Come and see: Gota

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Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited the expatriate critics of Sri Lanka to come and witness the development achieved after ‘eradicating terrorism.’

He made these views at the opening ceremony of the Thoppigala war memorial today participating as the chief guest.

“People were deprived of enjoying the scenic beauty of this area due to the 30-year-old war and people in these areas had to leave their native places and had lived under dire conditions.

After liberating the country from the terrorism, not only Sri Lankans but foreigners also have been able to come and enjoy the scenic beauty of this area,” he said.

He said that this was a great opportunity for the foreigners who hold wrong views to come and witness how Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims live together peacefully in these areas after the war.(K.G. Karunaratne)

Comments - 21

ravana Friday, 19 April 2013 10:52 AM

Yet you don't have the fear of bombing when going out right?

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sim Friday, 26 April 2013 04:00 AM

We don't need scenic beauty as 95% of the people live below the poverty line. Do something for the 95% to feel and start beautifying the city for foreigners

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Bob Seygal Saturday, 20 April 2013 07:42 AM

It took thirty years to eradicate terrorism, in other words 30 years of destruction and mayhem created by LTTE. The development achieved (in North) is unbelievable. As a foreigner, I witnessed it by visiting the North. What you have achieved in three years is unparalleled in the history of Mankind. Thank you for the unwavering commitment and devotion to develop the war-torn country.

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dallas Saturday, 20 April 2013 04:49 AM

thank you sir for doing all these but we need rule of the law, corruption free country, religious freedom and freedom of speach

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sumith M Saturday, 20 April 2013 03:19 AM

sir very correct statement ask them to come and see for themselves, read things like open letter to Indian PM by Dr sivapalan

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Dr.channe Abeykoon Saturday, 20 April 2013 02:41 AM

Yes sir well said

POOREST PEOPLE ARE UNABLE TO EAT SAMBOL AND PIECE OF DRY FISH...EVERY THING Taxed

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rajarajaraja Friday, 19 April 2013 03:33 PM

Expecting the same statement to clear war crime. Can he?

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Nims Friday, 19 April 2013 03:02 PM

Look like you live on a dole???

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Observer Friday, 19 April 2013 02:32 PM

We have the fear of killed by those flying buses and getting knocked down by the 3 wheelers!!

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S Kumarihami Friday, 19 April 2013 01:44 PM

Not the LTTE bombing but chinthana threat is there everywhere so its the same.

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Suq Madique Friday, 19 April 2013 12:10 PM

Better start in India first.

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Don Thursday, 18 April 2013 04:09 PM

True. But what has happened to law and order, equality, corruption, inefficiency..etc etc

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Gamvesi Friday, 19 April 2013 03:36 AM

I cannot come to Thoppigala to see since;
1. Thieves will break my house (more thieves these days due to high cost of leaving)
2. I cannot afford the bus fare (it will increase again very soon)
3. I cannot eat from outside (all bakery prices and gas prices are tend to increase immediately).

Hence, so called development is not relevant to majority of people like us in this country.

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Dee Friday, 19 April 2013 03:14 AM

Oh Yes.

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Andrew Pitugaland Friday, 19 April 2013 02:38 AM

Congratulations on eliminating the LTTE. There are other equally important forms of terrorism that affect our lives, namely not conforming to the rule of law, corruption, human rights violation, suppression of free speech that need to be eliminated.

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Nodrog Friday, 19 April 2013 12:27 AM

The TNA and other groups abroad who supported the LTTE also should be held accountable.

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Waliya Thursday, 18 April 2013 11:26 PM

The peace was gained by enormous sacrifices from thousands of people from our country mainly by the military, and not by two individuals. Except very few people, the rest doesn't seem to be enjoying the dividend from the peace gained through such enormous sacrifices.

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Jagath Gunawardane Thursday, 18 April 2013 10:16 PM

Development = construction of Highway, Harbour in Hambantota, Airport in Hambantota, Wiping out any evidence of mass murder. Expatriate critics are welcome to see the above before too late. Chinese claim that they have control over all the above for 99 years and we need to pay rent for usage of these facilities. Please do not trust what the Chinese say.

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Pluto Thursday, 18 April 2013 04:20 PM

Wrong again, we want accountability.

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IVJ Thursday, 18 April 2013 04:18 PM

Hats off to you for all what has been achieved. However, there are other key areas we need to rectify urgently such as;
1) freedom of speach
2) upholding of rule of law
3) human rights violation specially by the most privileged
4) corruption

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Prabh India Thursday, 18 April 2013 04:13 PM

Definitely soon need to eradicate some more elements.

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