Sudath Chandrasekara who has served as Ranil Wickremesinghe‘s Private Secretary and UNP Communication Director and has been his right hand man for 33 years has tendered his resignation after being relegated to ‘Special Assistant’ at the UNP’s headquarters, Sirikotha.
Chandrasekera’s letter, dated March 19, 2018, mentions numerous services rendered to party and leader as well as a long list of complaints.
Chandrasekara, a Police Sub Inspector at Batalanda in the late eighties, takes responsibility for defending Wickremesinghe at various critical political moments over the period mentioned, including the provision of security during the 88-89 period of terror ‘at great personal risk,’ deploying a special communications team to counter adverse publicity and leading the infamous ‘kurundu polu’ (cinnamon club) attack at Matara on a group of party dissidents engaged in a protest march.
As a result, he claims, he earned sobriquets such as ‘The Batalanda Murderer,’ ‘Gamini Athukorale’s Murderer,’ ‘Murderer of Rienzie Algama who set fire to himself and died at Sirikotha,’ and ‘Ranil’s Red-Lipped Ass-Boy’.
Chandrasekara however, expresses gratitude to Wickremesinghe for having given him Rs 100,000 and helping him enroll his daughter at a leading private school in Colombo even in the midst of his (Wickremesinghe’s) mother’s funeral.
We publish below the letter in full:
Dan / March 24, 2018
Letter clearly shows Ranil’s hidden charachter and also how he uses people to protect his leadership through thuggery.
The author admits to using undemocratic means to keep his master in power and this is a VERY GOOD LESSON for people who suck upto politicians.
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Justice and Fairplay / March 24, 2018
This letter also proves that rats will always leave a sinking ship, but the Captain will be the last to leave.
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Hatharabirikatharina / March 24, 2018
Media focuses only on Ranil.
Former mafia king stays cool .. not being subjected to deliberate crimes commited on broad day light.
Current President not to have appointed Sarath Fonseka and Ranjana Ramanayaka for Law and Order should be a coward act.
His election by 6.2 million voter eligible in this country is totally betrayed.
There RW has nothing to do.
He has to protect him, and his party while thugs got elected with his support today see other way around.
Sirisena is as Dr Dambare Amila reiterates is no means honest enough to deliver his pledges.
That is the problem we face today.
We need a fearless, POWERFUL leader to put the former set in jail and see it further.
Just bending like an eagle, President would not succeed anything.
The loads of debts left behing by Ballige PUtha Rajpaakshe is on the shoulder of current DUO, but nothing about that being MADE clear to the nation for some reASONS:
These media men are 100000000000000000000000000000000% biased on their pay masters.
Free media should not be abused by them… as the 3 rd force to lead the nation.
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Naman / March 24, 2018
You are right in what you say
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saman / March 24, 2018
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Dan / March 24, 2018
This also exposes Mangala Samaraweera’s true charachter. These people are foremost lecturers on democracy & fairplay. But instead uses thuggery to protect their self interests.
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Rohana / March 25, 2018
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Percy / March 24, 2018
So we get a better picture of the “godfather” from those who worked very closely with him. Mahinda should get hold of this guy and get him to spill the beans on RW. There will be interesting tales to hear of boys, booze,Batalanda tortures, and betrayals. One unintended consequence of the letter in Sinhalese on CT is that it has exposed some of the regular commentators masquerading under Sinhala names but attaching Sinhalese interests just to show that they did not emerge from Tamil sources. They have been exposed. All this suggests that the end is near for You and Pee. Here we go on the sliding slope
PS Will somebody cc the letter to theShyman.
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Shrikharan / March 24, 2018
Pot calling the kettle black! There are also commentators who take sudha’s names and attack Tamil commentators like you for example and also Jimsofty etc.
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Wasntha Bandara Ranagala / March 24, 2018
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Shenal / March 24, 2018
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Percy / March 24, 2018
Was an tha
Do you seriously believe that the Rajapakse camp arranged for his transfer as a Executive Asst at the UNP Hqrs .?Stop smoking those funny cigarettes as they tend to create hallucinations.
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Samson De Silva / March 24, 2018
Why now, after 33 years? Please think about the timing of this. Most likely this is an addendum to the “No confidence motion” in the Parliament. Wonder how much (I mean Rs,) was involved.
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Sirikotta / March 24, 2018
What money? Its a luxury apartment on Monach’s Residence, adjacent to that of RaviK !
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Jim softy / March 24, 2018
IS it true tht DIVAYINA is owned by MUSALI, the muslims mayor and one Weerakon who is the msjor share holder who is laso behaving like madman to make it extra profitable. I thought it was owned by the Rajapakse group of enterprises largst part of shares by Basil.
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Good Sense / March 24, 2018
I have read two articles of CT with interest. One is by Shyamon Jayasinghe on “Why Ranil Is Still Needed”. The other is the present one. Two contrasting pictures. I wonder what Mr. Shyamon Jayasinghe has to comment on this letter.
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christine / March 24, 2018
great
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Henry Fernando / March 24, 2018
Sudath, Thank you, though belated this is the best eye opener for the UNP in particular and for the country in general, but it is a pity that some are still singing the praises of this selfish so called UNP leader. I think the ousted President MR has made best use of this man RW, he might have been his political Guru and his dealings with RW in politics has caused raised eye brow surprises to the diligent UNP ers. President would not have found a better man to implement his hidden agenda and that is why he with out even batting an eye lid ventured to go his own way with the past regime arranging a meeting with them almost immediately after he was sworn in. That was his first notable betrayal perhaps second only to that of Judas. Now coming back to the resignation letter of PM ‘s Private Secretary it is not only making ripples in the rank and file in the UNP but a ‘Sunami’ causing irreparable damage. Wonder if his Royal buddies and other confidants in his kitchen cabinet would come up with a disaster management proposal. or will the PM entrust it to Sagala as he has done in the past. In my opinion I think UNP should safeguard the interest of the Private Secretary who appears to have done yeomon service to UNP. he deserves a better position replacing the utter corrupt men holding responsible positions in the Party. If the UNP is sincere in their resolute the UNP caucas should engage in a soul searching exercise in the best interest of the country and showing the door to corrupt elements irrespective of their present standing. If they cannot make this radical change the only option for the UNP sympathiser is to follow the example of the Private Secretary Sugath. Many a time we have seen valuable write ups and comments in CT but these political Crocs. don’t seem to care a damn.
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Dulip / March 24, 2018
Was Maharaja involved? How many millons were paid to Chandrasekara for this fabricated story?
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Hela / March 24, 2018
Shyamon Jayasinghe, over to you please………..
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saman / March 24, 2018
Yes Shyamon, what have you got to say about your super hero>>
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Hela / March 24, 2018
A Jehan speaks out……………
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Hora Detuwa Soruth Weerasekara / March 24, 2018
It is a well executed plan by Mahinda Raja and Gota Raja to exit Sudath from Ranil’s den.
The buggar was [edited out]
This will have a huge impact as high moralists like Karu Jayasuriya, Ajith Perera, Sujiva Senasinghe and Thalatha Athukorala will now think twice before voting at No Confidence.
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Sudu aiya. / March 24, 2018
Super timing , this shows How much he was payed to betray his Boss after 33 years. All this events are to grab power in future Elections. Who has the the Money , The one who is doing everything to grab power to avoid Getting jailed for the robbing s, Murder s , Frauds they committed , when in power. How ever if the Probable horse wins , Mainly SF and a few will have to be ready again to put on Zebra clothing.
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K.Pillai / March 24, 2018
Sounds ominous.
Ranil Wickremesinghe must tell us as to why his Private Secretary and UNP Communication Director, Sudath Chandrasekara, was transferred as ‘Special Assistant’ at the UNP Headquarters, Sri Kotha.
Has RW’s inner circle been planted with spies?
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Rohana / March 25, 2018
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Nilupama / March 24, 2018
Everyone, for goodness sake, don’t call him gota.
A thief of unprecedented proportion, murderer, abductor, womaniser and a drunkard should not be called by such a decent name.
call him goda (kasippuwa) or baya gotha.(deadly fearsome nuisance)
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Padda / March 24, 2018
Nilupama
How about calling him Velu? That must be a very decent name for him.? Or what about para Velu?
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Kumaraya / March 24, 2018
Goda’s crimes will be exposed soon or later,by field Marshal Sarath Fonseka ones the UNP leadership changes. He cannot cxcape from the radar of UN, US, and Human rights organization and Human Rights activists. for more detailed information please iew the links:
https://www.academia.edu/30862240/UN_SYSTEM_OWES_SRI_LANKAN_TAMILS_REMEDIAL_JUSTICE
https://www.academia.edu/34151481/SRI_LANKAS_CREDIBILITY_AND_UNS_RESPONSIBILITIES
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Sunil Manmperi / March 24, 2018
This is only an Assistant Secretary-after all! Cannot understand why the media has picked up this insignificant man to attack Ranil. Good material for Dayan Jayatilleka as he can add this Assistant Sec to the Great grandchild of DS as his list of resources
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Adrian / March 24, 2018
Surely, the motivation of Chandarasekera in writing and releasing this letter is absolutely irrelevant apart from shedding light on his veracity. The one and only question is whether the allegations are true. The UNP should constitute an independent committee comprised of retired judges to inquire and report. Otherwise, the people will be treated to another farce like the Pitipana Committee!
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Dr. Dharshana W / March 24, 2018
Sudath,
I can understand your deep rooted frustration, and your subsequent breaking point, given your commitment to the cause of the UNP, and more specifically to Ranil W. All those sobriquets must have being really irritating you and your personal life and I thank god that it was in an era where there was no social media activity, else your image would’ve been demolished beyond recovery within 24 hours.
I was a member of the “Think Tank” that you went onto form during those difficult times, wherein a selected group of top professionals were asked to formulate the forward strategy for the party, and in a future government.
We spent many hours in deliberation, and came out with a fifteen (15) point strategy and presented to Ranil W ( RW).
I distinctly remember RW browsing through our fifteen point strategy framework, and dismissing it outright within one minute. That was the point in time when I decided that being a member of the UNP Think Tank” under RW , was a mere waste of my time (and others as well).
I’ve been political neutral for some years since.
I am now aligned with “Viyath Maga”, thus offering my knowledge on strategy and forward action plans for a future government since they seem to listen to the “voice of the people”.
Sudath,
Your commitment to RW over so many years demands a salute, but I still wonder as to why you have been dear and faithful to RW, over so many years, despite the shames, negligence, personal discreditations you’ve suffered in working for him.
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whywhy / March 24, 2018
Any man who has a little , will labour to save that little and not give up !
This man , according to his own words , decides to lose even whatever
he has ! Timing is the price he bargained ! We are going to see this man
going to parliament , becoming a chairman or an ambassador and other
benefits for the betrayal .
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thrishu / March 24, 2018
“aaa haa…haa…haaa…haa…haaa ….////
“Poojaa..sanaye’…oba hinduwaaaaa…….
Obata pudana mey lorkayamai, heta….
Obata ereheweee….. nagitinneyyyyyyyyyy………
Poojaa..sanaye’…oba hinduwaaaaa……. “
“aaa haa…haa…haaa…haa…haaa ….////
Credits to Nandaa Maalani & publishers… @ late 70’s as I recall it
Transliteration for non-sinhala speakers
Chorus////
Having plcaed on a pedestal
It is this same world (les monde, people), who will tomorrow
rise up against you”
Chorus////
How true was Nanda, playing her compliments to our Sinhala politicians that betray their own people: at the time it was the Uncle JR running an (A)-Dharmishta Raajyaya (reign). Her songs were banned from the government controlled Radio Broadcasts, and he sent her to oblivion suppressing her work. We know what the thugs and Green Tigers did to thousands of youth, chaired by Batalanda Mob led by Ranil. Now almost 40-yr later, it is the Nephew Ranil running a Yahapaalu Raajyaya (reign) showing his birth and family alents, who has been and still managing a thuggish Kurundu Polu Brigade as well as a Brigade of Bank Robbers and national asset strippers. The thuggish blood and external white sil redda and platter of jasmine trait runs in the family. Outside Image of a “sil gaththa poosa” (pious cat), but inside the psyche and actions of “yakku” (demons). I hope the people will take note …this description does not exonerate Paksha Rajas or Self Preserving Sirisenas …… poojasanaye oba hinduwaa…..when will be your fall … Let it be a lesson and eye opener for the blind and so ignorant chronic party supporters, as well as to the other yakku politicans that sit in the House of Devils. Nandaa, please come back and sing this song louder this time,
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Samuel Jayaweera / March 28, 2018
I am against all leaders in the country.
We only need a man from CIVIL sorciety to take the lead and make pensioners all the former set.
But lanken folks would never allow that. They would get caught by the tricnks being played by Baellige putha Rajapakshe et al. Latter vicioius and highly abusive men would even market human flesh on broad day light by promoting their war victory.
Latter was the case them to send the message across to punnaku eaters dominated country.
I wonder why Thisu and the like men with Brains too get in to the bangwagon of Rajapakshes.
We want a country free from Rajaakshe rascals.
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The Sinopian / March 24, 2018
Sudath was never Ranil’s Private Secretary – He (Sudath) passed himself as the PS and everybody thought he was. Can anyone produce one, just one, letter he signed as PS
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Rajash / March 24, 2018
looks like he was sacked so he quits
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Thanks India / March 24, 2018
Compared to MR &Co, Tamils thought RW was a gentleman in the current batch of political leaders in South. Without the presence of VP &Co, the South is sinking all the way to the bottom of the Indian Ocean while desperately searching for its own identity. It seems VP’s violent history in fact helped the South to get a free pass to hide its pathetic state. Tamils should thank India for helping to remove the road blocks so that the world now got a chance to witness the sorry state of South!
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ramona therese fernando / March 24, 2018
Can’t understand anything of what’s written. But the fact that ol’ Ranil had to give him money and influence to get into our very “fine” Colombo schools is a thing of much consternation: Why are the outstation Sinhala Mass so completely cut off, and far removed from the schooling and culture of their very own capital city?
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Mama Sinhalam / March 24, 2018
I cannot understand how those who contemplate such violence like Mahinda,, Gota, RW and others are able to sleep comfortably at night when the widows and children of people they had murdered suffer everyday. Let us hope that Buddhist Karma catches up with them. If not, Maybe, as the Christians would say, the mills of God will grind them exceedingly small. They are a curse upon this country. They killed thousands of young Sinhalese, then Tamils and have started on the Muslims. Where and when is this going to end? Gota and Mahinda even want to come back and we have their next generation to follow. Why can’t we have war crimes trials against the politicians only and leave the army, police and navy out of it as they were only carrying out orders. (though superior orders is no defence, as the court held in the Kataragama Be auty Queen Case)
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Ralph / March 24, 2018
The letter is from a low level employee who is disgruntled that he was transferred to a different position.
He says that Ranil did not listen to his advise. Why should he?
He says Ranil did not give jobs to his supporters. Isn’t that the biggest problem we have in Sri Lanka? Most Government jobs are occupied by misfits (political appointees). If Ranil did not make political appointments, then we must applaud him.
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salman khan / March 25, 2018
A letter only in Sinhalese for CT readers. What is the assumption? CT readers are all all fluent in Sinhala, the legacy of Sinhala only? why not translate it before publishing it ? NOt necessary?
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Douglas / March 25, 2018
An Open Invitation to Readers: Can anyone out there, please TRANSLATE into English one, only one sentence appearing in the above Sinhala letter. The relevant sentence is in page 6, paragraph 2, last sentence which reads as: ” Ranilge Thol Rathu, Pook Kolla Viya. E Mata Labuna Dhanayai, Keerthiyai”. Thank you.
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Jim softy / March 25, 2018
I Heard when Mahinda Rajapakse lost it was because of a massive Computer manipulation of results by some powerful foreign force. Evidence available. Even PResident knows. Another PResidential administrator during the election new that they were not allowed to the computer room. This was carried out by the country which believes in Holy communion (new trend). PResident Mahinda Rajapakse had won by filling ballot boxes with fake ballots and army women’s force has carried out the filling boxes. VVIPs from thirappane, Medirigiriya. Beliaththa, Marakolliya… Now, they want us to open a polythene recycling plant in the upcountry. .
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Spring Koha / March 25, 2018
All this is very sad. Sudath Chandresekera has become bitter by his own failure to recognise that his usefulness is now past his sell-by-date. If he looks around him he would see some 20 people in similar positions of ‘usefulness’ to the master RW. They will all serve their time, then gracefully ‘retire’. Inevitably, new people will take their place. Nearly all of them have had their service rewarded, and they know the score. Sudath served RW well, and his time has now come. As someone of limited ability, he has done well, and should have been thankful for the opportunity. A sad and sour ending to many years of loyal service.
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