SF wants three Commanders removed

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Former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka said the commanders of the three armed forces must be expelled for having allegedly planning a post-election coup.

He said disciplinary action should be taken against the three commanders for attempting to launch a coup led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

“Though they were unable to carry out their plans at the last moment, action should still be taken against them,” General Fonseka told a news conference held at Democratic Party Head office in Colombo.

He said he had not attended the Independence Day ceremony because the Chief of Defence Staff and the Army Commander who gave false evidence against him were there. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Waco Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:41 PM

General Sarath Fonseka will bring the Law and Order back into this country.

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pissa Wednesday, 11 February 2015 04:36 PM

He is actually a general, I mean general.

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Waco Wednesday, 11 February 2015 02:56 PM

There are few people who write comments, waiting for opportunities to inject fear into general public about General Fonseka. As far as I am aware General Fonseka had not treated any one inhumanly. But as every one of us know General Fonseka was treated in an most human and cruel manner.

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Esala Wednesday, 11 February 2015 10:05 AM

He wants to put son in law for head of the Army.

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Hemal Kulatunga Wednesday, 11 February 2015 09:59 AM

well said Kalum. Very true. Bringing General Fonseka in to politics was wrong.

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Dhammika Wednesday, 11 February 2015 05:53 AM

wow coming colours no good

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Lanka Wednesday, 11 February 2015 04:15 AM

Can you people please PROVE this so called coup! Enough talking, we need action!

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Kalum Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:06 PM

General Fonseka is a real Military Commander who was a leading person and an instrumental contributor winning the war against LTTE and there is no question about it. Same time he is also responsible for dragging the victorious Sri Lankan Army in to politics with his decision to contest in the presidential election. The Sri Lankan Army overnight became a political tool of everyone who held power and authority and the Army and it was divided in to various groups. Because of his decision to join in to politics number of well deserving senior officers had to leave the Army who contributed much towards the fight against LTTE. If the present government allows the same to repeat we will lose many more experienced officers. Everyone contributed for the war and it was not an individual effort. If General Fonseka is allowed to continue to interfere in to the affairs of the armed forces the country may have to accept a highly politicized Military Force because now General Fonseka is a politician. If anyone acted against the code of conduct or against the state then actions must be taken but not because someone has personal grudge with others or to satisfy personal needs! Let the good governance take control of the affairs of the state and the Armed Forces! Not an individual who hate others.

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Rahman Tuesday, 10 February 2015 07:35 PM

We hope after the 100 days , the General Election will be called in, THAT IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR US TO ELECT THE RIGHT EDUCATED, PROFESSIONALS TO THE PARLIMENT, ALL SRI LANKAN PLEASE THIS TIME NO MAKE MISTAKES , SELECT THE RIGHT CANDIDATE TO THE PARLIMENT, DONT ADDICTED TO A MEAL PKT, MONEY , OR FOR ANY BRIBES TO CAST YOUR VOTES, PURELY THINK OF THE MOTHER SRI LANKA AND SENT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARLIMENT THOSE WHO CAN SERVE YOU BACK FOR A MAITRI PALANAYA WITH NO COMMIS, NO BRIBES , NO VIOLANCE , FREE OF LIFE.

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Acid Tuesday, 10 February 2015 07:23 PM

He is the true hero in defeating the LTTE. Thats who he is.

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Euclid Tuesday, 10 February 2015 06:44 PM

General Fonseka

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lanka putha Tuesday, 10 February 2015 06:14 PM

sir what you did was correct. If they have done anything against the law take the lot to courts. Iam sure you are a man with a back bone. any way please send them where you were for at ;least for six months to prove no one is above the law.

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Labby Tuesday, 10 February 2015 06:07 PM

Everybody wants a lot of people arrested these days but nothing is happening. I think the government needs to explain something here.

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Gamini Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:49 PM

Dear General, Let the law handle those who are wrong. You cant make a judgement and tell that they should be removed. let the justice system decide that! Please be a statesmen and stay out of dirty politics. You should have been there at the Independence celebrations in spite of the tri force commanders being there. You must show you have nothing personal and that you have forgiven the past. If not you are still behind bars in your cell of hatered. Please forget the past and move on. You are a hero! Now stay a hero.

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malk Tuesday, 10 February 2015 03:32 PM

Good gesture, all are political appointees.

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Waco Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:39 PM

If he is the president, he would have removed them. General Fonseka knows the level of decipline expected from the comanders of the Three Forces. One time as commanding all the Three Forces.

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words Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:17 PM

This man is creepy. Why does he have a picture of himself in the background????

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cheers Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:12 PM

If this man is not kept in his place he can be a destruction to our country watch out MS and Ranil coming colours no good

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Waco Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:01 PM

He is already a Genersl. Decipline has to be maintained at any cost. Discipline comes first in any institute. Genarsl Sarsth Fonseka is a self declined person . There is no reason to get frightened of the General Fonseka.

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senakak Tuesday, 10 February 2015 04:24 PM

Just imagine if this guy would have been given the GENERAL post? No doubts he would have killed all of them including MR. what a nasty character he must be???

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nalaka Tuesday, 10 February 2015 04:21 PM

Commanders behaved like commanders. I salute them, I there is quarrel how the one who went to quench situation is accused..

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Dane Tuesday, 10 February 2015 04:19 PM

Who is he to suggest the removal of commanders? Is he the president? Or does he think he is? Starting to go overboard I see.

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Nish Tuesday, 10 February 2015 04:15 PM

You were just a tool in a regime change program. Will be a lot easier for you if you come to terms with it.

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Jamis Banda Tuesday, 10 February 2015 03:52 PM

The coalition Govt. should act sensibly without jumping to conclusions. Otherwise, there would be no difference to the authoritarian rule of the previous regime.

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Chandimani Tuesday, 10 February 2015 03:43 PM

Looks like something exceeding ........

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patriot Tuesday, 10 February 2015 03:41 PM

Mr. Fonseka, for the so call Coup, have to prove. We know you were upset, Ministry of defence or defence secretary not given to you. Btw, how do you know current Ministry of defence has no idea about defence.

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Mervyn Tuesday, 10 February 2015 03:39 PM

I agree with the General. You will have to add Major General Prasad Samarasinghe, Chief of Staff who worked tirelessly for Mahinda Rajapakse campaign. There are also corruption charges against him.

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