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samaritan wrote:NOW IS THE TIME TO CAST ASIDE HORSE SHIT POLITICS AND ANALYSE SHARES!

ruwan326 wrote:

samaritan wrote:NOW IS THE TIME TO CAST ASIDE HORSE SHIT POLITICS AND ANALYSE SHARES!

samaritan,Will you make a deal with a person who try to kill you????


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Author LANCELOT
Posted on November 7, 2018 | Lead Story, Politics

November 7, 2018 (LBO) – A fortnight ago, Sri Lanka was shocked at the news that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been sworn in as the nation’s Prime Minister. Initial reactions of many were that they thought it was fake news, a joke even. However, as the news trickled out, and photos were circulated, it became crystal clear. President Maithripala Sirisena had sworn in Rajapaksa, without even removing the existing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in accordance with specific articles of the constitution. The four-time Prime Minister had just six months ago shown his strength in Parliament by handily defeating a no confidence motion. Removal at this juncture was unthinkable, until now.
The constitutionality of Ranil Wickremesinghe’s removal was certainly in question, and before anyone had a chance to think about it, power had shifted. State media institutions were forcibly taken over, public servants had switched loyalties, and the police chief called on Mahinda Rajapaksa, greeting him with a smiling salute. Shortly thereafter, Ranil Wickremesinghe’s security was reduced by over 95%, and there were threats that he would be turfed out of the Prime Ministers official residence (Temple Trees) by an angry mob led by a unruly politician of small stature.
That first few nights after the recently termed ‘constitutional coup’ the situation was extraordinarily tense. UNP parliamentarians started a hurried series of meetings at Temple Trees in order to try and figure out how to respond to what many in the country felt was an illegal transfer of power. In fact, this was possibly the first illegal transfer of power since the British came and colonised Sri Lanka hundreds of years ago.
Ranil Wickremesinghe was resolute. The President’s moves to remove him were illegal, unconstitutional, and unethical. He was willing to take the ultimate stand for democracy, the constitution and the rule of law. He holed himself up in Temple Trees with the whole of the security and public service establishments eyeing to push him out. Party supporters thronged the premises in order to ensure that any threats made to the PM would be met with stiff resistance.
For the first time in a long time, the party and its Parliamentary group seemed completely united. With the exception of a few turncoats who deserted their fellow members for money and the position, the vast majority of the party seemed determined to fight against what looked like very uncertain odds. The Parliamentary group rallied their members and untied each other in the same pursuit of the PM’s noble objective, restoration of the constitution and rule of law.
Within a few days one thing became clear. It was evident that through his actions and conduct over a forty year political career, Ranil Wickremesinghe was a global leader that enjoyed significant respect and credibility throughout the world. Statements from the most powerful countries in the world poured in to support Ranil’s quest for the restoration of Sri Lanka’s constitutional democracy. Public statements were made, and calls directed to President Sirisena to convene Parliament and have a vote to see who commanded the confidence of Sri Lanka’s Legislature.
Despite the main stream media paying homage to the new leaders who emerged after the sudden change of power, social media exploded with support for Ranil Wickremesinghe and his cause. Unlike his adversaries, he was always genteel, and interested in a solution that was inline with democracy and Sri Lanka’s constitution. His statements and dealings were honest, straightforward and genuine. He was not bluffing, and was willing to do whatever necessary to protect democracy at its most fragile moment. I personally felt that he was even willing to endure physical harm and humiliation in his noble quest. He seemed all in, fully invested.
Ranil Wickremesinghe has attacked this crisis in his own way. He has been calm, collective, and kept his cards close to his chest. He has held his ground, solidified the unity of his Parliamentary groups, and received almost unwavering support among the international community. The momentum has shifted, with democratic minded legislators ready to cross the aisle and support his cause. He also seems to be winning the support of the public by making this a fight about an issue instead of a personality. There is a long way to go, but it appears that against all odds, he and his partners are turning the tide.
Criticism of Ranil Wickremesinghe at the this stage makes no sense for those working towards the same urgent mission of upholding the constitution and securing democracy. The stakes are simply too high for infighting to cause a united front to break ranks. The UNP Parliamentary group, and its partners in this mission: the JVP, TNA, Tamil and Muslim parties are resolute and united. They currently enjoy a significant majority in Parliament, and when the house is finally opened it will be clear for all to see.
As many leaders have said, this common goal is not about personalities. However, make no mistake, the only viable leader of this cause at this juncture is Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ranil’s forty year track record gives other parliamentarians an understanding of his modus operandi, and inspires trust among partners. He is not a backstabber. In a recent interview with a foreign journalist, he brushed off the suggestion of animosity towards rivals and said that backstabbing is to be expected in politics. He should know as he has been competing in the political ring for a long time, and he’s been at the receiving end of a lot of it. However, despite this, he is still standing firm and fighting the good fight. If like minded citizens continue to rally alongside him, he will win it.

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ruwan326 wrote:

sanjulanka wrote:රුවන් ලොක්ක එහෙනම් අපි වැඩේ පටන් ගන්නව මහින්ද එනවනම් කොටස් උඩ යයිනෙ.තවත් සුමනපාලගෙ එකකුත් දාන්න.වෙළදපොළ උඩ යනවනම් ලොකු දෙයක් රට කොහොමත් අපිට පාලනය කරන්න අමාරුයිනෙ.අපේ චන්දෙන් ඇවිත් එයාලම ඒක එයාලට ඕන විදියට කරනවනෙ.

Yahapalanaya wrote:[size=48]Buddhist monks march demanding Parliament be reconvened soon
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A Buddhist monk ties a blessed thread on the wrist of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees yesterday. After the ceremony hundreds of Buddhist monks (right) gathered near the Buddha statue at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo and walked to New Town Hall to hold a rally demanding that Parliament be reconvened - Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
 
The Maha Sangha yesterday convened to demand President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene Parliament soon to end the political crisis which has engulfed the island nation for the past two weeks since the abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on 26 October by the President. A large group of Buddhist monks gathered near the Buddha statue at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo and walked to New Town Hall to hold a rally to “reconvene Parliament and honour democracy".

Prior to attending the convention at Town Hall, the Maha Sangha came to Temple Trees and blessed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The Maha Sangha, who chanted Seth Pirith, invoked blessings on Wickremesinghe and proceeded to Colombo New Town Hall where the summit was to be held. President Sirisena prorogued Parliament on 27 October until 16 November. Amid pressure from political parties, civil society and the international community, including the UN and Commonwealth, the President, prolonging the political crisis, announced that Parliament would be reconvened on 14 November, only two days earlier than the scheduled date.

President Sirisena's move to prorogue Parliament is viewed as an effort to lure crossovers from the Opposition to support the Prime Minister appointed by Sirisena, Mahinda Rajapaksa, in Parliament.[/size]

samaritan wrote:It is claimed that the removal of PM has lead to a constitutional crisis. If so, it is in order for the aggrieved party to move Supreme court on the matter and the ruling of the SC will be final and binding on both parties. But here we see the issue being taken up with the foreign diplomats and missions seeking the intervention of the international agencies and the international community, which is unwarranted. Why do we have a Supreme Court????

In my opinion this will be a bad precedent which could spell disaster to the country in the future.

Yahapalanaya wrote:

samaritan wrote:It is claimed that the removal of PM has lead to a constitutional crisis. If so, it is in order for the aggrieved party to move Supreme court on the matter and the ruling of the SC will be final and binding on both parties. But here we see the issue being taken up with the foreign diplomats and missions seeking the intervention of the international agencies and the international community, which is unwarranted. Why do we have a Supreme Court????

In my opinion this will be a bad precedent which could spell disaster to the country in the future.

People elected Parliament is more power than court.Open parliament and prove your majority.It would make horu PM as legal PM.Then there is no need of international intervention.

samaritan wrote:

Yahapalanaya wrote:

samaritan wrote:It is claimed that the removal of PM has lead to a constitutional crisis. If so, it is in order for the aggrieved party to move Supreme court on the matter and the ruling of the SC will be final and binding on both parties. But here we see the issue being taken up with the foreign diplomats and missions seeking the intervention of the international agencies and the international community, which is unwarranted. Why do we have a Supreme Court????

In my opinion this will be a bad precedent which could spell disaster to the country in the future.

People elected Parliament is more power than court.Open parliament and prove your majority.It would make horu PM as legal PM.Then there is no need of international intervention.

Primary issue here is whether the removal of PM is constitutional or not. According to Lord Naseby, a respected member of the IC "it is unusual but not unconstitutional".Unquote: Perhaps the only mistake the President made was that he should have done this soon after the bond scam was exposed.

Proroguing Parliament only for 9 days has been done as explained by President is to prepare the 'vote on account'. Forcing President not to exercise powers vested with him too will be a bad precedent as any President in future may not be able to prorogue parliament for any reason what so ever.

In my opinion taking into consideration the prevailing unstable situ the President should consider dissolution of parliament if provisions are there in the constitution to do so and that would give an opportunity to prove whether people endorse his actions or not.

Its a pity that some members of the IC are behaving like IRCs.