Ranil’s visit akin to slave visiting his master
Chaminda Perera
Members of key political parties and civil society representatives
termed the intended European visit of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe as
an expedition of a slave to place his woes to his masters.
They voiced their anger over his purported European visit to educate
the Scandinavian countries of the situation in Sri Lanka. They said this
type of action by UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe showcases his
servility to the colonial masters after 61 years of independence.
Ven Elle Gunawansa Thera said the UNP leader is a slave who betrayed
his native land to the colonial masters. “There is no single occasion
when a Sri Lankan leader pointed fingers at their political rivals in
foreign countries except Ranil,” he said.
The Thera said the UNP leader has forgotten that Sri Lanka is a
sovereign country and Sri Lankans have the complete freedom to decide
their own destiny.
“We may have problems and political rivalry in the country but they
should be discussed and solved within the country. The UNP leader is in
the habit of telling all problems to the international community to win
their sympathy,” the Thera said.
Urban and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said
the Opposition leader has decided to educate the European leader at a
time when the Security Forces have almost eradicated terrorism.
“The Forces have evacuated more than 150,000 civilians and the
Government has taken all steps to ensure the safety and the welfare of
civilians who came to the cleared areas.
He attempted to canvass on the issues related to GSP+ and made every
effort to deprive the country of all GSP+ benefits.
“The UNP Leader is a disgrace to the members of the Security Forces
who made the supreme sacrifice to save the country from terrorism. Sri
Lanka lives in a new age not in an age of under colonialism.”
The Minister said the Opposition Leader should get out of this
colonial mentality and support the Government to fully implement the
mandate given by the people of Sri Lanka. “The Government is bound to
implement the mandate given by the people. The opposition should support
this endeavor,” the Minister said. |