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2 years

Mahinda Rajapaksa who just resigned, must be arrested and brought before the law along with all others who organized and brought the attackers to Colombo today

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Is anyone now left in any doubt that the decision by #TNA to try and stop @RW_UNP becoming @PodujanaParty Executive President was right?

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I condemn outright the burning of the private residence of @RW_UNP Violence will not solve anything and is counter-productive. I have had differences of opinion with the PM since he took that post, but this cannot be condoned in anyway. Please end the violence now.

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There’s nothing called a “Police Curfew” in terms of the law. This is an unlawful announcement to discourage people to gather tomorrow to protest against the government.

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#Galle_Face_Aragalaya leaders met with me this evening. Assured them of our support and solidarity. If any Police Officer attempts to enforce the so called illegal “Police Curfew” he/she will have to face proceedings for infringement of fundamental rights along with the #IGP .

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Parliament has again shown that it is in the clutches of @PodujanaParty that had lost its mandate. I repeat that the P must be dissolved. @anuradisanayake made a good point: number of those that publicly endorsed @DullasOfficial is more than 113! What happened then???

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Please desist from any form of violence. All that effort at keeping the ‘aragalaya’ non-violent will be lost if they turn this into a violent struggle. Please exercise restraint. Change will come!

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Great call. I too support this. A virtual meeting must be held tomorrow at the same time as decided at the last meeting.

Jeevan Thondaman

@JeevanThondaman

2 years

Security is a grave concern, not only for Parliamentarians but also to the public. A virtual party leaders' meeting should be held without delay to address the situation before there is anymore harm or destruction.

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“The President has completely lost legitimacy, people want him to go home, and the Parliament will soon vote on a motion... Mr. Wickremesinghe had no legitimacy in the current Parliament right from the beginning. He did not even win in his constituency.”

Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints Ranil Wickremesinghe as Sri Lanka Prime Minister

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa too offers to form government if President Gotabaya resigns.

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#SLPP should not have a role in establishing the future government of the country. Along with ⁦ @GotabayaR ⁩ his party ⁦ @PodujanaParty ⁩ has also lost the mandate and ought not be allowed to exercise their majority in #Parliament

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Siyambalapitiya replaces Siyambalapitiya! The count is now clear. The real opposition in SL parliament is 65 (possibly +5 others who were absent today). The drama of the “dissentients” was exposed today.

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The President, PM and the IGP should resign forthwith! PM for instigating and supplying the hoodlums to attack peaceful protestors, the IGP and the President for deliberately filibustering until the attacks could be carried out before acting. #GoHomeGota #GoHomeRajapaksas

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A picture worth a thousand words! A protestor helping a riot policeman who was struggling with teargas that was fired by themselves at the protesters last evening in Fort, by pouring water into his eyes. This is what makes #GoHomeGota protest special!

Prasad Welikumbura

@Welikumbura

2 years

Yes, still it is a "Revolution Of Love." #lka #SriLanka #SriLankaProtests #GoHomeGota #GoHomeRajapakshas #GotaGoHome #GotaGottaGo #පන්නමු

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We call upon #President @GotabayaR to immediately rescind this gazette notification. You cannot stifle protests and opposition to the regime by declaring a state of #emergency . I call upon fellow members of #Parliament not to approve this ill-advised move.

DailyMirror

@Dailymirror_SL

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issues a Gazette Extraordinary declaring a public Emergency in Sri Lanka with effect from 01 April 2022. @GotabayaR

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Victory for the Aragalaya 💪

LankaFiles

@lankafiles

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Police chief lifts illegall 'curfew' imposed by police headquarters following strong opposition by @BASLSl @sajithpremadasa @MASumanthiran & @hejaazh among others who warned that the IGP and police officers will have to face legal proceedings if they use it to hinder protesters.

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Nalin Fernando appointed Minister of Trade

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⁦ @officialunp ⁩

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//“The Secretary [to the Ministry of Defence] has given the orders,” Army spokesman Lt. Col. Nalin Herath told The Hindu.// Illegal order!! All secretaries cease to hold office when cabinet is dissolved, according to Article 52(3) of the Constitution!

Sri Lankan troops given shooting orders to ‘control’ violence

“Defence Ministry has ordered the tri-forces to shoot at persons causing harm to life or involved in theft of property,” the Army said.

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@MASumanthiran

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Today’s @Dailymirror_SL story on @DullasOfficial and @sajithpremadasa agreeing to TNA demands is mischievous and misleading and is intended to damage the prospects of Hon Dullas Alahaperuma

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I have voted to protect #democracy . Have you? #PresPollSL2019 #lka

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2 years

This is not a proper representation of the comments I made about the new government. I have said that the appointment of the new PM is not a democratic step. But we will support all positive steps taken towards economic recovery

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Precisely! SLPP has no role even in the interim arrangement.

Nishan de Mel

@NCdeMel

2 years

Greatest threat to #SriLanka stability, at this time, is SLPP asserting its parliament majority to become a proxy for the rejected leaders of the country. After 2015&19 elections, parliament majority of the defeated presidential candidate, stood down. SLPP shld do the same now.

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#SJB has nominated Imthiaz Bakeer Markar since the government stated that they support the nomination of Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This would expose #SLFP and others who have staged a drama all these days saying that they have left the government!

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“We have been consulted and the SJB has invited us. We have asked them to go ahead with a new gov if they have the numbers. …if they need our support, we said will then talk about the conditions on which we might be able to support them,” TNA spokesman

Sri Lanka parties scramble to form all party govt.

Rajapaksas’ parliamentary majority, public anger with political class complicates exercise

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This is why I have insisted that all from SLPP including @GotabayaR must stand down immediately. Whatever interim arrangement CANNOT include SLPP. @sjbsrilanka and JVP were right in making this a condition. And @RW_UNP was wrong in agreeing to work with a corrupt regime.

Mark Malloch-Brown

@malloch_brown

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Sri Lanka has a history of diverting aid. @IMFnews must acknowledge the reason the country is in this mess by putting this issue on the agenda during their visit. Otherwise they risk bailing out corrupt politicians instead of people in need.

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@ShanakiyanR has been restrained from demonstrating against the government by a court order obtained by the Kaluwanchikudy Police! Again shows that law enforcement in the NE is different from the rest of the country. Over to those who wonder why NE is reacting differently now!!

Visitharan

@Visitharan2

2 years

தமிழ்த் தேசியக் கூட்டமைப்பின் நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் @ShanakiyanR அரசாங்கத்திற்கு எதிராக போராட்டத்தில் ஈடுபடுவதை தடுக்கும் வகையிலான நீதிமன்ற உத்தரவு பொலிஸாரினால் பெற்றுக்கொள்ளப்பட்டுள்ளது.

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BASL to the fore again! Thank you 🙏

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Joseph Stalin released on bail! Thank you to all the lawyers who mounted a relentless battle from the time of his arrest. @ErmizaTegal @saliyapieris

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Going back 3 decades. My first motorbike bought in 1986. When I eventually switch to a bicycle I will not be able to post pics of my first bicycle, which I used for a decade from 1974, since I don’t have any photos with it ☹️

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I was called a ‘kotiyek’ during the 18th Amendment debate in 2010 and I asked if they were calling Karuna Amman. Today they called Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam ‘kotiya’ and he told them that it was Pillaiyan, who was on their side, who was a ‘kotiya’!!

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@ZaikSpeaks

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. @MASumanthiran was called ‘Kotiya’ during 18 Amendment debate in 2010, but he’s known for his ready wit.. 😂

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Rasamanickam Shanakiyan: "The memorial held at #GGG [Gota go gama or village] to commemorate the lives lost & families affected in #Mullivaikkal 13 yrs ago today is a great leap in the reconciliation efforts as it acknowledges the pain Tamils in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka war anniversary: Tamil victims remembered in Colombo

Calls were made at the event asking President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to quit

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“People have not asked for a cabinet reshuffle, their message is clear, they are asking the Rajapaksas to go. It is nonsensical that the government is playing musical chairs,” said Tamil National Alliance spokesman M.A. Sumanthiran.

Mathiaparanan Abraham Sumanthiran

“People have not asked for a cabinet reshuffle, their message is clear, they are asking the Rajapaksas to go. It is nonsensical that the government is playing musical chairs,” said Tamil National...

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“…we welcome the offer of assistance from the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. But that assistance should be for all Sri Lankans at this time, not just Tamils. That will have a positive impact,” Sumanthiran told The Indian Express Saturday.

Express in Sri Lanka | Ethnic fault-lines blur as nation unites in one cry: Go Gota Go | World News...

In Colombo, Saturday saw tens of thousands converge at Galle Face, the capital's main ocean front.

indianexpress.com

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//Why reject Ranil? The answer is simple. He does not represent the Sovereign will of the people … the corrupt President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who has now fled the country fearing prosecution, appointed such a person as the Prime Minister in May this year.//

The need to appoint an independent president and its process | Daily FT

At 70, the then Prime Minister J.R. Jayewardene became the first President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka under the ..

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@MASumanthiran

2 years

Well, he did turn the country around 😜

Jay Iyer

@JayS2022

2 years

@RubenThurairaj @GotabayaR Current finance minister 😂

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3 years

Need I say more? Statement by the #Head_of_State representing #Sri_Lanka . At least he articulated his true position openly… #Black_July_83

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කරුණාකර සාමකාමීඩ සිටින්න. වෙනසක් ඇති කළ හැක්කේ අවිහිංසාවාදී අරගලයකට පමණි. මෙතෙක් කල් පවත්වාගෙන ආ සාත්වික ක්‍රමය දිගටම කරගෙන යන්න. ප්‍රචණ්ඩත්වයට තැනක් දෙන්න එපා

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The 21st Amendment Bill proposed by Hon. Ranjith Madhuma Bandara for the abolition of the Executive Presidency was gazetted yesterday:

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அத்தாவுல்லா மலையக மக்களிடமும் அனைத்து தமிழ் மக்களிடமும் மன்னிப்புக் கேட்க வேண்டும். எமது சொந்தங்களைக் கேவலமாக விளிப்பதை நாம் ஏற்றுக் கொள்ள மாட்டோம்.

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@NewsfirstSL This is mischievously and deliberately misleading! I spoke extensively on why the Tamils should abandon ‘the eelam dream’ and should assure the country at large that we are NOT for separation. @AzzamAmeen #tamil #lka @TNAmediaoffice

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“The Parliament today has taken a decision against the wishes of the people. Ranil Wickremesinghe has been brought in by the Rajapaksa regime. Therefore, our peaceful protests will go on against Ranil Wickremesinghe and the corrupt system,”

Sri Lanka's Galle Face protest to continue demanding new President's resignation - Newswire

Representatives of the Galle Face protest campaign have reiterated their calls for the resignation of President-elect Ranil Wickremesinghe. Wickremesinghe wasContinue Reading

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@MASumanthiran

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This is how @RW_UNP and @PodujanaParty gov gives lawyer access to those being arrested… He is in his lawyer garb!

JDS

@JDSLanka

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Chāmara Jayasinghe, a member of #Negombo Bar Association, brutally attacked by #SriLanka Air Force troopers during the early hours of Friday (22) as he was trying to meet protesters who are encircled by military, following a pre-dawn raid on Galle Face protest site. @saliyapieris

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@MASumanthiran

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Congratulations. That’s a great achievement. All the very best!

Thiru

@thiruthiruK

2 years

Sathasivam Kalayarasi, an O/L student from KN/St. Theresa Ladies College Kilinochchi got selected to play in under 19 Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team @KumarSanga2 #Cricket #SriLankaWomenNationalCricketTeam #LKA #SriLanka

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This is why I have been calling for the dissolution of Parliament from the beginning. All 225 must go home. Let the people elect a new Parliament. Please read my speeches and tweets the last 3 months that show we CAN AFFORD an election now

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@MASumanthiran

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I condemn #StateofEmergency proclaimed by @GotabayaR from midnight 6th May. He was forced to revoke it on 5th April due to lack of majority in #Parliament . #Constitution bars reimposing it for 1 month thereafter and he has done it at the 1st opp. This is to create tension & fear.

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If not for protests Ranil would never be President - Sumanthiran via @YouTube

If not for protests Ranil would never be President - Sumanthiran

If not for protests Ranil would never be President - Sumanthiran#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Parliament #President #Eng #LPYSubscribe us: http://bit.ly/N...

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“We have seen very positive signs in the protest at Galle Face – some of those placards they hold, even seeking forgiveness for not acting on behalf of the Tamils and Muslims and so on. There is a lot of goodwill and apparent recognition of wrongdoing.”

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There is no way in which the country can survive this multifaceted crisis with both Gotabaya and Ranil sharing the helm. For the sake of the nation’s good name, for the sake of her men, women and children, both have to depart before they make it even worse

Is The 21st Amendment Dead On Arrival? - Colombo Telegraph

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Why leave out @GotabayaR ? The person most responsible for this situation? Are you willing to call for his resignation also? If not, why not? That’s the call of the people: #GoHomeGota

Dullas Alahapperuma

@DullasOfficial

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PM, Cabinet must step down & let the parliament form a new coalition gov. with a clear national agenda to overcome current challenges together. I urge President @GotabayaR to appoint a smaller cabinet with a genuine consensus representing all parties in parliament for 1 year max

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This is outrageous! This is how disappearances begin. It doesn’t matter who the person is. No one is safe with this kind of operation. Will @RW_UNP fans stand up for what is right and condemn this???

JDS

@JDSLanka

2 years

NOW: Mangala Maddumage, a former leader of @IUSFSL & national organiser of Revolutionary Students Union was abducted near #Colombo Public Library by unidentified in a three wheeler, a short while ago. #SriLanka

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@Rauff_Hakeem That’s right. I have suggested that the consensus of the Party Leaders that both Prez and PM should resign and it can also include the caveat that the PM does not agree to this!

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if all parties get together and agree to nominate 2 MPs who do not have aspirations of holding these positions in the long run. ….as well as agree on the short term action plan to stabilize the country in a short period and go for fresh elections as soon as possible.

NewsWire 🇱🇰

@NewsWireLK

2 years

AKD puts two conditions to withdraw from Presidency race & join all party Govt

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My appeal again to my Tamil brethren: it is we who can empathize the most, more than others - our people fled to different parts of the world to escape persecution in SL. Don’t turn these refugees away from our doorstep and earn the name of an ungrateful people for our community!

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@samarajiva @fernandoharin @nanayakkara77 @sajithpremadasa Why are you puzzled? Everyone who joins the government without Gota stepping down is damaging #GoHomeGota which absolutely essential for any recovery, economic and otherwise

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“Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience… Our problem is that people are obedient while the jails are full of petty thieves… (and) the grand thieves are running the country. That’s our problem.” – Howard Zinn

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In fact the court order only related to 50m around Bandaranaike’s statue (which by the way included Shangrila Coffee Shop!). The Secretariat is more than 250m away from there.

Ermiza Tegal

@ErmizaTegal

2 years

The attempt to justify the violent attack on unarmed protestors on 22 July by reference to a court order which refers to restriction of assembly around a statue, and alleged demands to return custody of the presidential secretariat is disengenuous, if not comical.

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An #Interim_government : It’ll be a betrayal of the people and the #aragalaya if anyone originally from #pohottuwa or anyone who voted for or abstained from #20A (160MPP) were to become a part of it. If they have defected truly due to conscience, let them stay out of exe office.

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Blatant false reporting by Mawbima and Ceylon Today after I had clearly denied and after ⁦ @EthicsEye ⁩ confirmed that this was false as reported initially by @derana Aruna. #PresPollSL @lka

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//“The article is completely baseless. We have received no intelligence warning of such a security threat,” a Ministry spokesman said. The report, citing Indian intelligence sources, was picked up by Sri Lankan media and widely shared on social media.//

Sri Lanka denies Indian intel claims of ‘LTTE regrouping to launch attacks’

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence played down ex-LTTE cadre ‘regrouping to launch attacks’ reports and requested further explanation in the matter

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In a historical order, the Supreme Court issued an Interim Order suspending the operation of the Presidential Pardon granted by the President to former parliamentarian Duminda Silva.

SC orders CID to place Duminda Silva under prison custody

The Supreme Court today issued an Interim Order directing the CID to place Duminda Silva under the custody of prisons with immediate effect.

www.dailymirror.lk

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This is at the funeral of Pastor Kumaran’s 11 yr old son on 22 Apr in Batti at the graveyard. I am holding him while his wife who had passed out is on the ground near my feet. I had just splashed water from the bottle I have in my hand to revive her #verysad #easterattack #lka

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Beautiful sunrise on the eastern coast கிழக்கின் அழகான சூரிய உதயம்

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• Any Government formed now has no legitimacy to remain for long; General Elections must be called • Do not believe MPs were not bought over in this vote in Parliament as well • Thinking that this election reflects will of the people is a mere fallacy

Current Parliament is a distorted reflection of the people’s will: AKD | Daily FT

National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka slammed the election of Ranil Wickremesinghe as Sri Lanka’s new President, saying it was evidence enough to show that the current...

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'Ranil Rajapaksa': Wickremesinghe's Power Grab Will End Badly for Sri Lanka

The Acting President is behaving like an autocrat. Only the goals of the people's movement can rescue the country from ruin.

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Israel’s disproportionate attacks in #Gaza ought to stop immediately. The world community must intervene to end the carnage there. காசாவில் இஸ்ரேல் மேற்கொண்டிருக்கும் அளவுக்கு மீறிய தாக்குதல்கள் உடனடியாக நிறுத்தப்பட வேண்டும். உலக சமூகம் தலையிட்டு இந்த பேரவலத்தை தடுக்க வேண்டும்.

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It is strange to see those who stood at Galle Face and shouted #GotaGoHome now arguing that SLPP still has a mandate! Please at least be consistent before preaching to others about democracy. SLPP HAS LOST ITS MANDATE. That is why @GotabayaR and @PresRajapaksa are no longer there

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…he is not willing to let go of power. Nor is he willing to let the PM spearhead the economic recovery project or share powers with the PM. The frog has not been stung yet but there are many tell-tale signs that the scorpion’s tail is twitching to strike.

Gotabaya, Ranil and the Frog and Scorpion Fable

Let me rewind back to my boyhood when I first read the fable about the scorpion and frog which I believe is of Russian origin.

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Right now! At Kodikamam Market entrance. A soldier videoing (note the light on his phone) those who come and sign the Petition to #RepealPTA . #Intimidation

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This is the #disciplined_society that the 6.9 Million voted for #Lohan_Ratwatte

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2 years

It is important to acknowledge that this very generous gift came from Tamil Nadu @CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin . Although the fraternal bond between Tamil People in India and in SL was what prompted this, it was magnanimously given to ALL Sri Lankans. Thank you 🙏 to the people of India

India in Sri Lanka

@IndiainSL

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@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mkstalin @CMOTamilnadu @MASumanthiran @AngajanR @S_Thondaman @Keheliya_R

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//…appointing a new PM and continuing in the same way is not the change people wanted… “…As responsible individuals, they should resign and take measures to ensure people are able to access essential goods at a reasonable price,” he said.//

TNA calls for resignation of President, PM, fresh polls | Daily FT

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) yesterday called for the resignation of both President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Min ..

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4 years

“Ranjan R was granted bail, Police say they didn’t have curfew passes, but we (said) that there is no lawful curfew imposed in the country. (However) Because of the situation everyone should follow it but it’s not lawful” MA Sumanthiran told media. #curfew

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@sunandadesh @R_Sampanthan That’s wrong. Don’t spread false stories. We have NOT DECIDED on our course of action. We must know what will happen after the NCM is carried, before we take that decision

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#Opposition parties to make historic pledge to support #government in dealing with the #COVID19 crisis. ⁦ @GotabayaR ⁩ ⁦ @PresRajapaksa ⁩ ⁦ @RW_UNP ⁩ ⁦ @sajithpremadasa ⁩ ⁦ @Rauff_Hakeem ⁩ ⁦ @ManoGanesan ⁩ ⁦ @R_Sampanthan ⁩ #lka #Parliament #Election

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I think it is time to ‘enlighten’ the critics who think that #SJB , #JVP and #TNA are at fault for @RW_UNP ’s misbehavior: use of #PTA , appointment of 37 State Ministers, etc: (1) He is the only one who can sign Detention Orders, #20A gives him SOLE powers to appoint Ministers 1/3

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#SLFP & “dissentients” are further exposed today since they want the #NCM against the President delayed. They want the #NCM against the government taken up first so that they can then get back their positions under @GotabayaR again, having fooled the people by showing a “change”!

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3 years

Immediate legal action including arrest and prosecution must be taken against Lohan Ratwatte and others who were involved in the incidents at Welikada and Anuradhapura prisons. Mere resignation from one portfolio will not suffice.

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2 years

I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the family of the 22 year old soldier who ended his life this morning while on duty near my house

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The proposal was presented by TNA MP M. A. Sumanthiran and was affirmed by MP Lakshman Kiriella, while the ruling party also agreed to the proposal. …the party leaders agreed that MP Raheem should be asked to resign by way of a proposal signed by all MPs

Party leaders agree on removal of MP Ali Sabri Raheem

A proposal for the removal of Puttalam district MP Ali Sabri Raheem, who was recently arrested for the possession of undeclared gold and smart phones, was reportedly tabled at the party leader’s...

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The Police note identifies me as one who had contact with @Rauff_Hakeem ⁩ and advises me to report to the health officials. I had done that yesterday itself. A PCR test was done today and the result is negative. But I will remain in quarantine as advised by the health officials

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Brilliant speech by #JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake in #Parliament today:

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2 years

@ManoGanesan @RW_UNP All of us will support bringing back 19A in its original form

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That’s not enough. He must be arrested and a full-scale inquiry must be conducted and he and all responsible must be prosecuted. #Prisoners are wards of the #State and the their protection cannot be compromised in any way.

Easwaran Christian Rutnam

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State Minister Lohan Ratwatte resigns from his post after allegedly threatening inmates at the Anuradhapura prison #Srilanka #lka #LohanRatwatte

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//…by recycling the same politicians who created this problem – RW and MR have alternatively headed govs from 2001 to 2021 with a combined parl experience of 95 yrs – and then expecting the same people to solve them, has only driven this nation deeper into the abyss

The Morning

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From the people’s perspective, Ranil Wickremesinghe has long been perceived as the other side of the Rajapaksa coin and his performance to date since attaining the highest office has only contributed to strengthening that perception.

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The Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected two applications made by the Cinnamon Gardens Police for Orders to prevent protests from taking place today and tomorrow in Colombo, a little while ago.

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“I think both ⁦ @GotabayaR ⁩ and ⁦ @RW_UNP ⁩ are probably deliberately provoking this violence…to legitimise use of the military and the Police to crush the citizens’ uprising”

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⁦ @TNAmediaoffice ⁩ calls on everyone to support the massive strike action tomorrow by over 1000 Trade Unions in support of the calls #GotaGoHome and #GoHomeRajapaksas

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THREAD: After a careful consideration of our choices in today’s election of an interim president by Parliament, the Tamil National Alliance has decided to extend our support to MP @DullasOfficial 1/10

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I condemn the arrest of Selvarajah Kajenthiran, MP in #Jaffna today while exercising his right to #memorialisation on behalf the #TNA

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2 years

Not quite…they are still in power

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2 years

No matter what happens or does not happen today, August 9th, one thing is for sure. We are all glad to see the Rajapaksas out of power. They raped our country and forced so many to leave. The TRUTH will triumph one day….. one day #SriLanka #lka #rajapaksa

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PC and MP M.A. Sumanthiran, filed a Fundamental Rights Application before the Supreme Court challenging the certification of the 'Online Safety Act. The crux of the case revolves around the alleged discrepancies between the Act and the SC's determination

MP Sumanthiran challenges certification of Online Safety Act in Supreme Court

President’s Counsel and Member of Parliament M.A. Sumanthiran, filed Fundamental Rights Application before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the certification of the 'Online Safety Act No. 9 of...

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@LihiniSpeaks Ask every single survivor what happened. They are eye witnesses, not you. UN and other agencies were asked to get out well in advance: read The Cage by the former UN spokesman. Distilled news of Gov media is what you rely on for your information? Pathetic indeed!

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We should’ve forged ahead with “Nearest School is the Best School” Programme and developed all the neighborhood schools.

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We call upon #President @GotabayaR to immediately rescind this gazette notification. You cannot stifle protests and opposition to the regime by declaring a state of #emergency . I call upon fellow members of #Parliament not to approve this ill-advised move.

Sri Lanka imposes 36-hour curfew until 6 a.m. on April 4

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invokes tough laws that allow the military to arrest and detain suspects without warrants.

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he along with his father and brother was accused of involvement in the 2001 murder of10 Muslim youth during the general elections that year. The Ratwattes were acquitted in a controversial judgment in 2006 that sentenced five of their bodyguards to death.

Sri Lankan Minister quits after ‘threatening prisoners at gunpoint’

The incident sparked immediate reaction from international bodies, including the UN.

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2 years

Tamil struggle began decades ago before the LTTE came into being and is continuing after the LTTE was defeated. Just as pre-LTTE peaceful Tamil struggle was subject to state violence, the post-LTTE peaceful Tamil struggle is being subject to state violence

The Tamil Struggle, the Aragalaya and Sri Lankan Identity - Groundviews

May 18, 2009. The end of the war. Of the many horrific visuals of the end of the war the one that is etched in my memory is of people crossing the…

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//Maulana fled Sri Lanka last year and has presented his testimony to European intelligence agencies and the United Nations. They are treating his claims as credible and investigating.//

Rajapaksa officials ‘linked to Easter Sunday Sri Lanka bombs’: Report

Sri Lankan officials loyal to the Rajapaksa family were complicit in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 250 people, including eight British tourists, whistleblowers have alleged.

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The President is lying. Not only was the decision by ⁦ @TNAmediaoffice ⁩ to vote for ⁦ @DullasOfficial ⁩ made unanimously, at no stage of the meeting did even one person express the view that we must vote for ⁦ @RW_UNP ⁩

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