| by N.S.Venkataraman
( May 10, 2012, Chennai, Sri Lanka Guardian) In the case of Fonseka, many people think that Sri Lankan President should not have put him behind bars. Now, it appears that Sri Lankan President is holding a tiger’s tail – he can neither hold it nor leave it.
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| Daughters of former Army commander Sarath Fonseka – Apsara and Aparna, visited him at the Nawaloka Hospital in Colombo today (19). |
History has repeatedly shown that vindictive and vengeful politics has always proved to be counter productive. It may look like giving short term benefits but in the long run those who practice such methods in politics have come to grief. When politicians indulge in such vindictive politics, the progress of the country suffers, the atmosphere in the society gets vitiated and ultimately innocent people feel desperate and helpless , with loss of image and respect for the whole country. Sri Lanka can well do without such kind of politics.
The small and beautiful island of Sri Lanka, blessed with many natural resources as well as pleasing and picturesque conditions in natural simplicity have all the potentials to emerge as a model state for the whole world, if the leadership of Sri Lanka can exhibit the wisdom and maturity. The question is, if it would do so.
Let the release of Fonseka be a turning point in Sri Lanka’s politics. While he can contribute enormously to the process of reconciliation , the fact is that it requires two hands to clap. President of Sri Lanka should make such reconciliation possible by treating Fonseka in a respectable way that the opposition political leader deserve and rebuild democracy in Sri Lanka. In today’s condition , this may look like a utopian expectation but this is what is needed .
It is sad that in recent times many political murders have taken place in Sri Lanka and many journalists have expressed fears about free reporting. Only a healthy and progressive leadership can avoid such situation.
One would think that ultimately the ball is in the court of Sri Lankan citizens who are popularly known as common men. A movement for peace and harmony in the society can be launched and built by well meaning citizens inspite of inadequate political leadership. Sane voices should be heard in public domain and media has a big role to play in this task.
In trying conditions, the media in Sri Lanka has conducted itself responsibly by and large. Now, if Sri Lankan media would continue to advocate a peaceful revolution and build and reflect proactive and positive public opinion, it can possibly reduce the option of Sri Lankan President to only one option ,namely to deal with the political opponent with dignity and fairness.
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