Female teacher forced to kneel before politico

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North Western Provincial Council member Ananda Sarath Kumara had allegedly verbally assaulted and forced a female teacher to kneel before him yesterday, for advising his daughter on a disciplinary matter.

According to the Police, the teacher who is in charge of discipline in the school had advised the Provincial Councilor’s daughter last afternoon and it had allegedly prompted the councilor to visit the school and harass the teacher.

The councilor has been arrested by the Anamaduwa Police and has been remanded until 18 June. Further investigations are being carried out by the Nawagattegama Police. (LP)

Pix by Hiran Jayasingha

Comments - 132

DHA Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:05 AM

Shame....how they misuse power.....I still remember when I was like 6 I happen to steal a pencil from my school friend and my father got to know about that around 11 p.m. he took me to that friend's place and made me return the pencil i was barely awake.....that incident changed my life today even if i find someone's money on ground i give it away on charity.....nowadays parents ???....shame.....

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S.perera Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:15 AM

pls put him in jail.

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roshan Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

Hang him. via DM Android App

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zara Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

miracle of Asia via DM Android App

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Not a Joke Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:24 AM

Parana hora

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mahaweli Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:27 AM

This uncivilized barbarian, who does not know the importance of a teacher should be severely dealt with..

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ma Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:30 AM

I appreciate your comment Since you did not feel shy to utter the truth.

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Janaka.MA Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:34 AM

Parents should understand, like in the past, children should be disciplined by the Teachers. Sri Lankan children’s behavior is extreme and it is healthy for the society and Parents to give them the opportunity to discipline themselves in the school, they miss that at home due to today’s busy lifestyle.
We used to get beaten badly for what we did during our school days, today we salute those that took extra efforts with love to put us in the right track.
It is very sad what has happened in this situation.

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Grace Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:40 AM

The politico was angry because if his daughter is amenable to discipline, she can not become a politician in future.

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Prof Wickramatillake Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:38 AM

Shame shame - Subha Anagathayak

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janman Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:43 AM

What a shame.Have we elected such thugs as politicians.He should be punished.

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Minister Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:47 AM

We would have been utterly surprised only if he made his daughter to kneel before her teacher instead. What else we can expect in this country from a politico?

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Ravi Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:47 AM

Politicians in this country have lost their heads . They think the are above the law..Parliamentarians set a bad example by their behaviour,and then we see these swollen headed copycats.Throw the book at them and put them in their place.

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J.Lo Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:52 AM

Your father must have been one of the exceptional few who lived in this country. Most people now are not fit enough to be called human, let alone, have kids and become parents!

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Darrak Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:57 AM

This is beyond ridiculous! This shows the bloody state of affairs in this country. I'm just plain ashamed to hear such pathetic news. This is what happens when uneducated goons and their ill-gotten children are allowed to run havoc with their unholy powers. Ashamed beyond words.

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asil bhaila Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:58 AM

Why did she kneel before him ?

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mmaameer Saturday, 15 June 2013 09:01 AM

where the country is heading to ?? one politician said during an incident boys will be boys. like wise girls will be girls. Sorry situation of affiars.

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Ashiq Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

nice to read DHA's comment Becaus they have President and Defence Sec they can do anything. they will come to rescue foe wrongdoing as per Embilipitiya PS Chaieman via DM Android App

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Raymond Punchisingho Saturday, 15 June 2013 09:17 AM

The real truth is that the majority of Sri Lankans have voted and will vote in the future, for thuggery, based on their servile and sycophant attitude, a continuation of over 2000 years of feudalism. Todays thugs are the claiments to tomorrow's feudal crown. The baton of leadership will pass to the more dominent thug. At each change of the baton, the people will rejoice and celebrate their own moral degradation.

Some monkey praise their own tail. These monkeys praise their own syphyllised yarbles.

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Namal Baby Saturday, 15 June 2013 09:29 AM

i'll rescue you..!

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dogy Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

this id we call "Asiyawe Aarshcharya" via DM Android App

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anand Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

why not a achara dharma for them via DM Android App

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Jagath Leanage Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:02 AM

This is called "wonder of asia " Its high to have separate place and separate school for these politicos and there children

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lemon Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:16 AM

' asiyawey ass-chariyawa '
[ no point of putting jail they be excused with in week- may be poson poya ]

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buffflo bill Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:18 AM

Shame Shame Shame What is our country coming to?What a examle he is setting for his kids and the country.All these thugs should be kicked out.

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M.O.A. Careem Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:17 AM

P/C is school to become a M.P. -from father to son or wife......

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Dr Mervin Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:33 AM

who has taken my position??

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slpatriot Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

to all voted for this thug. shame on you. this is always the case in our country. via DM Android App

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IVJ Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:41 AM

Ravi, I value your comments, but you've got it completely wrong. Our politicians never had a head and therefore never had a brain to lose!

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Kiwi Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:42 AM

These are people who have no education to speak of and have no discipline themselves and end up in politics and this is the result.

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Doc santa Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:53 AM

This teacher and her kith and kin are responsible for this, because they were the people who helped this present regime to come into power with the JVP !

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Miaman Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:57 AM

This shows what sort of LOW CLASS people are in our politics.
It is the higher ups who should be responsible for appointing these kind of people without a proper family bach ground.

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Ajantha Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:57 AM

I wounder why the female teacher knelt down with out giving this goon a good slap. We have to react against this political goons, do or die, otherwise this country will straightly go to hell.

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Guruwarayek Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:03 AM

I am a teacher by profession. I have been in the teaching profession for the past 14 years. I once happened to advice a student who is the son of a friend of MR's son. This happened in 2010, For the past 2 years Is I suffered with death threats. I complained to the police and every time it became worse. That is because the law is in a child whose father is a friend of the president's son. He has all the powers and the police of Sri Lanka cannot do anything. Think about that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mouth agape Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:06 AM

Shameful of the father, disgraceful, irresponsible and subversive. And where is the school principal when all of this drama is occurring?

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KD Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:17 AM

Teachers are not always right either and have known to abuse their powers. However compared to today's lot of politicians, I would gladly accept a teachers word against a politico. This instate clearly demonstrates how the politico abused his powers. He should be sacked and never be able to hold public office.

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Amila Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:00 AM

word "Shame" is too good to use for this!!!!! via DM Android App

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NEUTRAL MAN Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:17 AM

one call ...he would be released....

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pxx Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:23 AM

Rata kawa anageteth iwari wage

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Shaik Anwar Ahamath Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:28 AM

This politico should be made to pay reparations to this teacher for her hurt feelings.

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Critic Roshan Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:17 PM

What type of a country is this? The minister of Education has to take a firm disciplinary action against the politico, and has to warn not to take future action against the teacher.

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R.Rohan Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:39 PM

I think discipline should start at home, now a days it looks like the parents should be disciplined first.

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fawzi Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:41 PM

Big salute to your father

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sss Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:44 PM

If it were a more senior politico it is the teacher who would be arrested

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Puttalam Buruwa Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:07 PM

I my self nee down. No one force to me

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jacoob Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:07 PM

it is pure fun .. just like other politicos in sl do

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sri lankan Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:10 PM

What can one expect from a provincial council member when thuggery is nurtured and promoted from the very top.

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Laminate Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:14 PM

Didn't you read the article?

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Nodrog Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:20 PM

What an example this simple minded moron is giving his kid. So is it any surprise the younger generation have no respect for morals and ethics?

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Phantom Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:52 PM

Mervyn, you've got competition!!!

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piyal Saturday, 15 June 2013 01:52 PM

Now I know who stole my pencil. Please return it, i am still waiting :)

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ken Saturday, 15 June 2013 03:10 PM

Well done police.

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acord Saturday, 15 June 2013 03:27 PM

@ S.PERERA...not in jail...just shoot his knee and finish him off.....

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HRfan Saturday, 15 June 2013 03:56 PM

Recently read the Chinthanaya in Chinese, the decision on such matters was not there

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John Saturday, 15 June 2013 04:18 PM

The same politician who harassed the principal of the leading boys school in Kandy when he stuck to the rules of admission.

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rajan uk Saturday, 15 June 2013 04:58 PM

uncivilized gorrila's ruling sl. will these children respect others when they grow up..??

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rajan uk Saturday, 15 June 2013 05:00 PM

never expect from a sinhala politician

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rajan uk Saturday, 15 June 2013 05:04 PM

rajapakse also will do the same........!!!!!!

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Disgusted citizen Saturday, 15 June 2013 05:51 PM

This worthless goon should be made to kneel in front of the people and made to answer for abusing his powers. Remove this thug from the council, throw him in jail and throw away the key. The Teacher should be commended for doing her job diligently. Hopefully the daughter will not turn out like her rancid father!

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kithudugamakitud Saturday, 15 June 2013 06:51 PM

Some of these god damn village teachers try to impose Thalibn discipline in Sri Lanka,But the punishment is too harsh.and the father has no biz to harass the teacher He sounds like a third rate thug.

The teachers must treat the children also with some respect .I studied in a public (private) school and many times I got caned like 6 cuts etc.on my back. I still have the utmost respect for those teachers. Corporal punishment was practiced those days like in British schools. All my class mates grew up to be good citizens.

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kithudugamakitud Saturday, 15 June 2013 06:53 PM

They can be as stupid as a door knob, but the are politicos,They can do no wrong.

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sammy Saturday, 15 June 2013 07:04 PM

I think this provincial council system should be done away with and the efficient civil service should be brought back. This yako's from the provincial councils are uneducated, corrupt thugs and nothing more.

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dass Saturday, 15 June 2013 08:19 PM

I bet now you are living abroad. it is very hard to find someone like you still living in Sri Lanka

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Observer Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:07 PM

Lord help this country!

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pradeep Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:35 PM

Nothing wrong here , you vote and elected MR to get these things . You supper for it ..

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Saman Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:20 PM

Shame..... following his big brother.

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Atu Sunday, 16 June 2013 03:54 AM

Are these politicos who represent as superior persons educated enough to read these comments and learn their mistakes?

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limatc Sunday, 16 June 2013 03:55 AM

NO CHANCE , GET THAT BUGGER TO JAIL LIFE TERM , IF YOU LET GO EVERY BUGGER WILL DO THE SAME , USELESS IDIOTS , WITHOUT EDUCATION , WHO ELECTED THEM TO RUN ADMINISTRATION , THEY ARE GOOD TO SWEEP ROADS , CLEAN TOILETS.

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rasim Sunday, 16 June 2013 03:59 AM

uneducated politician does not know the importance of education... they act like a villain as shown in films by doing murder,corruption etc.. first educate these kind of politicians.

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VoiceOfLanka Sunday, 16 June 2013 04:04 AM

Very well put. I add: as long as people are blind to the naked truth that prevails around and walk like zombies in queues to vote for the scum who reigns through fear, this and worse will follow. This country is in the pits in economy, morality and other 101 things.

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VoiceOfLanka Sunday, 16 June 2013 04:08 AM

This politico wouldn't have had a teacher, a mother or a sister. Teacher is the third parent, who nurtures and guides a child to its future.

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AQ Sunday, 16 June 2013 12:00 AM

pls do the same thing to him .. via DM Android App

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thas Sunday, 16 June 2013 04:46 AM

where r u all BBS, and others who are worried about animal like cow, y they can not do something regarding this

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weha Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:02 AM

Yeah he may be parana. but im sure you are just hora.

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Yuri Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:03 AM

They might have played National Anthem while she goes Kneel !

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weha Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:06 AM

One thing i have seen is parents tend to protect their children never mind how wrong they are. something to do with the pride is guess.
my parents told me never do anything wrong and if you do something wrong never come and ask us to defend you when the other party comes, and we will be the first to hammer you so that you will never do such a thing again.
I still appreciate that because I know that made me a better person. hope parents learn to bring up their kids in the proper way.

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CROW Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:21 AM

HE IS A NON VIOLENT POLITICIAN. I AM VERY PROUD OF HIM.

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Dilushinie Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:24 AM

Hang him

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Dilushinie Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:26 AM

Hang him!!

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Rahmathullah M. H. Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:43 AM

These thugs never know the meaning of discipline. The people who voted for this thug are to be blamed.

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De ranathunga Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:48 AM

We will trat them when come next election

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Mahinda Wijekoon Sunday, 16 June 2013 06:00 AM

Now he is suitable to appoint as a Minister .He fulfilled the present govt qualifications

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Padmi Karunamuni Sunday, 16 June 2013 05:59 AM

Only this thug? the entire cabinet is full of them including the First Citizen himself.
Shame on whoever WHOEVER voted for this REGIME.

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BuffaloaCitizen Sunday, 16 June 2013 06:28 AM

And Pirith also.

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BuffaloaCitizen Sunday, 16 June 2013 06:34 AM

This is what happens when we bring uncivilised monkeys to become our leaders, just because they are seen always at temples and wearing white.

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BuffaloaCitizen Sunday, 16 June 2013 06:36 AM

No, they are still monkeys including their top leaders. Heard the comment recently that Buddhists never commit crime.

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BuffaloaCitizen Sunday, 16 June 2013 06:36 AM

Actually like MR, this fellow also has mother, father, sisters, brothers and children....but the problem is that they are all uncivilised...thus with power they get arrogant and abusive, all on account of public money.

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Pathirana Sunday, 16 June 2013 06:51 AM

President should do something about this. You could see him always in schools and temples during these days!!!!

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C.SENEVERATNE Sunday, 16 June 2013 07:02 AM

Ballata giya rata

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Mervyn Sunday, 16 June 2013 07:06 AM

Instead of kneeling down, she should have given this thug a thundering slap.

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kandy kissy Sunday, 16 June 2013 07:06 AM

This fellow must be an Angoda case

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Lanka gem Sunday, 16 June 2013 07:26 AM

A buddist mans way of life...

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Student Sunday, 16 June 2013 07:28 AM

Hang him in the street

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MaRa avatar Sunday, 16 June 2013 08:18 AM

So called guardian of this country didn't take any action when Ditugemunu tied a SamurDhi Niladhari in Kelaniya.So all other morons follow him.

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Tourist Sunday, 16 June 2013 08:36 AM

I visited Lanka stayed for 3weeks...n read news over breakfast every single day, I mean laken news...!!
One thing I learned their is no law n order in this country...
Second hate speech even from the monks where I visited most of the old buddist temples...
Why all this hate and anger on this countrymen....
Regular visiter , lot have change after the war..same hand I think their is no good sighns For this country paradise
Swisszland

Swisszaland

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bada pissa Sunday, 16 June 2013 08:49 AM

Then be DRAWN & QUARTERED------ and deisperse the "BITS"
TO THE FOUR CORNERS OF THAT SCHOOL.

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weha Sunday, 16 June 2013 08:57 AM

Wow look at the guys around him. some are even wearing gold chains and bracelets. one wise mans said you can judge a person by the company he keeps.

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Gamini Sunday, 16 June 2013 09:14 AM

Very soon he will enter hospital.complaining of some ailment which he did not have before.

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rathuge Sunday, 16 June 2013 12:44 PM

whach out ! Teacher go missing , Body may find somwher.

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GonAliya Sunday, 16 June 2013 12:51 PM

Hang him from XXLLs

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Phantom Sunday, 16 June 2013 01:05 PM

Castrate him first!!!

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Phantom Sunday, 16 June 2013 01:06 PM

And to top it all he'll get a bonus from his boss!

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Surasena Sunday, 16 June 2013 01:07 PM

Yes hang him and the people around him too.

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kumara Sunday, 16 June 2013 01:47 PM

One must check whether he has been to a school and had any education?

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anubu Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:01 PM

will they make SL like Singapore?

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krishna Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:11 PM

Get the bloody councilor and let him to eat his own dung.

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Jay Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:17 PM

The Thug MERVIN set the example for these things to happen.
He made the "law of jungle" legal in this country.

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SAB Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:30 PM

She will withdraw the complaint soon.

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nil Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:40 PM

You shut up! Donkey joker . DHA we salute you !

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MasonMason Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:46 PM

Cannot these politicians do anything better than throwing their weight about and harassing others. Does not the president care about all these deplorable activities.

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Amit Yogarajah Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:46 PM

LOL. Don't lie. You sound like the typical economic refugee who spat on SL to get his visa in some Western country and then holiday in SL.

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romesh Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:49 PM

where is d bbs to fight the immoral society thugs? or i forgot the bbs r thugs themselves

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piyal Sunday, 16 June 2013 02:47 PM

vote for him more - Anamaduwa got very brainy folks -

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MODA RAJA Sunday, 16 June 2013 03:06 PM

These are all scumm bugs ,part of the kings clan

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Namal Perera Sunday, 16 June 2013 03:13 PM

It is about time to seriously consider if uneducated buffaloes should be allowed to hold public office.

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ban Sunday, 16 June 2013 04:07 PM

dirty politics in SL

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David Monday, 17 June 2013 12:10 AM

When the head is rotten the rest will be too.

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Wimal Modawansa Monday, 17 June 2013 01:37 AM

Hang him

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Sonali De Silva Monday, 17 June 2013 01:48 AM

What surprises me is how a scum bag like him got even a single vote. This only goes to show that the majority who voted for him condones his behavior. So why cry foul now.

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bandara Monday, 17 June 2013 01:50 AM

Felt you lied here. Anyway, if you knew the son is powerful, why didn't you let a natural cause take action in son's future by closing 1 eye yourself? (unless is a defined crime which must be reported at a police station regardless of a student or not.)

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Sunakaya Monday, 17 June 2013 02:33 AM

Should be banned from doing politics...

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Sunakaya Monday, 17 June 2013 02:36 AM

Is this Mahinda Chinthana all about?

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simple simon Monday, 17 June 2013 02:37 AM

They will multiply by human propogation.

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renu Monday, 17 June 2013 03:47 AM

All voters in the area must reject him

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Omattage Perera Monday, 17 June 2013 05:19 AM

I hope Judge/Magistrate will not grant him bail !!!!
keep him in remand until the case is heard..

I hope his leader will show some leadership in his JUST society!!!

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raja Monday, 17 June 2013 05:19 AM

not only him people who gave nominatios and voted for him should be punished

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manjula Monday, 17 June 2013 05:26 AM

exactly what came to my mind

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PureLankan Monday, 17 June 2013 05:44 AM

Tourist, to start with you can't even spell the name of the country you are from. So I will have to agree with Amit Yogarajah on this.

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dilini Monday, 17 June 2013 06:12 AM

We still stand up when talking to an old teacher from school that is the way our generation was brought up. what is this stupid man trying to teach his child. some day he will be treated the same way by his own kids. i only hope he will remain in prison and not sent to the prison hospital like all other politians. it is a known fact now. whenever a bigshot is sent to jail invariably they are sent to the prison hospital.

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sach Monday, 17 June 2013 06:18 AM

im not goin to start abt tamil politicians

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desh Tuesday, 18 June 2013 02:45 AM

I think people who vote people like this to come to power - should suffer and learn their lesson...

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