Self proclaimed ‘clean man’ Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has continuously lied on the Avant Garde scandal to the public, previously revealed documents by the Colombo Telegraph shows.
Rajapakshe who has maintained that he has had no ties with the company implicated in large scale corruption amounting to billions of rupees, said that he is only basing his opinion on the advice of the Attorney General.
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
Rajapakshe said in several interviews that the Attorney General had consistently maintained that there was no criminal case against the Company.
However, contrary to Rajapakshe’s recent claims the Colombo Telegraph is in possession of a memo sent by an Additional Solicitor General to the Attorney General on the above matter.
The Attorney General department works on a case by case basis, with the Attorney General himself usually playing no part in the proceedings.
A case is usually handed over to a senior officer such as a Additional Solicitor General or a Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) who is completely in charge of the case.
The scandal was under the purview of ASG Wasantha Nawarathne Bandara who specifically called for the prosecution of the Company and officials including its Chairman Nissanka Senadipathi, and Gotabaya Rajapaksa among others to be arrested.
However, the arrest was prevented. It is learnt that both Rajapakshe and Tilak Marapana were completely behind the move to stall the case.
A senior member of the Attorney Generals Department confirmed the influence of the duo
“We were supposed to work independently and there was enough evidence to prosecute them. What could have been done was at least to arrest and if not arrest impound their passports but the Justice Minister and then Advisor to the Prime Minister, Marapana said no” he said.
Senadipathi whose passport was impounded earlier this year, thereafter traveled to countries including Nigeria.
“Obviously the purpose of the travel was to cover the tracks. Why else would anyone specifically want to go to Nigeria. It was done under the patronage of these two and everyone in the Department knows that as a matter of fact” he said.
Under Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s watch former Presidential Secretary Lalith Weerathunga and Anusha Palpita were presented before the High Court instead of the Magistrates Court in September this year and were granted bail.
The offences under which the duo were granted bail, come within the purview of a Magistrate, and are non-bailable offences.
Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris thereafter berated the Police for producing the two suspects before the High Court instead of the Magistrate Court.
The offences they were charged with include misappropriation of millions of rupees from Sri Lanka Telecom.
We reproduce the memo sent by ASG Wasantha Nawarathne Bandara to the AG in full below.
CR1/58/2015
Hon. Attorney General
Case against Avant Garde Maritime Services and others pertaining to the – Floating Armory
Offences committed –
1.Unauthorized Importation of Fire Arms to Sri Lanka ( Under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and Fire Arms Ordinance)
2 Possession of Fire Arms and ammunition without valid licenses. (Under the Fire Arms Ordinance and Explosives Act)
3. Conspiracy, aiding and abetting to commit the above offences.
Suspects –
(1) Nissanka Senadhipathy – Chairman Avant Guarde Maritime Services
(2) Manjulakumara Yapa – Director Avant Guarde Maritime Services,
(3) Gotabhaya Rajapakse – Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(4) Mrs . D.M.S. Jayaratne Addl. Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(5) Major General Palitha Fernando (Rtd.) – Director Chairman Raknalanka Military Liaisons Officer
An investigation by the CID is ongoing in relation to the authority given to the Rakna Lanka Company and Avant Guarde Maritime Services to supply weapons and other related services to the merchant ships and fishing trawlers using weapons belonging to the state and others.
This report pertains to the case of the Floating Armory run by the and Avant Guarde Maritime Services.
A consignment of military weapons and ammunitions was found without lawful authority in the possession of Avant Garde Mritime Services in a ship by the name of ‘Mahanuwara’ docked at Galle harbor. At the time of the commencement of the investigations ship had contained more than 3000 guns (including AK 47 rifles and other military weapons) and ammunition amounting to more than 7 hundred thousand rounds. The ship is leased out to Avant Guarde Meritime services by its lawful owners ‘Lanka Shipping’ and the said firearms and ammunitions were found in the exclusive possession, custody and control of the Avant Garde Mritime Services. At the moment, on our instructions the CID and the Government Analyst’s department are in the process of taking a stock and carrying out necessary tests of the said firearms.
A summary of a proposal (dated 18th August) submitted by the chairman of the Avant Guarde Maritime Services, to position a Floating Armory in OPL Galle had been submitted by Ms Jayaratne for the authorization to the then Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Gotabaya Rajapakse . Secretary has authorized the said proposal by placing his signature on the same, which is annexed herewith marked X1.
By her letter dated 18th September 2012 Ms. Jayaratne Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Defence had granted approval for M/S Avant Garde Mritime Services to deploy a Floating Armory off Sri Lanka in the International Waters. (Annexure X2). This happens to be the only authority that has been granted to Avant Guarde Maritime Services to hold the possession of the said numbers of weapons and ammunitions.
However contrary to the authority given by X1, Ms Jayaratne herself had subsequently issued a further letter to the Commander of Navy directing him to grant permission to the vessel Mahanuwara belonging to Avant Guarde Maritime Services to exit / enter the port of Galle with weapons on board whenever such requirements are requested. (Annexure X2)
CID investigations have revealed that the ship (or the vessel) in question had been doing all her operations completely being docked at the Galle harbour and had never carried out any of its business transactions being deployed in the international waters, as per the authority granted.
They had supplied arms and ammunition to the merchant ships to get protection against sea pirates, a transaction previously handled by the Sri Lankan navy. The whole process seems to have been done with the ulterior motive of handing over a massively profitable business previously done by the Sri Lankan Navy to the private company by the name of Avant Garde Mritime Servises without, adhering to any transparent tender or other procedures. The CID investigations have revealed that the Avant Garde Maritime Services earns a daily income of nearly Rs.15 million from this business transaction.
Investigations have further revealed that in the process of the above operation following Offenses have been committed –
1. Unauthorized Importation of Fire Arms to Sri Lanka
2. Possession of Fire Arms and ammunition without valid licenses.
3. Conspiracy, aiding and abetting to commit the above offences.
Unlawful importation of firearms into Sri Lanka under the Firearms Ordinance.
According to Sec 3 of the Firearms Ordinance the importation and possession of guns in Sri Lanka “shall take place only in accordance with licenses and permits provided for by the Fire Arms Ordinance.
According to Sec 9 thereof,the importation of guns into Sri Lanka is prohibited except (a) through any approved port of entry in Sri Lanka or by passengers arriving at any approved port of entry.
In terms of Sec. 9(2) any person importing a gun into Sri Lanka otherwise than in accordance with this section shall be guilty of an offence.
No license or a permit has been issued to the Avant Guarde Maritime Services under the Firearms Ordinance to import gums. When the service was handed over to the Avant Guarde Maritime Services from the Sri Lanka navy only 800 odd guns had been handed over. Presently there are more than 3000 military fire arms in their possession.
A prima facie case is established under the above provisions of the firearms ordinance against,
(1) Nissanka Senadhipathy – Chairman Avant Guarde Maritime Services and
(2) Manjulakumara Yapa – Director Avant Guarde Maritime Services,
for importation of firearms without a licence to Sri Lanka and a prima facie case is established against
(1) Gotabhaya Rajapakse – Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(2) Mrs . D.M.S. Jayaratne Addl. Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(3) Major General Palitha Fernando (Rtd.) – Director Chairman Raknalanka Military Liaisons Officer,
for conspiracy and aiding abetting the above mention accused to commit the said offence.
Offence of importation of firearms under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
Moreover, the preamble to the Prevention of Terrorism Act states, that it is also an “act to make the prevention of unlawful activities of any individual group of individuals within Sri Lanka or outside Sri Lanka”.
According to Section (1) E, of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, “Any person who without lawful authority imports any firearms or ammunition shall be guilty of an offence”.
According to Section 3 (b) thereof any person who abets, conspires, attempts, the commission of an offence; liable to imprisonment for a period not less than five years not exceeding 20 years.
The offence of unlawful importation of Fire Arms by the Avant Guarde Maritime Services, falls into the ambit of the said offence of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Possession of unlicensed weapons in violation of the Firearms Ordinance
According to Section 22 (1) of the Firearms Ordinance, “No person shall have in his custody, or possess or use, any gun, unless he shall hold a licence therefor in accordance with this Ordinance”.
Section 23(1) thereof states that “Every person desiring to obtain a gun licence shall, within ten days of his having obtained possession of the gun in respect of which the licence is desired, make application, either personally or in writing, in the form L in Schedule A, to the licensing authority, specifying-
(a) his name and address ;
(b) The number and description of the gun for which the licence is desired ; and shall, if required, produce such gun before the licensing authority for inspection”.
The Avant Guarde Maritime Services had not complied with the above provision.
No license or permit has been issued to the Avant Guarde Maritime Services under the Firearms Ordinance to possess guns that was found in their custody. Accordingly a prima facie case is established under the above provisions against,
(1) Nissanka Senadhipathy – Chairman Avant Guarde Maritime Services and
(2) Manjulakumara Yapa – Director Avant Guarde Maritime Services,
for possession of firearms without a licence and a prima facie case is established against
(1) Gotabhaya Rajapakse – Secretary, Ministry of Defence
(2) Mrs . D.M.S. Jayaratne Addl. Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(3) Major General Palitha Fernando (Rtd.) – Director Chairman Raknalanka Military Liaisons Officer
For conspiracy and aiding abetting the above mention accused to commit the said offence.
Importation and Possession of unlicensed ammunition, violating the Explosives Ordinance
According to Section 8(1) of the Explosive Ordinance
No person, other than a licensee or permittee who is authorized by his licence or permit to do so, shall import any explosive.
In terms of section 9(2) No person shall except under the authority of licence import, possess or use any explosives for any purpose….
No license or permit has been issued to the Avant Guarde Maritime Services under the Explosives Ordinance to possess ammuntion that was found in their possession . Accordingly a prima facie case is established under the above offeces against,
(1) Nissanka Senadhipathy – Chairman Avant Guarde Maritime Services and
(2) Manjulakumara Yapa – Director Avant Guarde Maritime Services,
for exportation and possession of explosives without a licence to and a prima facie case is established against
(1) Gotabhaya Rajapakse – Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(2) Mrs . D.M.S. Jayaratne Addl. Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(3) Major General Palitha Fernando (Rtd.) – Director Chairman Raknalanka Military Liaisons Officer
for conspiracy and aiding abetting the above mention accused to commit the said offence.
It is further recommended to launch an investigation into the assets of the above mentioned suspects under the ‘Money Laundering Act’
Section 3. (1) of the ‘Money Laundering Act’ is to the effect that any person, who (a) engages directly or indirectly in any transaction in relation to any property which is derived or realised, directly or indirectly, from any unlawful activity, shall be guilty of the offence of money laundering.
The act defines “unlawful activity” as meaning any act which constitutes an offence under — (b) any law or regulation for the time being in force relating to the prevention and suppression of terrorism; (d) the Firearms Ordinance (Chapter 182), the Explosives or the Offensive Weapons Act, No. 18 of 1966.
Recommendations
I am of the view that a strong prima facie case has been established against the said five suspects, and that they should be indicted under the above discussed provisions of law.
If you agree with my recommendation, as the first step I recommend, that the CID be directed to arrest and produce before the magistrate the five suspects namely,
(1) Nissanka Senadhipathy – Chairman Avant Guarde Maritime Services and
(2) Manjulakumara Yapa – Director Avant Guarde Maritime Services,
(3) Gotabhaya Rajapakse – Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(4) Mrs . D.M.S. Jayaratne Addl. Secretary , Ministry of Defence
(5) Major General Palitha Fernando (Rtd.) – Director Chairman Raknalanka Military Liaisons Officer’
for the committing the offences of ,
1.Unauthorized Importation of Fire Arms to Sri Lanka 9( Under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and Fire Arms Ordinance)
2 Possession of Fire Arms and ammunition without valid licenses. (Under the Fire Arms Ordinance and Explosives Ordinance)
3. Conspiracy, aiding and abetting to commit the above offences.
It is further recommended to seek an order to cease all the illegal business operations of the Avant Guarde Maritime Services relating to the floating armory forthwith, and hand over the weapons and ammunitions stored therein, and in their possession to the Sri Lankan navy directing them to continue with the business of supplying arms and ammunitions to the merchant vessels.
Wasantha Navaratne Bandara
ASG
Native Vedda / November 13, 2015
“Wijeyadasa Lies”
The last time I checked he was still a politician, that is a few minutes ago.
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Burt / November 13, 2015
Not just to politicians, this guy is also giving a bad name to the legal profession.
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Don Stanley / November 13, 2015
Wijedasa Jarapassa must RESIGN or be forced to resign.
He is corrupt and blocking all the corruption investigations against criminal politicians.
here is absolutely NO JUSTICE with this so called justice minister in the Ayahapalanay govt. in the Miracle of Sinhala today! The only positive thing is that racism is not parading the streets in the name of Sinhala Buddhist patriotism.
There is a nexus of corruption between Wijedasa Jarapassa, the AGs office and the CID which have failed to bring to trial a single corrupt politician of the Mahinda Jarapassa regime.
Wimal Weerawansa and his wife who had double passports and took houses for relatives is still on the lose spreading hate speech. Meanwhile Sajin Vas Gunawardene has been freed to go overseas and hide his looted billions.
Today Sobith Thero’s dream of good governance and anti-corruption agenda has been buried by the likes of Wijedasa Rajapakshe who should be sacked. Civil society must go on the offensive to against corrupt politicians and the Sirisena-Ranil regime that is protecting them.
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Ordinary Lankan / November 13, 2015
Wijedasa is Buddhist affairs Minister as well , it’s a shame to Buddhism, such a liar to be in charge of it.
President should kick him out
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Amarasiri / November 16, 2015
Ordinary Lankan
“Wijedasa is Buddhist affairs Minister as well , it’s a shame to Buddhism, such a liar to be in charge of it.”
Yes, but if Wijedasa is the SINHALA Buddhist affairs Minister as well, it would have been acceptable.
So, he must be in charge of SINHALA Buddhist affairs Ministry.
So, what do the SINHALA Buddhists expect from the SINHALA Buddhist affairs Minister, other than lying, being a crook etc.
What are the 10 Commandments of Sinhala Buddhism the SINHALA Buddhist affairs Minister Wijedasa follows?
The 10 Commandments List, Short Form
You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make idols.
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet.You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”
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Dinuk / November 13, 2015
CT Editors – good work! Thank you. Time to send Wijedasa Rajapaksha packing.
This is a clear example of military business and the militarization of Sri Lankan society and economy under the Mahinda Rajapaksa dictatorship. This must be stopped and the military down sized and right sized for peace time operations.
The military has been put in charge of national parks and are running a timber and logging business that is destroying the environment and parks and cutting down trees on all state lands and properties. This is causing loss of forest density and an ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER. The military mission and mandate creep must be stopped. It is bad for military discipline, the environment and economy.
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The Professional / November 13, 2015
After getting the silk, he has chosen the best alternative career “politics” because his double doctorates have made him an expert in “Politricks”. After all he is from a village close to Medamulana.
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Amarasiri / November 13, 2015
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe,
Justice?? Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe??
“Self proclaimed ‘clean man’ Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has continuously lied on the Avant Garde scandal to the public, previously revealed documents by the Colombo Telegraph shows.”
Another Data point that support the hypothesis
1. Politicians lie
2. Rajapaksa is synonymous with Lying. Check the other Rakapaksas Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Nama Rajapaksa etc.
3. Most likely he was bribed by the other Rakapaksas, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Nama Rajapaksa etc.
Let us expose these liars and crooks.
Expose, Expose and Expose.
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Barathan / November 13, 2015
Has this Minister grown so big as to think and say “I will not allow the arrest of Gotha?” Is he the Government; President, Prime Minister, CJ, AG and IGP rolled into one?
Or is he the SL version of Louis XIV of “I am the State” fame?
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Snowden Edward Asange / November 13, 2015
Little does he (Wijedasa JARApassa) realize that He COULD be ripped of the Ministry and also charged in the same case for aiding and abetting a crime. He has the nerve to state that he was teh one who stopped Gota being arrested… Mr President and PM..this guy is a MR stooge and is a thorn in your administration… remove him as the Minister of Justice…Ajith Perera is another eminent lawyer who practiced at the Panadura Magistrates courts… He is MUCH better than this Jarapassa…
I say…. CHARGE him (Wijedasa) for aiding and abetting a criminal act… and obstruction of justice by stopping the arrest of Gota the Megalomaniac…
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NIMAL / November 13, 2015
IS HE REALLY A RJAPAKSHA?
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The Professional / November 18, 2015
Yes. A descendant of Sadda Vidda Patabendigeyi Wicremasinghe Rajapaksha Andare a.k.a. Andare.
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Vetmahadeva / November 13, 2015
Wijeyadasa Lies, AG Wanted Criminal Prosecution Of Avant Garde
Wijeyadasa, at the first instance he has lied to Ranil and UNP, that he is a genuine UNPer, he has deceived the UNP voters as well; this is a good lesson to Ranil who has the habit of ignoring the party senior stalwarts for the frogs.
Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha has crossed over to, oh! No, he was floated over to topple the progress of another Government other than of Rajapaksha clan(?)
Now this is good opportunity for the Yahapalanaya to score a point by just sacking out the Cabinet, he is not fit for even the Ministry of Buddha Sasana specially!
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Ben Hurling / November 13, 2015
Sir,
A strong prima facie case has been established against following suspects:
1. Wijedasa Rajapaksa
2. Tilak Marapana
Arrest and produce before the magistrate the above named for following grave crimes among others:
1. Willful manipulative/deceptive information presented to Sri Lanka’s Parliament. Misleading people’s representatives. Very serious indeed.
2. Obstruction of Justice
-Unlawful intervention to prevent potential arrests
-Allowing the main suspect to remove evidence/tracks by travelling to Nigeria. Most corrupt country in the world is Nigeria. Not Sri Lanka. We have competition from Bangladesh.
Ben Hurling
Additional Solicitor General
(Self-Appointed)
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J.muthu / November 13, 2015
Hi Ben mahathaya now u know u r choose criminals as u r leaders. U damn mistakes we Tamils suffer a lot. I dont think u people care any thing as long as Tamils suffer sinhala budhist will even ready eat shit & grass…
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Ben Hurling / November 13, 2015
Dear Muthu Banda,
Last time I checked you had hand-picked a guy called Velupillai from VVT as the sole leader of the Tamil speaking people. For all eternity.
SLA relieved you of that blunder. At great cost.
Sinhalese are not alone in picking criminals as their leaders.
Both Sinhalese & Tamils are stupid. Equally stupid.
How stupid are you personally? Do let us know. Though we already have fairly decent assessment of your degree of dumbness.
Cheers!
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Native Vedda / November 14, 2015
Ben Hurling
“Both Sinhalese & Tamils are stupid. Equally stupid.”
Both share the same stupid gene.
Do I see any difference between Ben Hurling and Jamis Muthu Banda?
Definitely not.
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sach / November 16, 2015
just cut the cr@p….Ben may be an idiot but certianly not a racist..you’r Tamil Muthu is a racist…
This is how you equate horrendous tamil racism with sinhala people
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Native Vedda / November 16, 2015
sachooooooooo
What is the difference between you and a knife?
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Native Vedda / November 16, 2015
Ben Hurling
sachooooooooooo sneezes:
“just cut the cr@p….Ben may be an idiot but certianly not a racist..you’r Tamil Muthu is a racist…”
Are you an idiot?
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Leelawathie / November 13, 2015
From the day one I thought this this man Wijedasa is not good for Justice Minister – he can only bring discourage and bad reputation for the job. Anyways, his not being able to call a spade a spade seems to be making things rather difficult. We need to give new comers such as Sujeewa Senasinghe or Ajith Perera a try – even if they have been not lanken political history that long. These new ministers can do lot more than they are upto today s agendas. They should though learn work with wisdom – latter can come with the time, but their performance are to this day- I feel as nobody can go against them.
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Nimal / November 13, 2015
The Man who coordinated Senadhilankara’s visit to Nigeria,where he met some top ranking government people was A.L Ratnapala who was Acting Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Nigeria .He did that after been instructed by his patron Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.Ratnapala was openly a Mahinda Rajapaksa man despite been a government servant.
Ratnapala now is supposed to be holding a senior position in the Foreign Ministry.So with such people still in influential positions how can the new government implement its programs?They are spies rdeep inside the system .These people are smiling and waiting for the opportunity to sabotage.Government please wake up.
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Ben Hurling / November 14, 2015
One may also recall Sri Lanka upgraded Sri Lanka’s diplomatic ties with Nigeria in a suspicious way, in a real hurry, during the criminal regime of Dubious Brothers.
Connect the dots. You will see why.
As for diplo-door-mat Ratnapala, he is a sleeping cell for Dubious Brothers. There are thousands of them waiting to stab this country in the back, when possible.
But, our PM and his lethargic gang of buddies are deep asleep.
Cheers!
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Burt / November 13, 2015
He’s got to step down or forced to step down. With him holding up to the portfolio the govt will lose credibility even if action is taken against Avant Garde.
From day one it has been one lie to cover another and there seems to be no end. Either he is crazy to throw away his reputation or he is well paid to do it.
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Upul / November 13, 2015
It sounds much better said in Sinhalese….deepang ko puluwan nam uttarey!
Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe…what say you? Not your fault sir?
Oh, sorry. It’s the other side..right?
The Kommis kaputas in the Yahapalanaya government are trying to cleanse themselves with the toilet water flowing from Avant-Garde.
Do you need a French name tag to supply guns these days? Just asking.
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Leonvet / November 13, 2015
This rascal Wijeyadasa Rajapakse while portraying himself as a clean person is trying to help the corrupt Rajapakses to come to. power. Now that Marapana has resigned, this rascal should also submit his resignation.
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Backlash / November 13, 2015
I also thought Wijedasa R was highly over-rated. When I heard him in an address at the CPA a few years, in English, this was confirmed. He was an embarrassment that evening. I met him again in a diplomatic function and found, in my brief discussion with him, for a President’s Counsel – the man was pretty shallow. His strongest point appears to be a smile – one of a mediocrite. In fairness to him, perhaps he is better addressing Court in Sinhala. Nothing wrong there at all. The quality of Ministers we have holding important portfolios is extremely poor. That destruction of our excellent standard of English in schools in 1956 is now showing – more and more, to our detriment.
Backlash
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Ajith / November 13, 2015
Pirabhaharan did the correct thing at correct time. Truth is now coming out one by one and Sinhalese people now should understand how they were cheated by their own crown in the name Buddha and the People of the land.
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EDWIN RODRIGO / November 13, 2015
O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive! (Walter Scott)
WR was insisting that he was practicing law but we now find that he was only practicing deception. One feels sorry for him. He does not seem to know how to practice law nor how to practice deception. The man has earned F- in both subjects. What a looser. What an idiot.
It looks like all Jara Passa are idiots starting with Moustache who engineered his own premature downfall. If there was an Oscar for acting stupidly then it should go to one of the Jara Passas. The announcement will go like this: “Now for the best actor in the art of deception ….. the Oscar goes out to Wijedasa Jarapassa of Sri Lanka”. Boo…… Hoo….
Even a child would know that such a huge thing cannot be hidden forever. It is like a woman trying to hide her pregnancy. There will be dissenters, whistle blowers and spies. Things are going to come out.
And to top it all, another idiot appointed him as the Minister of Buddha Sasana.
For what he did to us, he should be put in jail for life. For what he did to Buddhs Sasana he will certainly get a one way ticket to Avici Maha Narakaya. I hear that the Yama Rajjuruwo is preparing a grand reception for the Jarapassas replete with cut outs (I mean neck, gut and limb cut outs).
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Jerry / November 13, 2015
MR.has promised wijedasa he will make him the Prime Minister, Wijesada has taken the bait & helping MR&Co. hoping to become the Prime Minister.
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Rumad / November 14, 2015
Of course, Jerry – you know that MR PROMISED that sex-maniac lump Nimal Siripala, simpleton Aiyo Sirisena, gullible Premjayanth, Goda Perakadoruwa Yapa (who else, for god’s sake)
to make them PM under him. Everyone who knows him for long know MR’s promises are like biscuits – they are made to be broken.
Rumad
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Sinhala_Man / November 16, 2015
I feel that you have made one mistake. Maithri is no simpleton.
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punchinilame / November 13, 2015
This Minister has been under the control of Rajapakse since his Tax File has been used
to control him. The FCID should look into this. He does not deserve to be a Minister
of Justice. I hope the other Cabinet Minister will discuss this new problem within the
Goverment and take a firm decision soon. It is very necessary as we are facing a UN
involvement about our crediblity.
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Robert / November 13, 2015
Despite Wijedasa’s errant behaviour during the Jan 8th govt, Ranil appointed him to the same portfolio in the new Aug 17th govt. This makes me wonder if Ranil is also doing his part to safeguard Mahinda !
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Rajitha / November 13, 2015
Good question, Robert.
Brings to mind his actions and decisions regarding the ‘coup attempt’ following Rajapakse’s defeat at the last elections (not to mention the Mahendran disaster)!
‘Mr. Clean’, where are you????
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Galle / November 13, 2015
RW & MY3 has reponsibilities regarding WR behavior, as he says GOTA will not be arrested. There is something behind this statement. WR & My3 why are you waiting for. Or you too covering MARA cronies.
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bo / November 13, 2015
Wijayadasa the Liar. Are you waiting to be booted out?
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thrishu / November 13, 2015
Which idiot gave this sinner The Ministry for Buddhasasana? You might as well give it to Devadatta, no difference between the two! Time all the monks demonstrate outside his Ministry demanding him to step down to prevent further sacrilege
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anonymous / November 13, 2015
“Which idiot gave this sinner The Ministry for Buddhasasana? You might as well give it to Devadatta”
Sorry, let me correct you, it has to be ‘Gal(Arrakku)-goda- Attha’
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Patriot / November 13, 2015
Where was this AG’s department law expert when Thambi had large ships with weapons parked in the International waters to blow up innocent people. May be now diaspora dollars are working on him to recommend to arrest Gota on terrorism charges. Please collect your dollar pay and migrate to Canada before the people rise against you. Pathetic posterior sniffers.
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Backlash / November 13, 2015
Patriot probably has what goes as his pathetic pea-brain in his posterior
not to be able to distinguish between Thambi’s armament ships and the criminal gun-running business carried out by Gota providing support
to rogue insurgents in India and many countries in Africa.
Backlash
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Patriot / November 13, 2015
Your name Backslash says all about what Thambi did to your posterior orifice.
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Backlash / November 13, 2015
It is time Patriot learns Backlash, Background etc. have nothing to do with one’s behind. Friend, there are many nuances in the English language that an average man here cannot understand.
Backlash
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Native Vedda / November 13, 2015
Pastriot
“Your name Backslash says all about what Thambi did to your posterior orifice.”
On the other hand, you should ask Svendra Silva, Jagath Dias, Gota and other brave war heroes as to what they found inside Thambi’s posterior when they explored it with a hot iron rod.
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Now or Never / November 13, 2015
Sirisena should boot this [Edited out] out IMMEDIATELY!
Ranil has a lot to answer for, which I doubt he can. His credibility has hit a new low!
What a f’ing mess we are in!!!
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Fedrick / November 13, 2015
This person must be erased from Sri Lankan politics. You see his behaviour: he is going behind that fake monk at Dehiwela Bellantara. Further he is No.1 deal maker in SL politics.
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Diogenes / November 13, 2015
Most of these practicing lawyers are bloody rogues. They will defend any bloody criminal if they are paid well. This liar who distorts all facts to save the GOAT does not deserve that particular ministerial position in the parliament. PM should kick him out and take legal action against him.
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Plato. / November 13, 2015
Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa is essentially a Lumpen element from Tangalle.How he rose to be a Presidents Counsel and ended up as Minister of Justice is not due to fall in standards; But due to plunge in standards!
In the Civilized world,a Minister of Justice uttering falsehoods will be sent home packing!
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Backlash / November 13, 2015
I entirely agree with Plato. BTW, I have nothing personal against the man (WR) Sadly, his personal integrity also appears to be in question publicly now, reading readers’ comments. Look at those men who earlier brought this country honour and fame in the world of jurisprudence – R.L. Pereira, HV Perera, GG Ponnambalam, S. Nadesan, P. Navaratnarajah, Neville Samarakoon, The Wickramanayake Brothers, C. Thiagalingam, HW Jayawardena, Colvin R. de Silva et al. They were giants and were equal to any lawyer anywhere, anytime. Listening to some of them, speaking to them – you know you are in the company of Great men of learning and the laws. Today we have mice and pygmies masquerading as senior lawyers – with due respect to able men like Romesh de Silva, Faizer Mustapha and a few others. I have nothing personal against Wijayadasa R. But he is a poor choice as Minister of Justice. And as you rightly say, it is a dismal “plunge in standards” BTW, Rauff Hakeem was no better although he could speak better English than WR.
In the decades gone by one had to be a very good and successful lawyer to be considered Minister of Justice. Today, any jackass would do – so long as he has the political clout. Surprising why Kudu Mervin was not considered.
Backlash
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Emil van der Poorten / November 13, 2015
The question is not about Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa, ever since his house was “shot-up” at the time Shiranee Bandaranayake was being impeached. It is about why Ranil Wickremesinghe and/or Maithripala Sirisena have not turfed him out of the cabinet which claims to be the flagship of the Yahapaalanaya government.
The “innocence” of KP which is simultaneously being reported looks more than suspiciously a part of the same damned plot!
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Edward / November 13, 2015
Whole Government, from top to bottom is corrupted, Banking and Private sectors are no better. Religious leaders believe in ” See no evil, Speak no evil, Hear no evil”
My problem is, Who is to provide Rehabilitation to so called LTTE suspects detain virtually for life and what is the syllabus? Hope not a course in corruption.
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Pot Shot / November 13, 2015
The standards set by Yahapalanaya for themselves are too high. They need to set low standards to compromise themselves to achieve their ends. MS & RW are hoodwinking the people.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, its your turn now
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Liyanage / November 13, 2015
Another Rajapakse? Birds of a feather flock together, isn’t it?
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Shan / November 13, 2015
Wijedasa Rajapakse did not lie. His speech in Parliament is on Derana Youtube page. Listen to it first before commenting on this page. He mentioned that there were two conflicting opinions in AG’s department, one from ASG Wasantha Navaratne Bandara and other from SG Suhada Gamlath. It is disappointing that a investigative site such as this publish articles without proper investigations.
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EDWIN RODRIGO / November 13, 2015
OK even if there is some justification in that, Does it justify his firm stand mentioned many times that he will not arrest Gota?
What power does he have to stop such an arrest if there was sufficient evidence to warrant such an action?
Winning the war does not give anyone to do as he pleases. All wars are accompanied by the booty for the winner. In the good old days, the winner took it all. Women, wealth, slaves, you name it. But in the more open and civilized world today where rulers are considered servants of the people, theoretically at least, such things are not supposed to happen.
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M Kuruparan / November 13, 2015
All are politicians. So they have the RIGHT to Lie / Cheat / Deceive / Change Sides & Very Importantly PROTECT EACH OTHER.
If Not, Now 10 months over and, what are the actions taken against those who have Robbed the country.
Who ever who promised a clean govt. are engaged in what ever the previous govt. was doing. eg :
1 ) Appointing their family members to the top post, even though they don’t have the necessary qualifications.
2 ) Appointing friends and unqualified people to Foreign Service.
3 ) Interfering into Judiciary.
4 ) K P and Karuna were exonerated from all their sins.
etc. etc.
Ranil is paying his dues to M R. MY3 family is enjoying their LUCK.
Ordinary Public ? ? ? ? THEY FORGOT EVERY THING AFTER 02 WEEKS.
ENJOY . . .ENJOY . . .ENJOY . . .
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thumpane gamaya / November 13, 2015
Wijedasa should be prevented from attending any cabinet meetings with immediate effect. This guy is a plant by Nissanka senadaipathy of Avant Garde. Wijedasa is the one sharing all the cabinet and Govt inside information with Nissanka Senapathy and Gota.
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maalumiris / November 13, 2015
Friends
Reason for Avante Garde hoo haa becomes clear. Now the way has been cleared for our Western “friends” to deploy and run many, many more floating armouries in our territorial waters.
Under Mahind Chinthana, only our people (corrupt or not) could run these operations within Sri Lankan territorial waters.
Now our territorial waters have been sold to the West and no longer belong to us. Just wait and see. Everyone EXCEPT us will be allowed to use our territory
Well Done Yahapalanaya.!!!!
Lets sell more of ourselves and prostitute the country even more !!
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Lankan / November 13, 2015
maalumiris,
You love your flights of fancy don’t you!
Please remember though that people can’t always be taken for rides..
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Banjiappu / November 13, 2015
Your have been victimized by too much eating Malumiris.
Idiots of your kind would go on supporting Meeharaka Rajapakshe again and again.
Give us facts to prove
“Now our territorial waters have been sold to the West and no longer belong to us. Just wait and see. Everyone EXCEPT us will be allowed to use our territory”? Please be educated – today even the most abusive man who is alleged for all crimes is given rights to express himself. In the days of his office -not even cabinet ministers were heard for discussions. You have fully lost your memory by eating tonnes of Malumiris (Capscum).
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Truth / November 13, 2015
There are stories in other websites which claim that there are many people in the pay of a media tycoon who are out to sabotage this successful business venture owned by the Government, to get this business for themselves or for the benefit of their kith & kin. Hence, the correct procedure is for the President to ask the Supreme Court to treat this issue as a high priority case and give the court decision without delay.
Plundering a lucrative business owned by the government without recourse to a court order, is not good governance. Such actions further kill Foreign Direct Investment.
Without heavy foreign investment, the economy of Sri Lanka will collapse, because of the high debt repayments, high cost of salaries and pensions, loss making government owned business ventures and unproductive subsidies.
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Trap / November 13, 2015
MR has his agents in the UNP. Ministers to Municipal Council too it seems.
Ranil must be careful and Expose these fellows before they try and topple this government.
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Nanda / November 13, 2015
Wijedasa Rajapakse is a incredible man, however without a credible character.
Once this person was severe warned by the CJ for deceiving the Supreme Court for making false submissions through his juniors for his absence in Court. The CJ found that WIJEDASA RAJAPAKSE appeared in a more ‘important case for him’ before the MC on that particular day.
This man had to plead before the CJ for not issuing a rule against him.
Over to Wijedasa RAJAPAKSE for comments if any.
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pran / November 13, 2015
Well WE and Senadipathi are business partners way before he jumped. They own the dialogue building together, in Nugegoda. He should be held in contempt as he said he won’t allow anyone to arrest Gota or former navy commander as they were war heroes. As if he is the executive president of the country. Even the president can’t say he won’t allow it. The president can only give a presidential pardon after a fair investigation. Now it is reasonable to think if this was the guy who worked behind the scene by providing a lawyer Srinath Perera pro bono, for the case of getting back Sarath Fonseka ‘ s rightful parliamentary seat from Ketagoda. If not for that he would have been the defence minister for the 100 day government and worked against these rogues. Just UNP lost face with that. And how are they going to say we have an impartial judicial system, when our justice minister comes and tell I won’t let anyone arrest them. As they are the ones who UUNHCR wants to be investigated for crimes against humanity. How can anyone believe the justice will be served to the disappeared brethren from north sand south alike when we have a justice minister stands for supposed violators. Then we should allow international judges. I don’t know if Ranil is this stupid not to understand the ramifications of WE media blitz.
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Piranha / November 14, 2015
What a dramatic change in this man’s attitude towards the corrupt and criminal Rajapaksa brothers. This change, I am sure, has been brought about by some kind of deal he has made with the despicable Rajapaksa brothers.
Wijeyadasa fought against corruption steadfastly while he was with the SLFP and also while in the UNP but now he is protecting the very same corrupt people who ruined Sri Lanka. Ranil must sack this man from the cabinet without any further delay.
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