensible person. Hats off!.
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lanky Wednesday, 02 January 2013 08:01 AM
Deeds are better than words . Do not forget that you are also in the government. If you are a man of principles you can do more to correct it rather than making odd speeches.
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Dalu banda Wednesday, 02 January 2013 03:59 AM
What the Hon Speaker has to say about this?
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jayantha silva Wednesday, 02 January 2013 03:04 AM
He is not fully qualified.
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Impartial guy Tuesday, 01 January 2013 12:44 PM
Minister, Where were you all this time, In the back yard of your house? Why all of a sudden reform? When you were Prime Minister,Your President,Your government and Yourself were always right and others wrong. Minister keep in mind you guys were always wrong, that is why country is in bad shape, People have no jobs,No income, Commodity prices are up and public is suffering like anything. Now all of a sudden you feel a sympathy of people who voted you in. Do not try to be too smart, Father and Son. Before long entire block will be chased out by people.
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Deepal Tuesday, 01 January 2013 11:46 AM
The right time to have Independence Judiciary, Election Commission, Police Commission & Bribary Cammission if Sri Lanka is to be the Wonder of Asia.
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Calistus Jayatilleke Tuesday, 01 January 2013 10:25 AM
At last a saner voice from the government side. It is hoped that those in power will listen to saner counsel rather than victimise the one who advocates the truth.
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CITIZEN Tuesday, 01 January 2013 09:47 AM
Why not you tell that direct to the right person? Instead of speaking at junctions! BAYADA????
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raviraj Tuesday, 01 January 2013 09:32 AM
who elected these thugs to parliament
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Piyal Tuesday, 01 January 2013 09:04 AM
No one is bothered about Shirani, the Present CJ, and what people are concern about the independance of the Judiciary free from Politicle henchmen's. no one is fighting for Shirani.
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Junior Citizen Tuesday, 01 January 2013 07:08 AM
Yes but not with corrupt CJs at the helm
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Junior Citizen Tuesday, 01 January 2013 07:07 AM
lot of things that he did not see as PM; IT IS NOT wisdom, but realisation of truth after being kicked out of fame
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HKS Tuesday, 01 January 2013 06:45 AM
THIS IS AN UNFORGETTABLE LESSON FOR THE VOTERS WHO HAVE EXCESSIVELY STRENGTHEN THE ARMS OF THE EXECUTIVE DURING THE SUCCESSIVE ELECTIONS DURING THE RECENT PAST!
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Dicky Tuesday, 01 January 2013 06:44 AM
When one does not exercise political power, words of wisdom are expressed in abundance....
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weha Tuesday, 01 January 2013 06:39 AM
Dude he always something different to what he told earlier. think that is a part of aging :P
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CW Tuesday, 01 January 2013 06:34 AM
I think he is talking not only to the parliamentarians, but also to the " coconut breaking" lawyers as well
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Jegan Tuesday, 01 January 2013 03:35 AM
For once there is sense from a Parliamentarian. This is what you call "WISDOM with aging". Hope the government has the sense to understand the sense in what he says.
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dudley Nugawela Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:35 AM
ane den wayasai 80 penala pinak dahamak karaganna. gatta padi nadiwalata ratata kala de monawada???? obenma ahanna. MAITHREEPALA THAMA SUDUSSA. EYA THAMA APE AGAMETHI. D
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Ashraf Nazim Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:29 AM
Well said sir. This demonstrates your long experience and maturity in the legislature. Our only concern is that you would not be shortlisted for the prime ministerial position in the forthcoming reshuffle.
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Kanthie W Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:25 AM
Title only, powerless wisdom is 'wisdom' until some ' bone' providence.
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philip Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:19 AM
As a barrister he has summarized in a nutshell and that is called wisdom.
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kautilya Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:16 AM
Sense of relief from years of political experience.Only decent voice heard from the govt, ranks and files on current impeachment drama
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jayantha silva Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:15 AM
Just imagine thugs in parliament considering themselves superior to members of the judiciary.
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perumal Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:14 AM
Cents over ride sense. Divi Neguma over rides parliamentary scrutiny.
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Andrew Pitugala Tuesday, 01 January 2013 05:00 AM
INDEPENDANCE OF THE JUDICIARY IS OF UTMOST TOP SUPREME PRIORITY FOR A PEACEFUL AND RIGHTEOUS SOCIETY. MAY GOD BLESS THE GOVERNMENT TO DO A RIGHT ABOUT TURN AND LEAD THE NATION INTO A DHARMISHTER SOCIETY.
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Mason Tuesday, 01 January 2013 04:58 AM
Well said Sir. An useful piece of advice to the hot-heads. We trust the president and his ministers will receive your advise in the right spirit and act positively in a manner befitting all stake holders..
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hari Tuesday, 01 January 2013 04:53 AM
these days he is not recognized in the government. that's why shouting!!
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Wasantha Tuesday, 01 January 2013 04:50 AM
Very true. Within the ongoing battle there are only two sides. Executive and his legislative puppets one side and the Judiciary the other side..
Only the constitution and the Judiciary who are the guardians of the democracy and human rights are supreme and not the executive who is attempted to become a constitutional dictator or his legislative crooks.
Wasantha
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xlntgson Tuesday, 01 January 2013 04:36 AM
Oh, he spake!
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mohamed asfar Tuesday, 01 January 2013 04:34 AM
so, which side you are ?
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Cobbler Tuesday, 01 January 2013 04:25 AM
Late development of the brain with the age.
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