“He has flown business class” - Rohitha gets critical of AKD’S Aussie tour

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MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena was critical of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka’s recent tour of Australia, accusing the party and its membership of hypocrisy.

“If you question them, they’ll say that even the pants he was wearing were given by a brother. But I saw that he has flown business class, ” Abeygunawardena said, addressing a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Kesbewa electorate meeting in Piliyandala.

Abeygunawardena was among several politicians who questioned the JVP leader’s recent tour where he addressed National People’s Power (NPP) party meetings held across several cities in Australia.

“In Australia, they talk of the economic issues in Sri Lanka. But one must really calculate the damage they caused to the economy and the property destruction they caused, to ascertain the real damage, ” Abeygunawardena said accusing the JVP leader of hypocrisy.

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Comments - 48

Tissa Fernando Monday, 03 July 2023 09:38 AM

Yes, these JVP guys have been systematically destroying the country for decades. Now they smell a chance because the other politicians from all other parties have robbed the country. But , after decades of carrying out arsenic activities, how can they claim that they will become very honest , fair leaders Now to rebuild the country? This AKD lives in luxury and the JVP offices are fully air conditioned too. So they are no different from any other party. They will fix the final nails to the coffin.

Chain Snatcher Monday, 03 July 2023 09:46 AM

Can't take what this man Raththaran says seriously.Sometimes he utters things maliciously which are not true.

Johan Monday, 03 July 2023 09:49 AM

How long you can talk the damage caused in 1989..you guys are damaging at present.. It continues endlessly

Sunil Monday, 03 July 2023 11:44 AM

Well the leopard has not changed it's spot has it? The tactics employed by them in their attempt to over throw the government last year was was not too disssimilar to that of the 70's and 80's. It may have been a bit refined from a few decades ago, but the strategy was aligned. If it meant violence and thuggery to achieve their goal of an insurrection they would justfy it. Like the good old days they have used others, mainly youth, to be their cats paw, while they provide leadership and resources from behind the scenes. The fact that only these guys were given unhindered access to Galle Face after the attack brought out the nexus between the parties to light. Everyone cannot be fooled all the time.

Milinda Monday, 03 July 2023 09:50 AM

JVP Sahodarayo practice what you preach. You all are another bunch of political jokers trying to gain power by hook or by crook. Ýour struggle to gain power with the gun and bullet culture failed miserably twice

Rajiv De Silva Monday, 03 July 2023 09:59 AM

Typical attitude of the newly rich elite. Polititians should focus on developing the country where every citizen of the country should be able to travel business class if they wish to.

Kevin l Monday, 03 July 2023 10:04 AM

Business class is ok for a leader. Routing a plane and throwing off passengers is not ok!

Mahila Monday, 03 July 2023 08:56 PM

Definitely NOT!!??? When you do that, first and foremost, you are destroying the Airlines industry!? Proof - SRI LANKAN AIRWAYS (SLA) -10 years of Profitability as Joint Venture with Emirates until 8th January 2008 - has since become "SL Tax Payers' Burden" sustaining operation last 15 Years of USD 1 Billion per year!? USD 15 Billion!!!??? Messiah MaRa’s “contribution towards, Epic Starvation

Tak Tik Tuk Monday, 03 July 2023 10:14 AM

MR used to take entire flights full of his goons. This one single guy going in business class is nothing. Do something useful that benefits the society rather than talking about what others do.

warren Monday, 03 July 2023 06:24 PM

@Tak Tik Tuk - we know Mahinda and his clan are thieves. That is a fact and no one would dispute it. But Anura and his team have been talking endlessly about the proletariat and the AROMA of their sweat! Whether one guy or a team is irrelevant. They must walk the talk...

Wijeweera. Monday, 03 July 2023 10:31 AM

Is it only the Ministers who can fly business class, Who's children can fly on helicopters for their honeymoon? Hypocrisy at its best.

Sivalingam Monday, 03 July 2023 10:41 AM

Malcolm Ranjith should take over the leadership of JVP. AKD is a clown.

ravin Monday, 03 July 2023 10:43 AM

May be. Anyone can travel anywhere in the world as far as they are not stealing from public funds, well known chain snatchers, well known illicit brewers, known drug dealer etc., etc. like others who are up to all vices.

robert shavk Monday, 03 July 2023 10:56 AM

he has not snatched and robbed anyone's gold. do this golden man think that he should travel by bicycle to Australia...there may many reasons for flying business class if he had flown.

Sam Silva Monday, 03 July 2023 05:29 PM

The question is if his used his personal money for travelling it's none of others business. Our temporary president have many trips using tax payers money and no one made much fuss.

Love LK Monday, 03 July 2023 11:06 AM

Be logical.. How many trip MR made during his time? He may have used hundreds of times and yet when AKD has done it once why this indifference..what is wrong if people want to buy him a first class ticket?

Mahila Monday, 03 July 2023 10:02 PM

What is wrong with AKD??? Fortunately or unfortunately, it would appear that AKD doesn't pose with Gold Rings on fingers and ARM Bands made of many sovereigns of GOLD!!?? No supporter of JVP/NPP or AKD!!!??? Sure he displays that he has a FUNCTIONAL brain – His speeches are exemplary!!?? Atleast if. You HAVE BRAINS – remove GOLD on your person, when making f(P)unny Statements! Aiyo Mage RATHARAN – so corrupt you can’t envision where and how you are all wrong!!?? These are the envisioned Law makers, selected by MaRa the Messiah as LAWMAKERS!!??? If this is not bordering on IDIOSNCRACY, then what possibly could be the FILL IN!!?? Absolutely and totally confounded at this MASTERPIECE SPOKESPERSON, SL Lawmakers!!?? TOM BUFFONERY – Just like the Leader and Messiah!!!???

Anthony. R Monday, 03 July 2023 11:09 AM

The "Kettle calling the Pot Black" aney bang

Aberathna Monday, 03 July 2023 11:31 AM

Now it seems that AKD is becoming the greatest enemy of all corrupted politicians in Sri Lanka. That clearly shows the success of the AKD. AKD is the leader who has a vision and integrity. Bravo…

Gamage Monday, 03 July 2023 11:33 AM

Anura's popularity is a matter for all other parties now because they know that Anura is miles ahead of all other political leaders!

PINA Monday, 03 July 2023 11:41 AM

Curse of Mahinda bringing people to ministerial posts without a vision for the country. They have a good idea of how to earn money through the job (politics). Time to handover countries future to real politicians (education and vision for the country) not whose who are looking for a job (as a politician)

Mahila Monday, 03 July 2023 09:20 PM

You mean people with no "USEFUL JOB OR OCCUPATION, 'LOOKING FOR A JOB', unable otherwise to stand on their own feet to earn a living to feed and shelter their family and 'Coterie' of followers of unethical characteristics!!!??? Notice the "GOLD Wrist Band" on the left hand!!! Wonder when he had that affluence!!!??? ‘No-Good Days of Railway Raids” like WILD WEST USA! Well one may find similarities in Kalutara South to vicissitudes/vagaries – ‘LAND OF OPPRTUNITY’! Why talk of Vagabonds when there are ‘EXEMPLARIES GALORE TO SIGHT, REFERENCE!!!???

Terrence K Monday, 03 July 2023 12:08 PM

If a person spends his own funds for a business class ticket why should one speak against it. Unlike the Pottu rogues who have squandered the Public Purse which has now created a DDO program thus further fleecing the public EPF and ETF monies. Who is this puritan talking of other peoples travels when all these fellow have someway or other created havoc for this country and manipulated in absolving them of these crimes by crooked means. First walk straight instead of talking like a Crab to go straight.

L Jaya Monday, 03 July 2023 12:20 PM

Yes, this is the hypocrisy, the complainants and accusers are in the same boat. This is the result of current state of Sri Lanka. God bless SL

Ray Silva Monday, 03 July 2023 12:53 PM

Please stop blaming others for damaging the economy, it was your great no brains leader

Reza Monday, 03 July 2023 01:01 PM

PA ruined the economy, JVP destroyed the economy too, only party that drove the economy upwards was the UNP.

Jayampathiw Monday, 03 July 2023 01:10 PM

What is important is not the class. He fled during the important debate. Baka-pundits in the parliament raise hands for everything who cannot even amend the constitution properly.

Yo Yoo Yooo Chin Monday, 03 July 2023 01:21 PM

Business class travelling is not a big issue, but going for treatment for minor sicknesses like you ratharang and Kahliya Rambukwella to USA and Singapore on Public money is the worst thing.

Bannis Mama Monday, 03 July 2023 01:27 PM

Rohitha, wearing four to five - 1/2 kg. weighing gold rings like you with a watch valuing 3.5 lakhs is rather better Dissa travelling on Business Class.

Damian TR Monday, 03 July 2023 01:30 PM

Having a Log inside your eye, don't try to remove the Dust from others man. Mind your words Rohitha Abeygunawardene.

Jeanne Monday, 03 July 2023 01:56 PM

Not sure what these so-called tours in Australia were about or where they were held or who attended. Biggest hog wash. He's just like the JVP founder/leader who, in the 70s preached justice for the poor, fought and killed hundreds of innocent soldiers and civilians while all the while he was living down South in the lap of luxury with his wife and children. And mind you, while his rebels were living in the jungle with no protection, no money, and hardly any food. These Che Guevara-type heroics in Sri Lanka are all about gaining power and wealth. We became a republic for this???? Absolutely tragic state of affairs.

DOT Monday, 03 July 2023 02:03 PM

So, whats wrong ? Its not tax payers money!

Pamela Monday, 03 July 2023 02:54 PM

I agree with Ravin, Robert, love lk and Terrence. Why go on about History/the PAST, concentrate on the recent past and what/THOSE that brought the country to its knees and the masses suffering the WORST. NOT a single court case and or inquiry against those who were directly and or indirectly responsible for the downfall of the country. Big Deal taking a business class seat!!!. WAKE UP and PRESS for those responsible to be brought before a court of law and a INDEPENDENT BODY (outside politics) to inquire and prepare the way so that the CITIZENS of the Country can get the JUSTICE they WELL DESERVE. ChildOfGod

Grace Monday, 03 July 2023 03:14 PM

It is not looted money, not obtained by corruption or snatched chains. It is JVP supporters money who want their leader to travel comfortably.

Ranjan Monday, 03 July 2023 03:24 PM

Why only the ministers , government MPs can fly on business class? Don't you know they are the richest political party in SL. Unlike the government ministers they don't use tax payers money. Fair enough that JVP leader travels on business class

Lion Monday, 03 July 2023 03:46 PM

He is not using anyone’s money , so let him go in any class since it is there money.

Boy Monday, 03 July 2023 03:53 PM

He went alone no government money is involved in his tour . The A grade rouge who accused these people should go in front of of a mirror then he can see the for himself of the people who destroyed this country.

Citizen Monday, 03 July 2023 04:13 PM

He went alone in this tour to address the the SriLankan in Australia. He never took any one he went alone. There is any evidence that he used the money of the people of this country for this tour . As per the information he made a very successful tour addressing the SriLankan explaining the situation of our country. Well done Anura People of this country are waiting to elect you all if the election is held .

Ronipala Galgamuwa Monday, 03 July 2023 04:33 PM

Money is not from stolen gold, Kappam or bribes of poor people. Raised your hand and voted for Domestic Death Restructuring (DDR). It is sure that another DDR will be coming soon!!

Democrat Monday, 03 July 2023 05:30 PM

It was a vice decision of those who organized AKD s trip to Aus ,to accommodate him in business class as his tour Aus was very hectic. I believe from the fallowing day he landed in Melbourne he started to address SriLankan explaining the plight of our country and its people. He never went on shopping like those politicians who traveled using people’s money abroad for worthless conferences. The whole country knows the character of Rohitha A and who’s tenure in politics will be over with the first election of this country which has to be held in the near future.

No Traffic rules for power holders. Monday, 03 July 2023 06:17 PM

We had hundreds of castes among our citizens - Hindus and Buddhists. For the last few decades they have been consolidated and made to two castes. They are Politicians and Non-politicians castes. If you are a politician, you gain everything. Money Power, Immunity, and bogus acting etc. Others don't have anything if they have no relatives in power. It is new in Sri Lanka, just like in USSR once upon a time. If you in Communist party you can drive in middle of the road. Others have to follow traffic rules.

Buddhist Monday, 03 July 2023 06:58 PM

Thankfully Anura did not pluck chains off the necks of 1st class passengers like Rohitha.

Daily Mirror Humbug useless to give name Monday, 03 July 2023 10:05 PM

No audited accounts from 2017 had been published by JVP. No financial statements annually presented at their conventions. They collect funds from expatriates, members and people. They criticised banners displaying on leaders on public platforms and places as waste of peoples money. Anyone of guys and favourites commending them, please give details of good financial governance of funds collected, can you publish their audited accounts for the public awareness. Only audited accounts give true expenses incurred. So those AKD / JVP favourites ball on your court now. Otherwise like all political parties unuth horu , munuth horu. Sorry forgot to mention cardinal ranjit had sponsored business class tickets fare .

Mahila Tuesday, 04 July 2023 04:33 AM

What is wrong with AKD??? Fortunately or unfortunately, it would appear AKD doesn't POSE WITH GOLD RINGS ON FINGERS AND ARM BANDS made of many sovereigns of GOLD!!?? No supporter of JVP/NPP or AKD!!!??? Facts are Supreme He has a FUNCTIONAL brain – His speeches are exemplary!!?? Atleast if. You have BRAINS AS CLAIMED IN RIGHT PLACE then remove GOLD on your person, when making Video Statements! Aiyo Mage RATHARAN – so corrupt you can’t envision where and how you are all wrong!!?? These are the envisioned Law makers, selected by MaRa the Messiah as LAWMAKERS!!??? If this is not IDIOSNCRACY, then WHAT IS!!?? Absolutely and totally confounded, NO BRAINER!!??

Lion Tuesday, 04 July 2023 10:41 AM

Unlike the parasites who used people’s money to travel abroad AKD well spent his time explaining the SriLankan and Australian alike the pathetic condition of our country and also how to come out it . He further elaborated who brought our country to this situation. He visited farms and industries to see whether our country too can get some inspiration from their technology. We have never seen our politicians using their official foreign visits for the benefit our country.They run around for the purpose of their personal interest.

Basil Tuesday, 04 July 2023 11:57 AM

Friends ,these days pohottu boys and SJB boys are occupied with one most important thing in their life, which they never thought of earlier. That is to $track AKD s every movement which includes his foreign trips , which class he travels, the food he consumed in the flight, the people he accompanies with. Where he travels, with whom he travels. 3 percent boys have given Them lot of work to be occupied with during these days.

Mohamed Adham Tuesday, 04 July 2023 12:46 PM

So what ? His apachchi took entire plane loads of people , sometimes even dumping paying passengers , all over the world. Why not someone fly Business Class ? JVP or not. How come you have residences in London when you were just a Chain snatcher on trains ? Can you explain that first ?

Shane Croner Thursday, 06 July 2023 10:19 AM

What did he expect!!!! for him to wear pyjamas and pedal on a bicycle all the way to Australia!!!!. Socialism is not collective poverty!!!!!

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