Sarath Fonseka is the man of the match, says SB

(October 26, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian)The honour of winning the war should go to former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka, said the National Organiser of the UNP, S. B. Dissanayake recently.

“The Man of the Match in this victory achieved on the battlefield is General Sarath Fonseka. If someone says that this is not so, then that is just being envious and evil-minded. Sarath Fonseka has now been thrown into the gutter. He is hurt and those in the forefront in battle have been dispersed all over the place,” said SB addressing a function in Akuressa.

“Today, we have a golden opportunity after independence. The war that had gone on for 43 years is over. The world economy is just beginning to show signs of recovery. We too should keep pace with the world. India is doing that today. China is also doing the same.

“Those in the north, despite the war coming to an end, has fallen from the frying pan into the fire. They have to be rehabilitated as soon as possible. Their children have to be given an education to be productive citizen. We must convince everyone – Sinhala, Tamil, Burgher, Malay, etc. - that they are all Sri Lankans.

“That is exactly what is not happening,” said Mr. Dissanayake.

The function was organised to welcome Buddhika Pathirana who was appointed Opposition Leader of the Southern Provincial Council recently.

“You have taught the government a lesson by decreasing the percentage of their votes from 72% to 67% in the south. It was because of this lesson that the UPFA government is now running scared. That is why the UPFA is now faced with the dilemma of whether to hold the presidential or general election first,” said Buddhika addressing the gathering.

-Sri Lanka Guardian