By Amrit Muttukumaru –
Amrit Muttukumaru
I refer to the media report attributed to Minister of Foreign Affairs & Cabinet Spokesman, Vijitha Herath that Messrs. Duminda Hulangamuwa and Prof. Anil Fernando have been appointed ‘Senior Advisors to the President on Economic Affairs & Finance’.
As a person who voted for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is also Minister of Finance, I am shocked to learn of the appointment of Duminda Hulangamuwa.
My vote for AKD was mainly due to my belief that he is sincere in combating corruption being at the center of his agenda.
‘Aragalaya’ & Duminda Hulangamuwa
The corrosive link between politicians/professionals/private sector is best exemplified by the call of business chambers led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to “call off mass protests” planned for 2 November 2022 by those seeking economic and social justice and accountability for economic crimes after the ‘Aragalaya’ was violently dismantled by then unelected President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The spokesman for the CCC was Duminda Hulangamuwa.
Given below is the link that confirms this:
‘Conflict of Interest’
The question is whether President Dissanayake and Vijitha Herath were aware prior to making this appointment that Duminda Hulangamuwa apart from being the Chairman of the country’s leading business chamber – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is also the Managing Partner of leading audit firm Ernst & Young in Sri Lanka?
If aware, do they believe that an auditor can be INDEPENDENT when coalescing with business chambers consisting of companies they are auditing?
Auditors hold the key to combat corruption
I ask – can anyone engage in corruption without the complicity of professionals – particularly auditors/chartered accountants and lawyers?
In any large organization be it in the public or private sector, the first line of defense against corruption is a chartered accountant who can blow the whistle on corruption. The last line of defense is an auditor who can also blow the whistle on corruption. In the intermediate period are internal auditors.
Hence, should not any serious effort to combat large scale corruption commence with the role of chartered accountants/auditors? Lawyers preparing legal documents also have a role in combating corruption. Are not top civil servants also professionals?
Corrupt CA Sri Lanka
I state with responsibility that CA Sri Lanka which regulates the audit/chartered accountancy profession in Sri Lanka is corrupt.
To date it has not concluded its investigation of my ‘complaint’ made as far back as 8 August 2005 of the ‘Professional Misconduct’ by the local affiliates of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Ernst & Young (EY) in relation to the unlawful privatisation of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC).
This is despite the COPE Report to Parliament as recorded in the ‘Hansard’ stating – “Ernst & Young auditors and PwC Consultants were directly involved in the said fraudulent conduct.” and the ‘Supreme Court’ (SC FR 158/2007) in its landmark Judgment holding the SLIC privatisation to be “illegal and invalid ab initio”.
Conclusion
1) How can corruption be combated when the agency that regulates the audit/chartered accountancy profession is itself corrupt?
2) Even if some countries tolerate audit firms being members of business chambers, should not Sri Lanka if it is serious about combating corruption have its own template and be a role model for others to follow?
3) Should not President Dissanayake consider an amendment to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Act to prohibit practicing auditors/chartered accountants from being members of business/trade chambers?
Let me state for the record that I have never met Duminda Hulangamuwa and have had no dealings whatsoever with him. My only objective is the ‘Public Interest’.
If AKD and his NPP are serious about combating corruption, should he not place in the public domain the phone number and e-mail address of a trusted individual with a designated office to receive complaints and suggestions from the public who must reveal their name and ID number?
In this instance, I would have preferred to have raised the issue concerning ‘Aragalaya’ & Duminda Hulangamuwa directly with either President Dissanayake or Vijitha Herath. Several attempts to get their phone number/e-mail address from the Presidential Secretariat and Ministry of Foreign Affairs were frustrated.
Buddhist1 / October 9, 2024
There should be stricter laws to fine and jail Accounting Professionals who are found to violate and produce cooked-up accounts to the tax department.
I also begin to wonder if Anura is actually a “slave” of Ranil since Anura did not reduce the security personnel provided to Ranil!
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kaygee / October 11, 2024
This guy was in front row of some of the Pre Election Seminars and at the swearing in of the President. Maybe he won the confidence of H.E.
In general Auditors are not good economic advisers. Perhaps the role for him which will be more of an auditors job should be to find the stolen funds.An Auditor became a Governor of the Central Bank and was a disaster
It is indeed surprising that the Captains of Commerce have chosen an auditor to head their Chamber.
Harshana Sooriyaperuma may have been a better choice but is said he may be Minister of Finance after the Parliament elections
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RBH59 / October 9, 2024
Attempt Of Senior Advisor To AKD To Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution Of Corruption Agenda
AKD acknowledges that he is not a miracle worker. For 76 years, people have relied on different political parties, which ultimately led the country to bankruptcy. Now, there is only one clear path forward. While not all problems can be solved immediately, everyone understands that the direction is right. If things don’t go well, the people will rise again, as the Aragalaya movement has shown—the power of the people is stronger than any auditing firm.
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sanctimonioushypocrite / October 10, 2024
Mister AM states : “Let me state for the record that I have never met Duminda Hulangamuwa and have had no dealings whatsoever with him. My only objective is the ‘Public Interest’.”
Mister AM also made much noise about Cargills but claimed it was in the public interest. But he had a private interest.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 10, 2024
sanctimonioushypocrite
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If the ‘Public Interest’ is served in an institution, does it matter whether or not the person doing so has a ‘Private Interest’?
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It is persons such as you HIDING under ANONYMITY who are the bane of a decent society.
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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sanctimonioushypocrite / October 11, 2024
Mister AM,
It matters bcos if I want to accuse others of corruption you must be open yourself.
In Cargills case you didn’t tell you are a member of the owner family.
In this case, I think you have personal animosity, maybe bcos NPP bypass you.
I am anonymous but honest. You I am not sure.
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a14455 / October 12, 2024
My feeling is that this guy was hoping to get an appointment. just like that SM wanting to be some minister?
This is what our people keep crying day and night about corruption. when you want the job and it goes to someone else it is “Corruption”
lol
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sanctimonioushypocrite / October 12, 2024
A14455,
You are right. This AM appearing now and then screaming about corruption which he sees in other people but not himself.Also he is not liking being criticised. He will lose his temper and have verbal tantrums like a little kid.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
a14455 & sanctimonioushypocrite
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1) You two ‘creeps’ under cover of ANONYMITY are judging others by your FILTHY standards.
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2) You two are so FILTHY that you cannot imagine a person being critical of an institution (in the Public Interest) even IF connected to it in some shape or form.
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3) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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4) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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5) What are you two GETTING for introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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hulang / October 13, 2024
Mr. Mutukumara,
Can you claim that you personally have NEVER profited from any corruption or nepotism?
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
hulang
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I will be PLEASED to respond no sooner you have REVEALED your IDENTITY.
Amrit Muttukumaru
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hulang / October 13, 2024
Mr Amrit,
What does my identity have to do with the matter I raised. Doesn’t your personal integrity matters when you make accusations?
I assume then that you are having something to hide?
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
hulang
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1) You expect me to divulge to you PERSONAL information about myself while you remain UNDERCOVER. Who do you think you are?
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2) As indicated earlier, I will be PLEASED to respond NO SOONER you have REVEALED your IDENTITY. It is a matter of PRINCIPLE.
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3) As everyone is aware, I place my name UPFRONT in all I do.
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4) It seems that you have a hell of a lot to HIDE since you are steadfast in not revealing your IDENTITY.
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5) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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6) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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7) You and your co-conspirators are introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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SJ / October 14, 2024
” You two ‘creeps’ under cover of ANONYMITY”
Very bad attitude.
CT allows and defends anonymity.
That is a rule of the game.
It is unethical to personally attack or make wild charges against any.
But the reader is not stupid.
All one needs to do is demand evidence for false charges.
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It is even wiser to ignore such nonsense rather than put one’s self in the dock for cross examination by an unworthy person.
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
a14455@
SM and becoming a minister?
To everyone s note@
SM is well ONLY at gossips/ heroworshiping- it is obvious to anyone with some knowledge 😉 on his ” koheda yanne malle pol [incoherent ] ” comments on CT.
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a14455 / October 14, 2024
lol
I am not sure of this. but all the hangers-on of every party expect kickbacks.
That is my experience.
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old codger / October 13, 2024
AM,
“The question is whether President Dissanayake and Vijitha Herath were aware prior to making this appointment that Duminda Hulangamuwa apart from being the Chairman of the country’s leading business chamber – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is also the Managing Partner of leading audit firm Ernst & Young in Sri Lanka?”
We should get some facts straight about the people you are accusing of corruption.
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1.Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) was privatized in 2003.
2.The managing partner of EY at the time was Riyaz Miuhlar.
3. Hulangamuwa was not very senior at the time
4. Hulangamuwa became Managing Partner in 2023
5 .Hulangamuwa became CCC chairman in 2023
By what logic are you accusing H instead of Riyaz Miuhlar of being involved in a corrupt deal by his employer 20 years ago?
Perhaps you could provide convincing answers in the PUBLIC INTEREST?
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
old codger – Don’t create mischief
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1) You are truly living up to your motto – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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2) I have NEVER accused or insinuated that Duminda Hulangamuwa has anything to do with the UNLAWFUL privatization of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC)
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3) Reyaz Mihular was never at EY. He was at KPMG. Get your facts correct.
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4) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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5) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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6) What are you and your co-conspirators GETTING for introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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old codger / October 13, 2024
AM,
You are obfuscating again. If Riyaz Miuhlar wasn’t managing partner in 2003, who was?
Certainly not H.
“2) I have NEVER accused or insinuated that Duminda Hulangamuwa has anything to do with the UNLAWFUL privatization of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation”
Well then, what is all your empty bombast about? Isn’t this an insinuation that H is corrupt, or facilitates corruption?
“I ask – can anyone engage in corruption without the complicity of professionals – particularly auditors/chartered accountants and lawyers?”
You are sounding more and more like a cracked record:
“5) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.”
I don’t blame media owners. They are the ones who will get sued for your slander. But strange enough, you object to people responding to your rants on CT. To you they are all being bribed to attack you. At least, learn how to be original.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
old codger – Working overtime to conceal truth
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You are truly working OVERTIME to live up to your motto – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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old codger / October 14, 2024
Dear Mr.AM
But you haven’t answered the question. What was all your hot air about? What exactly is your objection to DH’s appointment, if he isn’t corrupt? Is it because he was appointed instead of you?🤣🤣🤣
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 14, 2024
old codger – Why Hulangamuwa should NEVER have been appointed as an ‘Advisor’ to AKD
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The main reasons why AKD should NEVER have appointed Duminda Hulangamuwa as ‘Senior Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs & Finance’ are as follows:
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1) Duminda Hulangamuwa apart from being the Chairman of the country’s leading business chamber – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is also the Managing Partner of leading audit firm Ernst & Young in Sri Lanka.
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2) Hence it should be clear to any person genuinely interested in ‘good governance’ (other than people such as you to whom “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”) that in NO WAY can an auditor be INDEPENDENT when coalescing with business chambers consisting of companies they are auditing.
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3) Duminda Hulangamuwa was the SPOKESMAN for the call of business chambers led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to “call off mass protests” planned for 2 November 2022 by those seeking economic and social justice and accountability for economic crimes after the ‘Aragalaya’ was VIOLENTLY dismantled by then unelected President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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(Continued below)
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 14, 2024
old codger – Why Hulangamuwa should NEVER have been appointed as an ‘Advisor’ to AKD (continued from above)
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4) You are truly living up to your motto – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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5) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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6) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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7) What are you and your co-conspirators GETTING for introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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deepthi silva / October 10, 2024
The NPP may have been a little unwise and perhaps short of real capable people when appointing these kinds of low careerists to adviser positions.
Like most Sri Lankan “experts” , he is all wind ( Hulan) and no substance, just mouthing catch phrases . Ask any of them to write on any subject you will see that he is only mediocre .
For example ask Ranil to write an essay on the IMF, world politics or history ,his averageness will show !
While the NPP may have been unwise, what about Hulan ( air ?) himself ? He has no scruples about being adviser to the NPP having been very anti-NPP all this time ? Like all these MPS who cross over for positions this chap will say he is doing it for the country ! If LTTE took over the country he would be their adviser too !
I know one guy who offered his advice to Ranil ,then Sirisena and finally to Gota , now posing off as a life long admirer of NPP policies on governance and energy matters !
Sri Lankans are rotten to the core !
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leelagemalli / October 10, 2024
Thanks very much Mr Muttukumaru you are raising a very valuble point.
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The appointment of Engineer DH is controversal in its position, even if our NPP Gurus stay mum on this for some reaons.
This is clear also for teenagers, but not to some “so called scholars”. This is not the only appointment of that nature. AKD’s maturity is only now being revealed. Not even 2 weeks after he became president, angry voters are being punished today.
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Even that “sinhala_man (diehard NPP supporter), who loves to be called as such” is dead silent on the kind of appoinntement, which make us everyone upside down.
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This is beyond my bearing. I wonder why dont many of our pro-AKD commenters comment on this yet ?
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hanchopancha / October 10, 2024
AKD has no binding to stand by what has been agreed with IMF by Ranil Wickremesinghe who received no mandate from the people to represent them. Electors flatly rejected him. It was an illegitimate Presidency created by a bunch highway thieves he hung on to. Secondly he is reneging his very own words. The terms RW accepted was to consolidate and to secure his illegitimate Presidency and burdening the already overladen people into further indebtedness.
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RBH59 / October 10, 2024
Why not new babies walk, Any one appointed is controversial bringing him power can is to proof what corruption was done in past he can tell the best he will remove all files of past defaults
Judging them based on just a short period is premature. Given that traditional parties have had 76 years to prove themselves and still face criticism
New parties might short see in the beginning because they lack the deep-rooted experience of older political machines, but that doesn’t mean they can’t correct their course over time. They should be given a fair shot to learn from early mistakes and improve, instead of being prematurely judged and compared to long-standing parties.
The UNP and SLPP (Pohottuwa) have had many years in power—decades of opportunities to address the country’s issues. Yet, despite this, many problems persist.
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leelagemalli / October 10, 2024
Joker Wasantha Samarasinghe is leaking the news. Why do you do that and take a loan if you are against Ranil? Is this the change JVP supporters expected from them?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQafZ09rw_A
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deepthi silva / October 11, 2024
Leela your violent words reflect your assimilation into European culture !
You call various people joker !
What will they call you ?
Doddering old fool !
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leelagemalli / October 11, 2024
DS,
Wow, that comes from a stupid woman who does nt seem to know what her botox treated lips 💋 drop down.????
U the kind of fools should be made responsible for the mess in our motherland.
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leelagemalli / October 10, 2024
Soon, AKD will have to act like a dog trying to hide his tail, because his talk won’t be able to walk the walk…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MApKdsAjWKo
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I need answers from UNAWATUNE Pundit Douglas and Bandawela Deyyo aka the Sinhalese man. I think both of them will take up the challenge.
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leelagemalli / October 10, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRdAHi_dGRM
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We will be watching….
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Ruwan Silva / October 11, 2024
Amrit Muttukumaru is allergic to Chartered Accountants
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Pundit / October 11, 2024
Amrit Muttukumaru slandered Mr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy incessantly when he was Govenor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka. That fine gentleman did a stellar job during his tenure and quietly faded away to enjoy retirement. Amrit on the other hand, continues to do what he does best- picking a new target from time to time to vent his frustrations on.
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old codger / October 11, 2024
Pundit,
You are right. He slandered not only Mr. Coomaraswamy but his sister and Ken Balendra. Recently he was seen accusing the Page family of corruption.
Earlier he used to go on and on about the Bond scam but couldn’t provide any proof or figures when challenged to do so. Very strange that he is some sort of accountant himself.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 12, 2024
old codger: You assert – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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1) What can one say to a person who under cover of anonymity shamelessly asserts:
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“Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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2) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED.
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3) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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4) It is persons such as you and your fellow traveler ‘Pundit’ HIDING under ANONYMITY who are the BANE of a decent society.
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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old codger / October 12, 2024
AM,
I am still waiting for your detailed analysis of the loss from the bond scam. How long has it been? Five years? I thought you were some sort of financial expert 🤣
I may be anonymous, but I don’t write vicious articles slandering others.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 12, 2024
old codger asserts – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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1) Against my better judgment, I am responding to a person who shamelessly asserts under cover of anonymity:
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“Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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2) I am only responding because you are MISLEADING readers BIG TIME by DECEPTION.
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3) It is despicable that you are introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article: “Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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4) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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5) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 12, 2024
old codger asserts – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.” (continued from above)
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6) You are probably the ONLY person in Sri Lanka apart from Ranil Wickremesinghe and his hangers-on who say that the BOND SCAM is either NON-EXISTENT or TRIVIAL!
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7) If the BOND SCAM is either non-existent or trivial as you seem to claim, why did the CBSL under your ‘hero’ then Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy UNPRECEDENTEDLY seek the approval of the Attorney-General to place in the public domain the long delayed FORENSIC AUDIT as it “could influence the upcoming presidential election”?
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8) The ‘Bond Scam’ is EGREGIOUS not only because of the FINANCIAL LOSS to the people but also because of the terrible ‘Conflict of Interest’ and the involvement of STATE AGENCIES under the WATCH of Wickremesinghe who was then Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs. This undermines the CREDIBILITY of the country worldwide to even receive FDIs.
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9) Hence the LOSS from the BOND SCAM can be said to be INCALCULABLE in terms of its NEGATIVE implications to the country.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 12, 2024
old codger asserts – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.” (continued from above)
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10) Obviously your IGNORANCE doesn’t enable you to appreciate the FUNDAMENTALS of the EGREGIOUS BOND SCAM.
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11) Your claim of having “several times provided calculations” is LAUGHABLE. While only considering the bond issue of 27 February 2015, you have IGNORED the bond issues of 29 March 2016 and 31 March 2016.
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12) Even on the 27 February 2015 bond issue, after initially attributing a LOSS of a mere “360M rupees” and later “an annual loss of 360 million”, you later refer to “1.6 billion over 30 years”. Hence, are not your so-called “CALCULATIONS” not worth the paper it’s written on?
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13) I re-iterate, do not introduce ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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SJ / October 12, 2024
Thiruvalluvar, who is considered to be among the wisest of Asians, declared that a lie is as good as the truth if it does good free of harm.
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
A lie is as good as the truth if it “DOES GOOD FREE OF HARM”.
I have miserably, failed, to find – “DOES GOOD FREE OF HARM” I’M SERIOUSLY THINKING GOING TO SOUTH INDIA TO “SIT CROSSLEGS AND MEDITATE AT HIS HOME, PERHAPS ONLY WAY OUT!!
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SJ / October 13, 2024
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If a brute in fury chases after a defenceless person and the latter takes shelter under your roof, will you be truthful to the brute and betray the likely victim?
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If an enemy agent is on the lookout for information that will be used to harm your people will you be forthcoming with truthful information?
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You may choose to be truthful but I not I.
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To understand Thiruvalluvar you need not go to South India or sit cross legged.
Thiruvalluvar did not even prescribe meditation. His motto was “The is no need to declare a righteous path if one is rid of what the world would denounce.”
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
AM,
Even if I agree with you above, I dont think that so called bond scam was caused by Ranil led govt.
There are enough evidence to prove it was a system failure and Arjun Mahendran (appointed Governer to CBSL then is singapore citizen) i cant be indicted for it either. The said bank governor had no whatsoever stains in his carrier records by the time, RW appointed him as CBSL( Please check yourself the facts and get back to us with links if you would oppose).
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To my best of knowledge, if all is true as you and other self-proclaimed individuals brand RW is to be blamed for BOND SCAM, why on earth, does Singapore govt stay calm and quiet regarding “so called Bond Scam” ? Singapore govt is one of the powerful govt and their reactions to any kind of theft are held highly punitive going by world standards.
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I also agree with Old codger, it was not a real loss, since 12 billions were set aside by MS-RW govt in that period.
So it is no right to say, that OC is the only single person to believe that there was no bond scam.
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
Dear Readers,
Can anybody please explain us, why Singapore govt is not reacting enough regarding “so called bond scam” ? AM is a singapore citizen.
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This I have raised x times in this forum, but not a single commenter who permamently believes that it was an act of GOOD governance govt, comes with a constructive response.
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JVPrs had no whatsoever additional information on this fake-theft, however they even attacked some of those who like us said, that it was not created by Mr RW et al, leaped to call them as ” FOOT NOTE KALLIYA”. What was the purpose of footnotes …. were not focused by them.
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old codger / October 12, 2024
Oh extremely honest AM,
Would you explain why the Supreme Court discharged the bond scam accused on the grounds that no misuse of state property happened.? Of course it couldn’t, because it was the State borrowing money from Aloysius.
“old codger asserts – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
Well, well. I don’t want to dig more holes for you to fall into, but as someone else pointed out during your slander of the Page family and Cargills, you neglected to disclose that you were a family member yourself. Pretty devious, eh?
Just remember that when you self-righteously point a finger at others, four are pointing back at you.
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SJ / October 13, 2024
oc
“when you self-righteously point a finger at others, four are pointing back at you.”
A small technical correction: only three point to the accuser. The thumb points upwards, to God perhaps?
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
old codger
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1) Despite you asserting – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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I am only responding because you are MISLEADING readers BIG TIME by DECEPTION.
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2) You are probably the ONLY person in Sri Lanka apart from Ranil Wickremesinghe and his hangers-on who say that the BOND SCAM is either NON-EXISTENT or TRIVIAL!
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3) The ‘Bond Scam’ is EGREGIOUS not only because of its DIRECT FINANCIAL LOSS to the people but also because of the terrible ‘Conflict of Interest’ and the involvement of STATE AGENCIES under the WATCH of Wickremesinghe who was then Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs. This undermines the CREDIBILITY of the country worldwide to even receive FDIs.
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4) Hence, the LOSS from the BOND SCAM can be said to be INCALCULABLE in terms of its LONG TERM IMPLICATIONS to the country.
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(continued below)
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
old codger (continued from above)
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5) If the ‘Public Interest’ is served in an institution, does it matter whether or not the person doing so is connected to it in some shape or form?
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6) Because of either BIAS or HATE you do not have the DECENCY to APPRECIATE a person who is critical of an institution (in the Public Interest) who may be connected to it in some shape or form.
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7) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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8) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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9) What are you and your co-conspirators GETTING for introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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old codger / October 13, 2024
AM,
“5) If the ‘Public Interest’ is served in an institution, does it matter whether or not the person doing so is connected to it in some shape or form?”
By your own purported rules, you didn’t tell the entire truth about your relationship with the Page family, but made it sound like you were acting in the “public interest “. But, as the other commenter disclosed, it was all about shares and property belonging to your brother-in-law.
Do you deny that?
I fully expect you to try and escape in a cloud of ink.
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
AM, OC, SJ,
Bond Scam!!?? True or not is questionable!!?? True or not is one part, whatever the case may be under the circumstances presented on that particular day – presented on those 3 days – Serving Spoon was in the hands of the SUBSCRIBERS OF THE BOND to be subscribed!!?? Not with Sri Lankans, their ancestors or Progeny!!?? That opportunity, was not with the Government or DSRSL, President, PM, Governor CBSL or any other of DSRSL!!?? That control, was with the President DSRSL, until about 2009/10, not any later, when ‘the Messiah’, against wishes of all who protested ‘as much as could against such LARGE BORROWINGS, CLOSELY ONE AFTER THE OTHER’ pre 2010 elections, which was of ‘NO AVAIL’, like, ‘WATER-ON-DUCKS –BACK’!!?? Post signing large projects seemingly “WASTEFUL” with CHINA at the HELM!!?? That “Panhandle control was ‘WRESTED-OUT by CHINA, International CREDITORS” after 12/2014!!?? NO ONE ELSE!!?? ORIGINAL FATEFUL MISERY was COMMITTED – none other – MAHENDRA PERCIVAL – PRESIDENT, FM, DSRSL – “11/2004 to 01/2015”!!?? He is ‘THE CULPRIT’ and ‘RASCAL’ who brought endless Misery to Sri Lankans!? ALL- TIME portraying himself, SAVIOUR from “ONLY IMAGINABLE” perceived FOLLIES ATTRIBUTING TO OTHERS!!?? HAS LOOTED WHEREWITHAL!!? EXTRACT before he “KICKS THE BUCKET”!!??
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SJ / October 14, 2024
Why are you dragging me into this debate?
I said nothing on the subject about which you seem very much agitated.
I am simply enjoying myself. Do not spoil my fun.
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old codger / October 14, 2024
SJ,
Hope you’re having a good time. We need more like AM😂😂
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old codger / October 13, 2024
My dear AM,
You accuse me of being anonymous. Perhaps the main advantage of being anonymous is that I can make a fool of myself on a public forum if I want to. But you can’t, because everyone knows who you are.
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
OC,
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“I may be anonymous, but I don’t write malicious letters insulting others.”
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Not only you, but many of us (90%) are anonymous in CT. That’s the majority of our CT commenters. That estranged man who likes to be called “sinhala man- lying to know sinhala” hunted us again and again and asked about our identity as if there was nothing else to do but to reveal IDs by gossiping. This despicable man is unique in that nature.
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Article writers should not be biased and CT action should be taken if most CT writers do. Now more or less CT is somehow biased as I see it again.
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
Dear Readers,
If someone calls me a hacker, he or she should think it twice and prove it. If provided evidences, I offer $10,000 for what I did. I can also brand someone as a “rapist”. But such statements should not come from a person who makes every effort to stand out from his bold texts in CT.
This alienated man should be able to distinguish things properly. May this man have a brain. But I doubt it.
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chiv / October 13, 2024
Ruwan and OC , these kind of grandiose characters ( PSEUDOS) , are part of the system needs change. This hypocrite is not just allergic to CA but anyone who’s better than him. He had issues with Lanka’s cricket legends, BASL , Land registry, courts , CB , Cargill, Ken.B, …………………….
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old codger / October 13, 2024
Chiv,
I think Mr. AM likes getting beaten up now and then.
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
OC,
Who is this AM? May I know what is his background? I could not find myself any detailed information other than him being a CT writer. I knew that SM was in close contact with him once, however, as expected by SM, AM never replied to him. Using SM’s normal MODUS operation, he tried his best to reach the person, but in vain. That may be the destiny of poor SM. He loves to go after so called “prominent figures” seeking a huge recognition.
Is AM a lawyer?
Is he a professional other than a CT columnist?
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old codger / October 13, 2024
LM,
Who is AM? You should ask him. But I doubt even he knows😂.
https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/author/amritm/
https://www.sundaytimes.lk/151108/news/colombo-resident-apologises-to-rotary-international-president-pays-rs-10000-to-charity-171032.html
https://tamilnation.org/tamileelam/democracy/050929amrit
You read, you decide.
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
chiv (whoever you are) – CUT THE CRAP!
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1) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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2) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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3) What are you and your co-conspirators GETTING for introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 11, 2024
Pundit – Some doings of your ‘fine gentleman’ Coomaraswamy
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1) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people although wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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2) In the context of the absence of the political will to enforce even existing laws and regulations on a level playing field, is it not downright dangerous to have in the statute book the ‘Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017’ which further liberalizes foreign exchange transactions which in effect is conducive for MONEY LAUNDERING if people are so inclined. This Act which repealed the Exchange Control Act No. 24 of 1953 became effective from 20 November 2017 – 16 MONTHS AFTER Coomaraswamy took office as CBSL Governor.
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One would have expected your ‘fine gentleman’ then CBSL Governor Coomaraswamy at the very least to have publicly CAUTIONED the government against the enactment of such an Act.
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(continued below)
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 11, 2024
Pundit – Some doings of your ‘fine gentleman’ Coomaraswamy (continued)
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3) It beggars belief that CBSL under Coomaraswamy had the AUDACITY to cite the new and contentious ‘Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017’ to justify INACTION on the Sri Lankan names in the PANAMA PAPERS:
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“The time period prescribed by the Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017 to conclude investigations under ECA expired on 19.05.2018 as stipulated in the Foreign Exchange Act No 12 of 2017. These investigations also lapsed on that date.”
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4) Did not Coomaraswamy in his response to the media tacitly admit that AFTER RAJ RAJARATNAM was “charged” for ‘Insider Trading’, he CONTINUED in service for “ANOTHER YEAR” and drew remuneration for doing so? Does not the question arise why a person only providing “macroeconomic research” should be involved in its ‘winding up’? To date Coomaraswamy has not CLARIFIED this?
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https://youtu.be/SAgzdPrhyTA / (0.25 onwards)
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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SJ / October 12, 2024
“Did not Coomaraswamy in his response to the media tacitly admit that AFTER RAJ RAJARATNAM was “charged” for ‘Insider Trading’, he CONTINUED in service for “ANOTHER YEAR” and drew remuneration for doing so? “
Did C in any way assist RR in any of his criminal deeds.
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
SJ,
The answer is CLEARLY ‘YES’!!??
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SJ / October 13, 2024
M
If it is clearly a yes, can you kindly give us some details, clearly of course.
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Mahila / October 14, 2024
SJ,
Very good question!! The confusion seems to be that it’s not clear to which part of the other parties comment (Lot around floating) I made that response!!?? ‘Mea Culpa’ for not being specific and let me do it NOW as per your request!!??
That answer was to the following by AM: –
“4) Did not Coomaraswamy in his response to the media tacitly admit that AFTER RAJ RAJARATNAM was “charged” for ‘Insider Trading’, he CONTINUED in service for “ANOTHER YEAR” and drew remuneration for doing so?”
Emphasis is mine!?
Subsequent to that short answer to that part of the question, I have made others:-
A. Two part comment – as to why Mr C couldn’t Possibly leave the office of RR, in London abruptly, but delayed to possibly transition a hand-over of premises when RR was legally charged! Hence delay in moving out of RR framework
B. Another on his involvement (Possible) and advocacy of ACT 12 of Foreign Exchange act as Governor CBSL!!??
No personal interest at all otherwise!!?? Enjoying as you claim what you are up to, incisively considering/dissecting the diverse ideas springing around and nothing else, contribute my 2 cents worth, if the argument/advocacy, found going ASTRAY!!??
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LankaScot / October 14, 2024
Hello SJ,
Just a query.Has there been an increase in the pressure to persuade CT Commenters to relinquish their Anonymity? I notice also the trolling by an ex Secret Service Officer. Is CT coming under some extra scrutiny since AKD came to power, or has this always been the case?
Best regards
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
(Part I)
AM,
“Did not Coomaraswamy in his response to the media tacitly admit that AFTER RAJ RAJARATNAM was “charged” for ‘Insider Trading’, he CONTINUED in service for “ANOTHER YEAR” and drew remuneration for doing so?”
Having seen the above and the video of Press conference content as per the link provided by you, in ‘YOUR COMMENT’, it is patently clear and obvious to anyone that R Coomaraswamy, was only doing research on a specific matter – MACR-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, as requested by RR and NOTHING ELSE, AS QVERRED by AM herein, which to say the least is “contemptuous” and ‘scornful’!!??
In clarity I’m attaching a truncated version of the same video of the Press conference, so that the position taken by me in response to his comment IS CLEARLY IN FOCUS!?
https://youtu.be/SAgzdPrhyTA?t=46
and he clearly states, when he (RR) was charged a Year Later, by which time he (RC) decided to breakaway the relationship of this person, whom he had known from his Undergraduate days in the University of Sussex as an “up and coming” Sri Lankan Entrepreneur in the western hemisphere and amassed considerable wealth and employing many youth of Asian, Oriental Origin in the “Land of Hope
(TBC)
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
(Part II)
…and COUNTRY WELL-KNOWN for CORPORATE AND Self-Emancipation of many who took up positions as businessman in that Land of Opportunity!? Those being said, please look at the next part of the SAME VIDEO EPISODE provided by you, conveniently starts when C accentuates that he removed himself from the relationship with RR , upon charges being laid Legally!!?? The SL standard doesn’t apply in the west!!?? The individual is innocent until proven otherwise, except Mighty and wealthy ruling class!? GOOD THAT’S BEING DISMANTLED!
https://youtu.be/SAgzdPrhyTA?t=89
Please also see the part, emphatically, that RR set-up an institution especially for Coomaraswamy to carry out his Macro-Economic Researches in London City itself, and Not US of A – the resident country of RR!
So, that means it was a special “SET-UP IN LONDON” by RR for use solely by Coomaraswamy and couldn’t be deserted, at the “DROP OF A HAT, BUT LOGICALLY SEE IT’S WINDING-DOWN AND CLOSURE” BY THE USER – Coomaraswamy, soon after Prosecutors in US laid charges and NOT before as RR was innocent, based on US legal system!!?? Why are we debating this NON-EVENT, when FELON found guilty – 38 of 39 charges is running for the COVETTED Position – US President
(TBC)
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
(Part III)
True enough TIMES HAVE CHANGED!!??
PROBABLY THAT INDIVIDUAL CONTESTING US PRESIDENTIAL, must have READ WITH INTEREST AND CONSUMED AS GOSPEL, the Governance, TEXTBOOK CRAFTED by our OWN Messiah, who is EQUALLED BY NONE OTHER WORLDWIDE for utter craftiness and self-serving APRTITUDE, AGGRANDISEMENT!!??
Well, that may happen, “DECAMPING ONES PROPERTY”, when a ‘CRONY’ CLAIMED and shouted at the ANOINTED successor, of ‘The Messiah’, had illegal dealing with KRISH CORP CONDOMINIUM VENTURE, admitted to accepting Graft, in OPEN COURT and claimed, DONATED to Rugby Venture, which none at the Rugby club has seen or identified – and a Lawyer (SYNTHETIC) to BOOT too!!?? Now He is in the SLPP National List, and to become future PM of our ILLUSTRIOUS COUNTRY!!?? when the Bambalapitiya Junction, ‘Thosai Kade’ Boutiques decide to close, definitely would have been pervasive act, as advised!!?? Definitely as they aren’t the Norm, let alone acceptable practice in “West London”, which inhabitants of that great (UK) Isle may see as contemptuous!!??
Message is Mr., C has cleared his position accurately as always!!?? The MISSIVE has been misconstrued by the recipient!? CLEAR CASE OF PART, PORTIONS OF “IMPORT” IN MISSIVE HAS BEEN MISSED OUT!? MAY BE ACCIDENTAL, NEVERTHELESS NEEDS CORRECTION!!??
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leelagemalli / October 13, 2024
Dear sensitive readers,
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Looking back, Dr. Jaythilaka (in colloquial sinhala we called him -Katussa-) had ALWAYS a grudge against RW. He did this all the time.To me, as a thoughtful person, all this was based on his personal vendetta.
OTOH, this AM guy also seems to have a big grudge against RW and his appointees in all fields. Dr. Kumaraswasmy did a good job in the later phase of good governance up to the beginning of Gota’s rule. There experts recognized it well.
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And AM says it is of public interest but when he goes on to say it is based on a personal level… his thoughts contradict each other. Alas, typical hypocrites !
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Mahila / October 13, 2024
AM,
“One would have expected your ‘fine gentleman’ then CBSL Governor Coomaraswamy at the very least to have publicly CAUTIONED the government against the enactment of such an Act.”
You seem to be privy to some private and tacit information, that the Governor, didn’t object at all to passing the amendment No 12 of 2017!!? We only be so happy if you could share that with us, as your statement as presented, makes Mr. C in “very poor light”!!?? Knowing Mr. C., long enough he would have fervently believed tendered his best advice, but none else as implied herein!!??
Whether, Mr. C., is a ‘fine gentleman’, or not may be A MOOT POINT – ‘OPEN FOR DEBATE’, due to the manner it has been CAST by the comment, NOT FOR ANY OTHER REASON!!?? YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED, TO PROVIDE, ANY EVIDENCE TO THE CONTRARY, THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO SUPPORT OTHER PERNICIOUS IMPLIED SUGGESTIONS’!!??
If the event demands, such debate, he could not only equal, but better skilled than any contender – casting an implied, and ‘Masked’ accusations!!??
National traits, cherished by one and all Sri Lankans unquestionably!?
That’s Sri Lankan TRAIT!!??
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
Mahila – Apologist for Coomaraswamy
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1) I have stated – “One would have expected your ‘fine gentleman’ then CBSL Governor Coomaraswamy at the very least to have publicly CAUTIONED the government against the enactment of such an Act.”
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2) If he had “publicly CAUTIONED the government” should not this evidence be presented? On the other hand, if the government did not pay heed shouldn’t he have RESIGNED ON PRINCIPLE?
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3) Please note this contentious Act which repealed the Exchange Control Act No. 24 of 1953 became effective from 20 November 2017 – 16 MONTHS AFTER Coomaraswamy took office as CBSL Governor.
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4) It beggars belief that CBSL under Coomaraswamy had the AUDACITY to cite the new and contentious ‘Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017’ to justify INACTION on the Sri Lankan names in the PANAMA PAPERS:
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“The time period prescribed by the Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017 to conclude investigations under ECA expired on 19.05.2018 as stipulated in the Foreign Exchange Act No 12 of 2017. These investigations also lapsed on that date.”
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(Continued below)
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
Mahila – Apologist for Coomaraswamy (continued from above)
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5) One of the Sri Lankan names in the ‘Panama Papers’ is Balendra Krishan Niraj Jayasekara who was Coomaraswamy’s erstwhile colleague on the Director Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH). Coomaraswamy was a JKH Board Director for more than 5 years until his resignation in July 2016 after his appointment as CBSL Governor. During Coomaraswamy’s tenure as JKH Director Balendra Krishan Niraj Jayasekara was JKH ‘Executive Director’ and also Chairman, Nations Trust Bank which comes under CBSL supervision. He is now JKH Chairman. I am merely stating relevant facts.
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6) Let me be clear, I am not in the business of “slandering” people. All what I state on corruption/wrongdoing is amply SUBSTANTIATED. None of those concerned have ever CHALLENGED me on my FACTS.
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7) Wrongdoers who cannot stand the HEAT have ‘slandered’ ME in cahoots with their friends in the corrupt MEDIA who do not give me a ‘Right of Reply’.
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8) You and some others are introducing ‘red herrings’ to AVOID the subject matter of my above article which is in the PUBLIC INTEREST:
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“Attempt of Senior Advisor to AKD to Crush ‘Aragalaya’ & Dilution of Corruption Agenda”
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(continued below)
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 13, 2024
Mahila – Apologist for Coomaraswamy (continued from above)
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9) Coomaraswamy did not enter the picture until you and some others created this subterfuge.
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10) Since you claim “Knowing Mr. C., long enough” I would expect you at the very least to reveal your IDENTITY instead of seeking cover under anonymity. If Coomaraswamy is a ‘fine gentleman’ he would expect this of you.
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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Mahila / October 14, 2024
AM,
This is not attempting to be an ‘apologist again for Coomaraswamy’ – but to point out the “GENERATIONAL” SPACE OR DIFFERENCE between, “Balendra Krishan Niraj Jayasekara (BKNJ) and Coomaraswamy” the CBSL Governor!!?? I may not further from the truth by much, may be at the MOST ERROR of ½ Dozen Years – to say, or claim the LATTER IS OF THE VINTAGE OF KEN B (who was chairman and board member of JKH previously) and Father of BKNJ, though members of the same board of JKH at that point of time!!?? The point that you are trying to make isn’t clear and what I’m inclined to articulate is that BKNJ may have dedicated to practice self-isolation, except matters of direct relevance!!?? For that matter, there are many more people having Bank Accounts – overseas Banks than published by Wiki-Leaks or Panama Papers!!??
I’m not defending or as an accepted practice, but that’s the reality of the matter!!?? Not about 100’s of Thousands’ $
How many people, who had gone for foreign employment in various institutions, continue to retain balance in foreign Bank accounts, credit card’!!??
That wouldn’t change dramatically, until there is change in the foreign exchange allocation Stability??
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Mahila / October 14, 2024
AM,
There is NO evidence whatsoever, that he didn’t do that part, unless someone could prove beyond reasonable doubt that he failed!!?? It could have many parts and actions, he may have, or even as you Claim herein NOT taken the initiative to do so!!?? If he in fact DIDN”T it’s ‘SAD STATE of Affairs’ Indeed!! Suspect ‘your vehemence’ on the matter, that maybe you’re resourceful on matter, and could “provide material effect” to substantiate, in which case please forward, based on the credibility of evidence, we would be convinced otherwise than the stand taken NOW!?
I am not claiming that you are slandering, which is furthest from the truth, Instead, I only challenged the veracity of the statement made to clarify and ensure, TRUTH PREVAILS!! None other, No SINISTER motives at all!!??
I am also not an apologist for anyone- again reiterating the purpose was to elicit the Underlying Truth on the matter!!?? The same perspective and aspirations as anyone else, and PARTICULARLY, you would and therefore accept the fact that it’s MUTUAL ASIRATION in ANY FORUM!?
Thanks for your time to enable clearing the misunderstandings if any?
Lively, Debate is HEALTHY sign, SIGNIFIES VIBRANT THOUGHT PROCESS in democracy!!??
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old codger / October 14, 2024
Mr.AM,
You are insinuating that Indrajit Coomareswamy is guilty of corruption because he was associated with Krishan Balendra on the JKH board. By that logic, aren’t you too guilty by association with the Cargills board?
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Amrit Muttukumaru / October 14, 2024
old codger – You are working overtime to conceal the truth
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1) You are truly living up to your motto – “Telling the people the entire truth isn’t practical.”
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/government-needs-to-change-course-in-national-interest/
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2) I am NOT on the “Cargills board” as you allege.
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3) I am not the CBSL Governor who has responsibility to determine the truth or otherwise of the allegations against Sri Lankans named in the ‘Panama Papers’. To date this has not happened under him and the Governors who succeeded him. One of the Sri Lankan named in the ‘Panama Papers’ is Balendra Krishan Niraj Jayasekara who was Coomaraswamy’s erstwhile colleague on the Director Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH).
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4) I have never stated that Coomaraswamy is “guilty of corruption”. Dereliction of duty??
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Amrit Muttukumaru
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RBH59 / October 12, 2024
I am shocked to learn of the appointment of Duminda Hulangamuwa.
The vibration of the shock of appointment can be He knows what happened in the past so he can give all information and who forced to do and was contralateral to other party and a witness to this partly
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