Ali Sabry Raheem not eligible to remain as an MP: March 12 Movement

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Former MP Anura Daniel who was the first member of Parliament to be charged with smuggling. He was expelled from Parliament by the then President late J. R. Jayewardene and thus set an example

Ali Sabry Raheem who was recently nabbed trying to smuggle mobile phones and gold is not eligible to remain as an MP, the March 12 Movement which is an organization committed for clean politics said yesterday.

The MP through his action has confirmed the negative perception which people have developed on politicians of today,,” the Convener of March 12 Movement Rohana Hettiarachchi said yesterday.

“The offence committed by the MP by trying to smuggle in gold and mobile phones worth Rs 72 million is to be taken seriously,”.

“It has be found out whether the MP has committed similar offences in the past. The fine imposed on the MP under the Customs ordinance is questionable. the Maximum fine has not been imposed on him. It is also questionable whether the customs ordinance is suitable for today’s needs. Imposing a fine of Rs 7.5 million cannot be considered as an enforcement of the law,”. “It was former MP Anura Daniel who was the first member of Parliament to be charged with smuggling. He was expelled from Parliament by the then President late J. R. Jayewardene and thus set an example.

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Comments - 17

German Saturday, 03 June 2023 07:53 AM

Is he still a MP???? Ofcourse he must be expelled from Parliament. No doubt about that.

sam Saturday, 03 June 2023 07:58 AM

He and many others are not eligible to remain as MP's

A great precedent Saturday, 03 June 2023 08:58 AM

This is great precedent by former President late JR! Why not apply the same principle on Ali Sabry as well? Nobody will blame Ranil. There are several others waiting inline to follow suit. Let us start the march past!

Pronto Saturday, 03 June 2023 09:38 AM

Expelling or the Vote?

Mahila Saturday, 03 June 2023 11:06 AM

He may well POSE THE QUESTION and ask, "We have 'CHAIN SNATCHING THIEVES', BANK ROBBERS, OTHER ALLIED SORTS OF CRIMINALS OF ASSORTED CRIMES, FALSE PASSPORT WITH DUBIOUS BIRTH DATES, DUAL CITIZENS (WHO AREN'T ELIGIBLE), MURDERERS CULPABILITY PROVED AND COMMISSION AGENTS

Joshua Saturday, 03 June 2023 08:59 AM

He should not be dismissed but kicked out of politics. Disgraceful. He has now gone to bring more goods to SL.

Smuggler Saturday, 03 June 2023 09:26 AM

This may be the first time that Ali Sabri was unlucky to not escape detection or could not manipulate !

LankanLover Saturday, 03 June 2023 01:26 PM

How could he travel to UAE after committed such a crime, how does our law works? for poor one way for riches another way?

Mahila Sunday, 04 June 2023 02:08 AM

Ali Sabry Raheem, MP, is a First time offender, hence he could GO to DUBAI!!??

Mahila Sunday, 04 June 2023 02:08 AM

Ali Sabry Raheem, MP, is a First time offender, hence he could GO to DUBAI!!??

Mahila Sunday, 04 June 2023 02:08 AM

Ali Sabry Raheem, MP, is a First time offender, hence he could GO to DUBAI!!??

Percy Wijenayake Saturday, 03 June 2023 04:48 PM

I agree with the all the comments that this guy is not a fit and reasonable character and definitely must be expelled from parliament.

M Fernando Saturday, 03 June 2023 05:31 PM

On the contrary, he has proven his qualifications to continue as a politician of Sri Lanka. May he have a long and prosperous career !!

Tissa Fernando Saturday, 03 June 2023 06:50 PM

Ali Sabry should be expelled along with the rest of 225 as everyone in that parliament has done some illegal act. Some of these include murder, harassment, stealing public money in billions , human right violations, economic disruptions to satisfy foreign parties, spreading racial disharmony, etc, etc.

Anthony. R Saturday, 03 June 2023 08:07 PM

Only one got caught, how many more are there who are Not caught. Laughing no. Most of them are Not eligible to be a MP's even.

Mandayan Saturday, 03 June 2023 11:21 PM

He has gone for the next smuggling trip before he become ex-mp! He doesn’t care!

Pantha Kumara Sunday, 04 June 2023 12:32 PM

Be honest I want not only Ali Sabry but also many other MPs and Ministers who robbed our country should go as well. What we need is corrupt free politicians.

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