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CBK given 71 security personnel, 12 vehicles Govt. Fears for her life unfounded
Friday, 18 September 2009 - 10:11 AM SL Time
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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga,had been provided with a security contingent far in excess of what a Minister was given and there was no reason for her to fear for her life, Media Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa said yesterday.
He told the Cabinet press briefing in Colombo that remarks by Kumaratunga to the Indian media this week, that she feared for her life despite her party the SLFP, being in power, were unfounded.
The Minister said: `Mrs. Kumaratunga has been given 71 security personnel which includes one Superintendent of Police, three Sub Inspectors, 27 Police Constables, 18 Sergeants, eight Police drivers, one Woman Police Constable, one army captain and 12 soldiers. She has also been provided with 12 vehicles. In contrast, a Minister gets only one Chief Inspector and five Police Constables.`
The vehicles are hardly used, because Mrs. Kumaratunga is eternally abroad and her security personnel were idling in Colombo, Yapa said.
He alleged that Kumaratunga, who had not helped Mahinda Rajapaksa with his presidential election campaign, was engaged in a conspiracy to tarnish the government s image.
The Press Trust of India quoted Kumaratunga as having said during a personal visit to Kerala, that there was an atmosphere of fear and lack of freedom in Sri Lanka, even after the defeat of the LTTE.
`Even I care for my life. It is a government of my party (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) that is in power. Overall there is a lack of freedom and an atmosphere of fear prevailing in the country. Basic rights of the people and media freedom are restricted in Sri Lanka`, the PTI report said quoting her.
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Gamegodaya
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 18 Sep 2009 04:29:54 GMT Report for Abuse
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who had not helped .....his presidential election campaign
To our knowledge the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka gave a ruling on this issue which includes the privileges and perks of the Former president.
Therefore as a former Head of Our country,matters related to these party politics should not be the criteria. Further the cabinet of Ministers of Govt. of Sri Lanka is not the SLFP central committee.
Funny part is
eight Police drivers, ...... also been provided with 12 vehicles. |
raigamakolla
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 18 Sep 2009 04:40:48 GMT Report for Abuse
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No matter how much security is given to CBK.
Despite the entire police, army, navy and airforce, WHITE VANS and Mervin silva operate!
so she must be in fear for her life. Even CBK deserves to live until natural death comes to her. |
elephanthouse
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 18 Sep 2009 14:09:52 GMT Report for Abuse
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71 security personnel looking after someone who is seldom in SL and obviously has no respect of anyone. No wonder why some people are looking forward to see her death notice.
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rswkv
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 19 Sep 2009 02:42:45 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Why can't she go back to London and stay in her Mansion leaving Sri Lanka alone.. |
p007
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19 Sep 2009 12:20:12 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Strip her fully of all her security as she is no more welcome in this country. |
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