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MR should have retired from politics after second term as Prez: Chamal

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Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa should have retired from politics when his second term as the executive President ended, MP Chamal Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

"One should be prepared to give up positions," the MP said.

"Rajapaksas who have been in Sri Lankan politics for 90 years have mortgaged many of their properties. We are still to release some properties," he added.

Refering to the incident on May 9 the MP said the IGP and Defence Secretary had failed to stop those who attacked the protesters at Gallle Face and in front of Temple Trees.

These people were provoked suddenly. One wonders what the IGP and Defence Secretary were doing without stopping the attackers.

The common notion today is that the IGP has become PIG" he said. Also he alleged that the JVP and Frontline Socialist Party were behind the attacks on government politicians.

"JVP activists were clearly present during attacks in Hambantota," he said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)


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  • Sambo Thursday, 19 May 2022 08:31 PM

    What you said about your brother was absolutely right. Greed is the down fall.

    DD Thursday, 19 May 2022 08:32 PM

    Now Rajaphuckses are playing good cop bad cop strategy. By blaming his brother he is trying to show that they had realised the mistakes and trying to win the heart of the public and come to power again.

    KK Friday, 20 May 2022 10:36 AM

    They have chosen Chamal to make this statement, coz he mostly stayed out of the limelight, and when he makes a statement people will believe it. For Mahinda, he has nothing to lose now. So never mind taking this blame from his brother. All drama

    Man About Town Friday, 20 May 2022 09:09 AM

    This applies to all the Rajakapskas' sired at Madalulana. A damn disgraceful bunch of rouges.

    Bravo Friday, 20 May 2022 09:10 AM

    Not only him 90% of you people in the parliment must retire now some new faces must take the seats because youll have done enough to this country to bring it to where it is today

    DW Friday, 20 May 2022 09:14 AM

    AS the elder brother, why have you not retires and set an example? Look out for your family interest?

    Andare Friday, 20 May 2022 09:22 AM

    "Rajapaksas have mortgaged many of their properties and are still to release some of the properties". This statement by Chamal Rajapaksa will be believed by all SriLankans as Gospel truth !

    Seqi Friday, 20 May 2022 09:29 AM

    Lawyers in the Deed Poll business will be making hay erasing the Rajapaksha name, lol.

    joshua Friday, 20 May 2022 09:49 AM

    all Rajapkshes should be chased away

    Marie Friday, 20 May 2022 10:03 AM

    Thank you Mr. C.R. However please do no waste parliamentary time in soul bearing speeches. Sri Lanka is facing burning problems to which the elected officials are supposed to find solutions.

    Giriya Friday, 20 May 2022 10:06 AM

    Mortgaged properties? And still no money to redeem some properties??? Yes Sir!! We believe you.

    rohani de silva Friday, 20 May 2022 10:09 AM

    The nation will not accept your crocodile tears.

    Shakeel Salam Friday, 20 May 2022 10:11 AM

    This guy is one of the biggest crooks from that family. He should retire too.

    Anthony. R Friday, 20 May 2022 09:21 PM

    The Kettle calling the Pot Black. Time has lapped for you too, Walk the Talk.


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