SJB to raise Ranjan Ramanayake’s imprisonment in Geneva

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Whilst considering that former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is a political prisoner, the Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) is to refer the issue to the UNHRC in Geneva and other local and international human rights agencies, an SJB MP told Daily Mirror.

SJB MP Hector Appuhamy told Daily Mirror that his party will discuss how to approach the UNHRC and other agencies shortly.“we are planning this exercise following the request made by Mr. Ramanayake. Ranjan has requested us to refer his issue to the UNHRC when we visited him at the Angunakolapelessa Prision recently,” Appuhamy said.

Ranjan Ramanayake is considering himself as a political prisoner as he is subject to continuous victimization by authorities by denying his pardon.a number of others including those who were convicted of murder were pardoned but Ranjan Ramanayake was denied a pardon as he was representing an opposition political party,” he added.

Asked about the reports which said the former MP has to tender an apology to judges before seeking a presidential pardon, he said the government must officially explain the procedures to the former MP to go ahead.“no one knows as to what the correct procedure is connected with seeking a pardon when one is penalized for contempt of court,” he said.

Also the SJB requested that Ramanayake be transferred to a prison in Colombo so that his political colleagues could go and visit him.

Comments - 17

sunil Saturday, 02 October 2021 12:48 PM

Here is a guy who interfered with court proceedings. He should be kept behind bars as much as he justly deserves.

Gayan Saturday, 02 October 2021 01:05 PM

Those who are not pardoned now should be called political prisoners too?. Don't insult the the term.

KALEEL CADER Saturday, 02 October 2021 01:13 PM

Do not waste time in going to the UNHRC, try to talk to The President Gota and he may help!

Why why Saturday, 02 October 2021 01:19 PM

You can take it to there or UN or USA but we are in Chinese style rule so no point mourning over it .. You should appeal to Chinese leader now if you want to get him revealed soon.

tissa Saturday, 02 October 2021 01:39 PM

if he switches his alliance to the ruling party he can get way even with murder

Be Fair Saturday, 02 October 2021 01:47 PM

What UNHCR, take about 10Kgs of nice Suduru Samba and meet the President, discuss it over, he will be released. these are very simple matter no

Dee Saturday, 02 October 2021 02:17 PM

He did the wrong crime! Should have done drugs or manslaughter. Pardon for sure!

Ram Saturday, 02 October 2021 02:58 PM

There is no need for Ranjan to tender a pardon to SC as he apologised to Court at the hearing.

SJB FAIL Saturday, 02 October 2021 03:04 PM

SJB making a fool out of themselves everyday it seems

Independent Saturday, 02 October 2021 03:42 PM

Speak to the Chinese President and they will be able to help. They are able to change governments by various activities and much more. Easter bomb blast and the change of a regime for example. This is a simple thing for them.

Bernard Saturday, 02 October 2021 04:36 PM

To qualify for a pardon he should be a convicted prisoner for life for murder or mass murder

sss Saturday, 02 October 2021 05:04 PM

Very good move. At the same time please raise the corruption and lack of integrity in Sri Lanka judicial system

sss Saturday, 02 October 2021 05:08 PM

"Here is a guy who interfered with court proceedings. He should be kept behind bars as much as he justly deserves." Proceedings in one of the most corrupt judicial systems in the world?

Siribiris Saturday, 02 October 2021 05:27 PM

Yes , when considers others who got pardoned , offence he did was nothing . Some of them are murderers. Clearly its a revenge taken by big man.

AB Saturday, 02 October 2021 06:41 PM

Appuhami, whom are you going to scare,anyway when you complaint to UNHRC, please remember to annex his vulgar tapes as well,not him but those cheap judicial officers too should be severely punished

kalana rathnayake Saturday, 02 October 2021 06:44 PM

This opposition is good for nothing,lock them all behind bars.

Terrence Sunday, 03 October 2021 09:13 AM

You must be happy to suffer as an innocent man whilst some are Prisoners of Conscience and it will not be long when the Bell Tolls for them

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