The political contradictions of Lakshman Kadirgamar

The circumstances of his political advent also confronted Kadirgamar with another contradiction. As Foreign Minister he had to maintain excellent relations with the international community but often had to be critical of Governments which treated the LTTE with kid gloves and turned a blind eye to its propaganda and fund-raising activities in their countries.

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Why not a national government?

With a view to formation of a national government a well represented Coalition Cabinet may be nominated, under the leadership of the President, with the extended arm of Parliament implementing decisions of this Cabinet at grass roots level, together with the local government officers coming under such a depoliticized bureaucracy.

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