Sunday Politics with Rasika Jayakody
Intrigue, incrimination, indignity - political
scene hots up :
Bloemendhal the Thajudeen
The shooting incident at Kotahena on Friday,
which claimed the life of a supporter of Minister Ravi Karunanayake,
marred the peaceful nature of Parliamentary Elections 2015. The
incident, which took place at Kotahena, also left twelve people
injured with two in critical condition.
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Behind Closed Doors
Of Mujha and Hula,
Before the Parliamentary election was announced
there was widespread speculation that former Defence Secretary
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa would join the electoral fray as a candidate.
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violence and ‘murder’ verdict
Apart from howling and jeering, there is a
well-planned hate-campaign against President Sirisena’s supporters
by those who backed Rajapaksa’s candidacy. Mud-slinging posters have
already been circulated against them and social media campaigns have
been launched urging UPFA voters not to vote for those who support
President Sirisena.
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