President to decide on impeachment shortly

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa will decide on the impeachment submitted to him by speaker Chamal Rajapaksa according to the powers that the constitution has vested in the executive, President's spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said.

“He will decide on the next course of action within the next two or three days and will act within the powers vested in him by the constitution" he said.( Hafeel Farisz)

Comments - 112

Severi Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:06 AM

What is there to decide? You are the one who wanted this done, and your henchmen has just gone through the formal motions (stinking more than the motions in a toilet) in parliament.

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ahmeer Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:10 AM

WHAT TO DECIDE NOW YR EXPECTATIONS ARE ACHIVED. DONT DELAY SIGN IT APPOINT WIMAL AS NEW CJ. GOD BLESS

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Clifford Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:10 AM

I guess there is nothing new for the President to decide as he had already decided to send the CJ home long time back.

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Bandara Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:12 AM

That decision was taken prior to even conception of impeachment motion and impeachment motion was presented only after making that decision. Everybody knows this..

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jay Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:22 AM

Nothing to decide..Everyone knew what was going to happen even before the vote..Bye CJ - you will be back someday..and Bye MR in the next election.

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Lokka Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:31 AM

Ha ha ha ha ha ha

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Kondebendapucheena Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:36 AM

will act within the powers vested in him by the constitution.it is now done deal,,,,,,,,,,

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Thomas Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:37 AM

Already decision taken to Sack The CJ

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padma Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:39 AM

Much power makes one mad.
The evil cannot thrive for ever.
Anything should be changed anytime.
Who thinks to deceive the people ,one day deceived himself .

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gnanasiri Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:40 AM

The great decision. Here it comes, wait for it. "THE CJ IS GUILTY LIKE I SAID"

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aliya Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:38 AM

bye all the stooges and the ones without backbones too

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misunderstood Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:47 AM

can Sarath NS get his old job back??

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RIF Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:50 AM

decision was made before the impeachment , impeachment is eyewash to local and International

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Ranbanda Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:07 AM

Swift action is desirable to spare the nation from agony of this sordid affair.

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Pol Pot Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:14 AM

He does not have to make a Decision. It has already been made for him by his Parliament. The Decision is not His.

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D. Wijesiriwardena Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:17 AM

What an eye wash. Everything has been packed and ready. What scrutinization does he need to go through now?

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lalitha Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:18 AM

parliament ate the country for dinner yesterday n now MR having the country for breakfast and lunch

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Raja Raju Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:19 AM

Revenge is done.
First SF
Secondly CJ

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mahamole Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:20 AM

You mean CJ can do unthinkable and no one take action against her. She is not a Saint.

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Lost Lankan Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:50 AM

MR, please realise that you have more matters toping the list.
just leave CJ alonge. please do some thing to better the standard of living. War was over in 2009 no benefits passed onto publice instead cost of living sky rocketing. soon public will impeach you

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PRASANNAJIT Saturday, 12 January 2013 07:02 AM

Tihs hate politics should end. Country is going towards hell day by day.

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mervyn perera Saturday, 12 January 2013 07:06 AM

How can president act according to the constitution. According to the supreme court ruling on the constitution the impeachment is wrong in law and the impeachment is illegal. Is the president going to make another blunder by giving an order to sack the CJ.

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pasel Saturday, 12 January 2013 07:05 AM

Mahinda is going to say I will go with parliment decision

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Jagath Leanage Saturday, 12 January 2013 07:18 AM

What to decide, decission taken on the day CJ said Divineguma Bill not according to the constitution.

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ANTON Saturday, 12 January 2013 07:27 AM

ANE KAALE WANE WAASE

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Sonna Boy Saturday, 12 January 2013 07:41 AM

The international community is watching you so please make the right decesion for the good of the country instead of apeasing your ego

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Gamaralala Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:03 AM

Decision was made two months ago... Action yet to be

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rehan Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:40 AM

raja raju first the voters....................

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Deepal Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:49 AM

If anyone is acting against the Constitution who is going to take action? Parliament or Judicary

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Lucky Weeramantry Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:56 AM

Dear Mr President Appoint An Independent Committee To Look Into The Parliament Decision. And Then Take The Next Course Of Action. Because The Court Has Given Report As Invalid. Otherwise It A Grave Mistake.

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Lucky Weeramantry Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:57 AM

He's A Jolly Good Fellow, He Has The Whole World In His Hands.

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Citizen Perera Saturday, 12 January 2013 09:17 AM

The whole country is in a Total mess...Rulers of this country is in the opinion that general public are set of fools..

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Modaya/buruwa Saturday, 12 January 2013 10:12 AM

Rajina mamai ape rajje.
Dakunath Mage thamai
Uthurath Mage thamai
Parliament eke balu kukkoth
Mage thamai
Raja mamai maha raja mamai
Higana rajje

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LastdaysofParadise Saturday, 12 January 2013 10:31 AM

Decision? Yes, MR even you can do it as wisdom is unnecessary. The end of this opera was written when CJ stood her ground long ago. MR merely writing the chapters leading to it.

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The Observer Saturday, 12 January 2013 10:38 AM

This is the opportunity for the President to show:
a) That he understands the law of the country and, hence, the importance and meaning of the Supreme Court and Appeal Court decisions.
b) That he has a correctly formed and good Conscience that he would really use to uphold the rights of the people who are Supreme and elected him.

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Vajira Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:28 AM

There will be a no country for our children. Sad. Think deferantly in the next election to say good bye to MR.

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Paisa Musthappa Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:33 AM

Sin for the Shirani woman. Tears also coming to my eyes. This MR man no limit now. People must stop him in next elections.

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ukadha Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:46 AM

in funny sri lanka may be the judiciary also have to go military training in gotas style...

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Arjuna Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:00 AM

Slues gates open for ur corrupt family to rob the rest of the country mr. President via DM iPad app

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Bill Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:01 PM

Why do Sri Lanka people go against "Divi Neguma" It's seemed good for Sri Lanka people. I do not understand something here.

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bushel Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:11 PM

DECIDE TO BEHEAD INSTEAD OF IMPEACHING?

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Punny Pellow Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:29 PM

Nimal also might be ok but, why don't you appoint a PSC to decide and save your skin, huh!!?. Otherwise they will want to impeach the successor too, ha, ha!!

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sundram Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:50 PM

How about the politicians . Are they saints? why no action had been taken for corruption , bribery against a single politician so far

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nesh Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:55 PM

This is the straight result of Excecutive power. We need parliament rule not single person rule.

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2Cents Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:54 PM

Any lawyer worth his salt knows..everything which stems from illegality, is itself illegal

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Mason Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:10 PM

Your 'decision' will be to abide by USA and Commonwealth ORDERS. You know very well that you cannot LIVE By CHINA ALONE.

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Terrance Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:15 PM

All dictators acted like our current leader MR, will end up like other dictataoes soon

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krishna Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:20 PM

Prove that you are The Great Mahinda the 6th or what ever you want.

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ling Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:32 PM

Shallow understanding, pathetic.

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Sumana Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:36 PM

THE NAME " MR " WILL WRITE IN MAHA WAMSA AS THE HERO OF ...........................( any body can fill it.) IF HE DO THIS.

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Punchi Putha Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:46 PM

Mervyn silva has resigned from the post of organiser for the Kelaniya District, appoint him as the next Chief Justice..

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Pachaya Saturday, 12 January 2013 01:47 PM

ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF MARA REGIME BY HIMSELF.

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positive Saturday, 12 January 2013 12:00 AM

CJ could have met him at the time he wanted to see her. Still she has a chance. Intermediate by someone even possible to reconcile the matter now. via DM iPad app

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Motta Loks Saturday, 12 January 2013 02:04 PM

MR should go before next election,,,,The country just cannot afford or tolerate this president anymore,,Time for some quick peoples power,,It will be inevitable.

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Motta Loks Saturday, 12 January 2013 02:06 PM

Observer,,Dont joke,,You think this president went thru'all this circus to get rid of CJ and now will want to show that he understands the law,,What nonsense,,Not this president mate,,Get real,,

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sinnan Saturday, 12 January 2013 02:46 PM

ACHIEVEMENT OF "MIRACLE ASIA" ,Joke of the decade!!!

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kirala Saturday, 12 January 2013 02:47 PM

Since when did the present government care about the opinion of the International Community?

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Yuri Saturday, 12 January 2013 02:51 PM

Dear President, you are elected by people and Computer. if anyone against you no diffrent then LTTE Terrorist ! do what you have to do

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Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 12 January 2013 02:52 PM

What is there to decide. It is a fait accompli and the decision had been made over two months ago by the President himself and only thereafter the "lamp posts" in the Parliament went on signing the Impeachment motion, with most of them even not having seen it at all, If these are the so called representatives that the people have conferred their sovereigbty on, then God help this country.

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SFarook Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:04 PM

Sure it will be signed.cases against her will be taken to new cj in new set up courts and finally need to set up a place in Welikada prison and another group will be there to pray,fight and protest to out her.so another two years we can hear the news.

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Pissa Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:21 PM

CJ is not above the law.

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Gabo Singho Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:25 PM

Latest News clip: Dr. Mervyn Sliva being given hon/Juris Doctorate to be appointed CJ by the President. Why not, the way thinigs are goign in S/L any thing is probable.

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kolla Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:27 PM

Please give our country back dont eat it leave it for our children for god sake !!

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Mahela Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:37 PM

Donkeys are born and not made. They neither listen nor could be corrected.

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partriot Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:41 PM

no, his son !

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Ayesha.Arambepola Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:38 PM

The decision you make will go into history. Your decision will dump you you in dustbin if it is against the wishes of the people of this country. It's not too late. Think of the long term more than the short term benefits. Good luck. Thruwan Saranai. Suva Anagathayak!

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partriot Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:43 PM

you are right , in next election MR will go home , they knew it ,before that, they wrap up what ever their family can....

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partriot Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:46 PM

this is just to show everything is happening accordingly - in other word "eyewash"

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oppressed_citizen Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:46 PM

great! appoint Mervyn as acting chief justice soon!

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Leader man Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:55 PM

Bring M. Silva as the new CJ

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joke Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:57 PM

Does Sri Lanka has a constitution still?

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Sri Lankan Saturday, 12 January 2013 03:58 PM

Hi MR

Listen carefully to your Ape Minihas .The one who keeps falling from stairways whilst crossing.
over to an others room in Australia and the other pseudo Bolshevik Vasi Deva who sings for his supper with a beloved a keep at Pediris Road and the murderous Kalaniya Thug and many other hangerson on the Gravy Train for they are your advisors leading you to your doom against the Conscience of a nation from which you have benefited.The writing is on the wall and remember you can fool some people all the time but you cannot fool all the people all the time with your SHAPE agenda.

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joke Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:02 PM

Cave men do not understand any Law!!!

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S.Sriranjan Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:15 PM

MR not pnly the Executive President but also Supreme! More than the 2/3 to decide!!!

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Mahela Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:18 PM

This CJ Impeachment drama was produced, written, actors selected, Music track and co actors drama, the chaqndiyas and the puppet law enforcement .....and the final ending all written and practiced by Mahinda Mama, Produced and Investments by MARA Brothers and Co. Unlimited.

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hks Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:31 PM

Latest version of "HITHUWOTH HITHUWAAMAI"
Actors/actresses: wimal, yapa,dilan,rajitha,pavithra, shiraani...
Director: Mahinda
Producer:Chamal
Camera:Basil
Playback singers: Nimal, Dinesh, Mervin, Keheliya, Dallas.
NOW SHOWING AT NELUM POKUNA..!

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Citizen Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:37 PM

I think the President accepted Mervyn's resignation to appoint him as the next chief justice. There is no one else to serve justice better under this style of government.

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Vije Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:34 PM

Rule of the - Mob.

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Thomas Saturday, 12 January 2013 04:39 PM

Decided Long Back, nothing new to decide?

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Rakith Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:28 PM

If he does this, we can finally get rid of him. Let him impeach away, the world will be watching and make all his economic and international dealings very difficult.

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Maan Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:38 PM

The Drama KING!!!!

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J Perera Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:37 PM

Once no more use... Time to give the boot GOSL style ....

Then...
1, Mangala Samaraweera
2. JVP
3. Gen. Sarath Fonseka
4. Baratha Lakshman

Now ...
Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake

Next ......
???

However, some stopped supporting the GOSL of their own.... full credit to them.
Wijedasa Rajapakse
Ven. M Sobitha Thero
Who else have what it takes to differ with GOSL.

Vasu & Dinesh - if you even have a shadow of your fornerselves in you.... resign !

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a.angammana Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:42 PM

It is still not late to make amends for the follies made. A false move will make the country to suffer beyond repair.

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shah Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:51 PM

The Presidant is also a Lawyer.........

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amare Saturday, 12 January 2013 05:58 PM

every one is equal.mr pl, dont delay.

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sujan Saturday, 12 January 2013 06:28 PM

In srilanka there is no freedom for judge,so how do the people will get good result(niyayam).president thought I ahve power but nobody can cheat god.
God knows everthings.

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amude Sunday, 13 January 2013 12:00 AM

Thank the dumb leaders for paving the way for our next leader > > Another BANDARANAIKE . . . At least this Bandaranaike has the brains and MOST importantly a very strong person .

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maraya Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:49 PM

ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF MARA REGIME BY HIMSELF

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patriot Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:54 PM

He is delaying the decision to sack the CJ just to show the people he is taking time to study the reports although he made the decision long time ago. Real JOKE!!!

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Puswedilla Sunday, 13 January 2013 12:00 AM

Mahinda is totally under power of Gota and Basil so he will succumb. via DM Android App

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Vignash Saturday, 12 January 2013 09:24 PM

Ape lokkata jaya wewa and budu wewa....

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aza Saturday, 12 January 2013 10:51 PM

DR(for crime)Mervyn silva is the best man for the CJ and all island SLFP organiser under Rajapaksha brros and sons Junta

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Mahela Saturday, 12 January 2013 10:51 PM

Yes, good with Mr. 10% getting a 90% cut.........for others it's hulang......Divinesuma.

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RajaDrohi Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:03 PM

Bandaranayake allways broblem for the country from kings day. They never did good to the country . They got huge benefits from forienger even for betraying Kings of the country

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Janaki Kalansuriya Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:18 PM

Yeah, you mean a Liar!!

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weera Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:19 PM

Don't have high hopes. Accept the election results whether you like it or not. He has the total power to do anything except change a male to a female or female to a male. MR and his family will run the country for generations. You might as well get used to it.

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H J Selvin Peter Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:41 PM

Booth were good friends to MR once upon a time. Who is next?? Dr Silva?????

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alisten-Sydney Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:44 PM

All the dictators has the end but in Srilanaka they can surive by playing tamil cards. Just a question what is UNP doing. Shame on UNP.

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gajan99 Saturday, 12 January 2013 11:45 PM

I for impeachment!

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partriot Sunday, 13 January 2013 12:29 AM

he was a actor too in the early age (comedy actor)!

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Barath Sunday, 13 January 2013 01:03 AM

Head's lines wants to give it some modesty. It's not the high noon rape inside Gouse Box that happened here.

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Lobo Sunday, 13 January 2013 01:25 AM

Wants to appear like he has thought a lot and wisely about it and made come to a fair conclusion. We all know its only an act of revenge.

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Banda Sunday, 13 January 2013 01:40 AM

Mervin is better. He has more experience than Wimal in protecting law of this country.

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Ann Sunday, 13 January 2013 02:36 AM

Do you think the present government cares about what their own people think? Is that why there were thugs armed with clubs were assaulting Pro-CJ protesters?

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bash Sunday, 13 January 2013 03:13 AM

Lucky for him that Sri Lankan majority are foolish and parliament memebrs are corrupt beyond correction.

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aroosh Sunday, 13 January 2013 04:13 AM

the latest news Mr.Mervin silva resigned from the post kelaniya organizer to take oath as CJ of srilanka with in few minutes in front of Hon. President MR

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O.L.Morondan Sunday, 13 January 2013 06:16 AM

Are you Mahamole or Mahamola

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Sue Sunday, 13 January 2013 06:57 AM

Mr. President, with all due respect to the exalted position you hold, arn't you as a 'Man', ashamed of what you're doing to this country and its people? Are you so blinded by power that you can't see where you're going? You're fast becoming one of the most hated leaders of this country.

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Sue Sunday, 13 January 2013 07:04 AM

Sadly, we are a set of fools as otherwise we will not be in this terrible mess.

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Sue Sunday, 13 January 2013 07:10 AM

Go Home Mr. President, your time is up. I personally don't want you as my President anymore and I think most people in this country will agree with me. You're not working for us and your time is up. Just leave before we throw you out.

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Pol Pot Sunday, 13 January 2013 02:39 PM

Why is he taking so long to 'study the report' ? Is it difficult for him to understand?

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