The Rajapaksas’ contribution to Lankan politics
It is a proven fact that the political traditions
of the Rajapaksas, spanning 75 years from 1936, would continue to
enrich the Sri Lankan political saga for many more years to come. It
is of much topical interest to examine the uniqueness of these
political traditions that have been wholeheartedly embraced by the
people.
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Vandal No. 17 won’t get my vote
I saw a Police officer this morning (September
1, 2011) trying to peel off some posters from a wall. This was in
Pamankade, between the Pamankade Bridge and the Eros Cinema Hall. I
was on my way to see my father, who lives down a lane nearby. I
don’t know if removing posters from a private wall is part of
policing.
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Protecting national assets
In 1956, when the SLFP came to power in
coalition with Philip Gunawardena’s Viplavakari Lanka Sama Samaja
Party, it was committed to making Sri Lanka the Switzerland of the
East. The country was to be independent and non-aligned in foreign
policy, committed to peace, but nevertheless also dedicated to
protecting its national integrity and sovereignty. It was no longer
to be tied to the West, but would seek friends everywhere,
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