(Lanka-e-News- 11.Nov.2014, 2.30PM) The evils of the executive Presidency have been aggravated further by the present ruler’s reign . Therefore the political parties and groups that have united so far are having the strength to remedy this deplorably grave situation ,the former President and the likely common Presidential candidate, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaranatunge stated.
She made these queries via a special notification addressed to the representatives attending the maiden meeting convened by the political parties and groups yeaterday chaired by Ven. Sobitha Thera to decide on a common candidate .
The notification states thus :
Karu Jayasuriya whose name is being mentioned as a prospective common candidate also attended this meeting. However , without occupying a main seat , he sat with the other UNP leaders.
Ven. Sobitha Thera , opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe , Democratic party leader Sarath Fonseka , Democratic national front leader Mano Ganeshan , Sri Lanka (SL) Communist party politburo member Raja Uswetakeiyawa, Lanka Sama Samaja party central committee member lawyer Lal Wijenayake , National United Alliance leader Azad Salley , Arjuna Ranatunge M.P. , Mawbima Janatha party leader Hemakumara Nanayakkara , Nawa Sihala Peramuna leader Sarath Mahamendra , Ruhunu Janatha Peramuna leader Aruna De Soysa , Eksath Janatha Peramuna leader Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi, Sunil Jayasekera of the Free Media Movement , lawyer Upul Kumaraperuma of the lawyers organization for Democracy and member of former MP's circle Anura Bastian participated in the discussions.
Senior leaders of the Sama Samaja and Communist parties participating in this media conference is an index that they are for an opposition common candidate though their leaders are with the government .This was most strikingly conspicuous. The full text of the notification from former President Chandrika sent to the representatives of maiden meeting reads thus :
''I am in deep appreciation of the foundation that is being laid today by the political parties, groups and citizens organizations, and to make an announcement in unison of the common program aimed at introducing profound changes to the political culture and governance of our country.
The breakdown of the legal foundation ; violation of the fundamental rights of the citizens ; the erosion of media freedom ; the destruction of the independence of the courts , police service and public service which are the cornerstones of Democracy have inflicted heavy damage on human freedom and democratic governance .
The limitless power of the executive Presidency had been the cause of this destruction. This had been further exacerbated by the methods adopted by the incumbent executive chief . At today’s high powered meeting it had been expressed in one voice that this event marks the initial program aimed at abolition of the executive Presidency , reviving the 17th amendment , resurrection of democratic governance and revival of the fundamental rights of the citizens.
It is my conviction this united effort will have the strength and courage to rebuild this country based on its best traditions that will respect humaneness , democracy and human rights. I extend my fullest support to this along with my blessings and best wishes .''
-Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaranatunge.-
The views expressed by speakers at this conference can be viewed via the voice cut appended herein.
The special message of Chandrika Bandranaike Kumaranatunge
Speech of Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera
Speech of Ranil Wickremesinghe
Speech of Communist party politburo member Raja Uswetakaiyawa
Speech of Hemakumara Nanayakkara
Speeches of Arjuna Ranatunge and Mano Ganeshan ,
and many photographs depicting the media discussion.
Meanwhile, at the rally ‘Pivithuru hetak’ at Hyde park on the 12 th headed by Ven. Athurelya Raththane Thera , the JVP and the UNP too are to participate , a spokesman revealed.
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