SF gets seat if Ketagoda resigns-Elec. Chief

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Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya yesterday confirmed that General Sarath Fonseka was person entitled to be appointed as a Member of Parliament in the event national list member Jayantha Ketagoda resigned.

“Of course I will recommend General Fonseka to the Secretary General of Parliament as the proper person to replace parliamentarian Jayantha Ketagoda of the Democratic Party in case he relinquishes his parliamentary seat,” Mr. Deshapriya told Daily Mirror.

Mr. Ketagoda, a former Western Provincial Councillor replaced Democratic Party Leader General Sarath Fonseka in Parliament after he was convicted of trumped up charges that he had employed army personnel as his personal staff.

On January 21, President Maithripala Sirisena granted former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka a full presidential pardon and restored his civic rights, privileges and military decorations and thereby removing the obstacles he faced in re-entering Parliament.

On January 23, Mr. Deshapriya told journalists that General Fonseka’s voting rights would be restored after obtaining legal advice and added that former DP member and MP Jayantha Ketagoda had written to him asking whether General Fonseka could replace him in Parliament if he relinquished his seat.
On January 18, Mr. Ketagoda had said he would resign from Parliament to make way for General Fonseka to re-enter Parliament but since then he has opted to maintain a mysterious silence on this matter and had even not answered any calls directed to him.(Sandun A Jayasekera)

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Donny Saturday, 14 February 2015 04:07 PM

General Fonseka was elected by people. Kata goda came to Parliament by fluke. Just resign and give it back to the man who really deserves it.Go

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osman Monday, 02 March 2015 07:52 PM

SF.Idial person for that seat.not the present donky.

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Words Sunday, 15 February 2015 11:29 AM

Does Fonseka know the meaning of the word dignity?

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Bala Sunday, 15 February 2015 08:16 AM

He is not begging but only asking for his seat which was usurped from him

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skw Sunday, 15 February 2015 05:37 AM

if he resigns the seat goes to the next in line in Manapa list. EC shall not make hasty statements unless he consults the Attorney General.This going to be yet another CJ 43 reinstatement

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Liswom Saturday, 14 February 2015 11:20 PM

This Ketagoda fellow has been brainwashed by Modawansas and that is the cause of his silence.

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Dr M.L.Najimudeen Saturday, 14 February 2015 09:05 PM

Who is forcing Jayantha Ketagoda not to resign?

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skw Saturday, 14 February 2015 07:43 PM

this is yet another mockery they are going to play.If a MP resigns under our Election Law the next manapaya shall become the MP. This was well demonstrated in 1994 election in JVP Hambantota resigned all the candidates untill the way was paved for Galappaththi to be the MP. Election Commissioner shall not put the cart before the horse.

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Perumal Saturday, 14 February 2015 06:46 PM

SF gets seat if Kathagoda resigns and the latter resigns if?

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Ivo Saturday, 14 February 2015 04:36 PM

SF and the other army officers should seek redress from courts for wrongful dismissal and violation of their human rights,loss of reputation,mental and physical agony suffered.

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dean Saturday, 14 February 2015 04:20 PM

I am sure if he is paid about one million he would vacate the seat. These are the sort of people who occupy these places.

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Sri Lankan Saturday, 14 February 2015 09:22 AM

Please resign immediately.

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Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 14 February 2015 02:28 PM

Looks like Ketha-Goda is expecting some incentive such as filthy lucre to give up his seat as he would have definitely got something from the ex-corrupt ruler to pole vault to his side just before the Presidential elections.

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Top Cat Saturday, 14 February 2015 01:02 PM

Looks like KATHA-GODA has suddenly gone DEAF and BLIND!!

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Eds Saturday, 14 February 2015 12:05 PM

Why is this fellow begging for a seat ?

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willowsd Saturday, 14 February 2015 11:55 AM

KETOGODA IS A COWARD IF HE DOES NOT RELINQUISH THIS SEAT FOR gsf

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Waco Saturday, 14 February 2015 11:09 AM

General Sarath Fonseka, Sir, You and your party will be definitely winning the next General Election. Field the "Best Team ". Do your home work from now on.

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Pince Saturday, 14 February 2015 10:43 AM

SF should not even talk about this until parliament is dissolved. Keep your dignity

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Waco Saturday, 14 February 2015 10:40 AM

Mr.Ketagoda be a gentleman. Please return that seat to General Sarath Fonseka, without any further delay.

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Rav Saturday, 14 February 2015 09:46 AM

Please check his current and overseas bank accounts as well as how many properties he or his wife owns ! something fishy about this guy Mr. Ketagoda

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Sisira Saturday, 14 February 2015 09:34 AM

What is the asked price? 100m, 500m?

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